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New Research Reveals That Domestic Violence Leave Law Works But Workplaces Need To Do More
Thursday, 10 September 2026, 4:05 pm | Shine
Based on the success of the DVVPA, Shine is calling for Government to strengthen the legislative framework that helps to ensure employer responses to family violence continue to improve. More >>
Lifeline Aotearoa Launches World Suicide Prevention Day Appeal To Help Create A Ripple Of Hope
Monday, 7 September 2026, 5:05 pm | Lifeline Aotearoa
Lifeline National Manager Lisa Braid says World Suicide Prevention Day is an important reminder that meaningful conversations can save lives. More >>
Health NZ Decision Puts More Than 1,200 Home-Support Workers Jobs At Risk
Friday, 28 August 2026, 11:41 am | Presbyterian Support Northern
Staff affected include frontline support workers, nurses and care coordinators responsible for organising and overseeing services that support older and vulnerable New Zealanders to live in their own homes. More >>
Lifeline Welcomes Government Funding Announcement
Monday, 13 July 2026, 12:34 pm | Presbyterian Support Northern
The funding of $1.2 million, the first government funding Lifeline has received in 10 years, is towards the cost of continuing service delivery for one year. More >>
15 New Zealand Craft Chocolate Makers Come Together For World Chocolate Day Pop-Up
Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 1:08 pm | A Bar Apart
For A Bar Apart founder Luke Owen Smith, the event is about helping people better understand how chocolate is made, where cacao comes from, and why transparency matters. More >>
Youth Marine Conservation Campaign Heads To Parliament
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 3:32 pm | Young Ocean Explorers
The rangatahi of Aotearoa are urging the Government to act now to set a vision for the oceans and seas of Aotearoa, and to take further steps to protect it for future generations. More >>
SYOS Strengthens Its Multi-Domain Uncrewed Portfolio With The Introduction Of The SU10 Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle
Monday, 25 May 2026, 12:21 pm | SYOS Aerospace
The SU10 will be deployed in late 2026 across planned annual Antarctic missions for long-range, under-ice mapping as part of an international research partnership. More >>
Syos Autonomous Uncrewed Heavy-Lift Helicopter Aces Endurance Trials, Now Ready For Serial Production
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 2:11 pm | SYOS Aerospace
The accomplishment – the culmination of five-year development programme - is a significant step forward for maritime and expeditionary autonomy and clears the UAV for serial production. More >>
Support Services, Shine Focus Of New Head Office
Monday, 2 March 2026, 1:10 pm | Presbyterian Support Northern
Major health and disability and social services provider Presbyterian Support Northern (PSN) today (Monday 2 March 2026) opened its new head office in Greenlane, Auckland. Located in the former Public Trust office at 205 Great South Rd, Auckland, the site ... More >>
SYOS Aerospace Awarded NZDF Contract For Autonomous Vehicles, Structured Experimentation & Capability Development
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 4:13 pm | SYOS Aerospace
SYOS will work with the NZDF on a programme of structured experimentation, evaluation, and development to advance uncrewed systems capability. More >>
“You Are Not Alone” - Survivor’s Message As Demand For Support Climbs
Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 6:23 pm | Shine
In 2024, 105 women and children stayed in Shine’s Auckland Central and North Shore refuges over the financial year. In 2025, that number rose by 61 to 166. More >>
Lifeline Aotearoa Reduces Operating Hours Due To Funding Constraints
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 10:50 am | Lifeline Aotearoa
Since 1 March 2025, Lifeline has been trialling reduced hours, which has led to missed calls and texts. Without sustainable funding, the organisation cannot continue full 24/7 operations. More >>
Raising Awareness And Hope While Working To Prevent Suicide
Monday, 8 September 2025, 4:01 pm | LifeLine
In support of World Suicide Prevention Day, Lifeline is inviting people to get up early to show they care by participating in its fundraiser, For the Dawn. People are invited to either donate, hold their own fundraising event or come to an early ... More >>
Report Highlights Value Of Social Workers In Schools
Friday, 11 July 2025, 10:31 am | Presbyterian Support Northern
Every $1 invested generates $3.5 of social value More >>
Sky Tower To Shine A Light On Family Violence
Friday, 27 June 2025, 5:55 pm | Presbyterian Support Northern
“As the Sky Tower can be seen from many parts of Auckland, we are thrilled that on July 1 it will be lit up orange – it will be a beacon of hope for women living with family violence as we call upon the community to help Shine support them and ... More >>
Winter Deepens Hardship For Families Living In Poverty
Friday, 27 June 2025, 5:35 pm | Presbyterian Support Northern
High unemployment, the rising cost of living, benefit changes, the lack of emergency housing and reduced social services following last year’s funding cuts are all having an impact. More >>
Budget Fails To Support Costs Of Social Service Delivery
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 7:11 pm | Presbyterian Support Northern
We would have liked to see more focus on adequate funding and support of the NGO and charity sectors that deliver the bulk of social service contracts. More >>
Call For Clarity On Disability Support Entitlements
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 10:57 am | Presbyterian Support Northern
PSN is hearing of more and more people who are not aware of what disability funding they’re entitled to and therefore missing out on vital support. More >>
Invitation To Connect Over Food
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 2:50 pm | Presbyterian Support Northern
Community Relations manager Anne Overton says the event is a great opportunity for people to connect with others in the community. More >>
Gen B: B Lab AANZ Rallies Purpose-led Brands For Biggest-ever B Corp Month Campaign
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 4:17 pm | B Lab Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand
“With over 170 B Corps in Aotearoa New Zealand, our growing community is incredibly diverse in size, sector, age, and impact, but united by a shared vision to transform the economy,” says Michele Wilson, Aotearoa New Zealand Manager. More >>