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Spark Foundation Reaffirms Support For Māori In DigiTech Committing $1 Million To Te Ao Matihiko
Thursday, 7 December 2023, 9:22 am | Spark Foundation
Spark Foundation Board and Te Ao Matihiko at Kuirau Marae in Rotorua Spark Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Spark, today announced a $1 million investment over the next three years in Te Ao Matihiko, the newly formed national organisation for Māori ... More >>
Up To $700 Million Cost Per Year To New Zealand’s Economy From Digital Exclusion
Thursday, 18 May 2023, 11:25 am | Spark Foundation
With the Government set to release its 2023 Budget today, amongst a cost-of-living crisis facing many households, a new research report shows that providing more homes with internet connectivity could benefit New Zealand’s economy by around $464 million-$737 ... More >>
Collection Of Works By Highly Respected New Zealand Artists Sold
Friday, 2 September 2022, 5:24 am | Spark Foundation
September 1, 2022 A collection of 74 art works by some of New Zealand’s most influential and respected artists has sold for a hammer price of more than $1 million at an auction sale at the International Art Centre in Auckland tonight. Proceeds from the sale ... More >>
RAD Solution To Accelerating Digital Equity
Wednesday, 28 April 2021, 9:13 am | Spark Foundation
RAD is urgently seeking donations of second-hand laptops and funds to meet growing community need A new initiative has launched which aims to solve one of New Zealand’s most pressing problems – how to ensure that every New Zealander has the tools needed ... More >>
Spark Foundation Supports New Children’s Book Aimed At Encouraging Screen Time Balance
Thursday, 4 March 2021, 11:58 am | Spark Foundation
A new children’s book has been released which hopes to encourage young children to spend less time staring at screens and more time connecting with friends and whanau in person. Available in English and Samoan, ‘Lemalie and Sakalia’s School Holiday’ ... More >>
Givealittle finds a new home with Perpetual Guardian
Wednesday, 15 January 2020, 10:11 am | Spark Foundation
New Zealand crowdfunding platform Givealittle will move to new owners, Perpetual Guardian (under parent company Complectus), in early 2020. More >>
Spark Foundation exploring future ownership of Givealittle
Tuesday, 18 June 2019, 6:59 pm | Spark Foundation
Spark Foundation exploring future ownership of Givealittle Spark Foundation is exploring options for future ownership of Givealittle, to determine the best pathway for the platform’s continued growth. Now 10 years old, Givealittle is New Zealand’s leading ... More >>
Spark Foundation’s new partnerships boost skills
Thursday, 23 August 2018, 10:25 am | Spark Foundation
Spark Foundation today announced three new partnerships with Code Club Aotearoa, Digital Natives Academy and 21C Skills Lab aimed at helping young New Zealanders to successfully navigate their digital futures. More >>
Subsidised broadband Spark Jump
Wednesday, 15 August 2018, 11:09 am | Spark Foundation
Today Spark Foundation and Web Access Waikato Trust have announced that subsidised broadband is now reaching more families across the Waikato in Morrinsville, Mangakino, Te Aroha, Paeroa, Huntly, Te Kauwhata, Meremere and Hamilton enabling more students ... More >>
Bridging Digital Divide in Westland
Monday, 23 July 2018, 10:53 am | Spark Foundation
Today Spark Foundation and 20/20 Trust have announced that subsidised broadband is available to families in Hokitika through Westland District Library, enabling more students to keep up with the digital skills necessary for today. As classroom learning ... More >>
I>Spark Jump bridges Digital Divide on the North Shore
Friday, 13 July 2018, 9:32 am | Spark Foundation
Today Spark Foundation and 20/20 Trust have announced that subsidised broadband is available to families on the North Shore and Hibiscus Coast through North Harbour Budgeting Services (NHBS), enabling more students to keep up with the digital skills ... More >>
Subsidised broadband Spark Jump bridges Digital Divide
Friday, 6 July 2018, 9:42 am | Spark Foundation
Today Spark Foundation and 20/20 Trust have announced that subsidised broadband is now available to more families in Whanganui through the Davis Central City Library, enabling more students to keep up with the digital skills necessary for today. Until ... More >>
Subsidised broadband Spark Jump bridges Digital Divide
Thursday, 28 June 2018, 10:41 am | Spark Foundation
Today Spark Foundation and 20/20 Trust have announced that subsidised broadband is available to families in Taumarunui through Central King Country REAP, enabling more students to keep up with the digital skills necessary for today. More >>
Applications now open for Spark Foundation grants
Thursday, 1 February 2018, 10:22 am | Spark Foundation
Applications are now open for charitable groups and community organisations in need of funding. Organisations from around the country are encouraged to apply, whether operating at a community, regional or national level. More >>
Stacey Morrison Joins Spark Foundation Board
Thursday, 10 August 2017, 10:45 am | Spark Foundation
Thursday 10 August 2017 - Spark Foundation, the charitable trust funded by Spark, is thrilled to announce Stacey Morrison as its newest trustee. More >>
Spark people contribute $6.39 million to NZ communities
Thursday, 21 July 2016, 10:47 am | Spark Foundation
21 July 2016 Spark people contribute $6.39 million in support to New Zealand communities More >>
Nick Leggett appointed Chair of Spark Foundation
Tuesday, 22 March 2016, 9:58 am | Spark Foundation
Spark Foundation, the charitable trust funded by Spark New Zealand, has announced the appointment of Nick Leggett as Chair of its Board of Trustees. More >>
Spark appoints Chief Giving Officer, Givealittle
Friday, 23 October 2015, 11:03 am | Spark Foundation
The next stage in the growth of Givealittle is underway with the appointment of Tom Beyer as Chief Giving Officer, the first step in a transition to move the management of Givealittle within Spark. While Givealittle is owned by Spark Foundation, until ... More >>
$3 million of generosity
Thursday, 14 May 2015, 2:51 pm | Spark Foundation
More than $3 million has now been donated to hundreds of charities and schools around New Zealand by Spark New Zealand employees, through one of the country’s most successful and long standing payroll giving programmes. The Spark Foundation’s payroll giving ... More >>
Kiwis go online to get aid to Nepal
Wednesday, 29 April 2015, 11:10 am | Spark Foundation
New Zealanders are turning to Givealittle.co.nz to get much-needed aid through to the victims of the recent earthquake in Nepal. More >>
