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Lifeline Calls For Greater Connection And Resilience To Further Push Down Suicide Rates
Friday, 21 August 2020, 3:50 pm | LifeLine
In response to today’s news of reduced suicide rates, Lifeline Aotearoa’s Clinical Manager, Renee Mathews commented: “There’s a glimmer of hope here for New Zealand and yet, as the Chief Coroner has mentioned, this is cold comfort for those who have ... More >>
Lifeline Aotearoa Increases Support As Demand Surges Due To Covid-19
Wednesday, 3 June 2020, 11:15 am | Lifeline Aotearoa
To support the growing mental health needs of Kiwis emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic, Lifeline Aotearoa (Lifeline) has increased its service capacity thanks to a $150,000 grant from nib foundation, the charitable arm of nib New Zealand (nib). Since the ... More >>
Shine Supports Recommendations Of NZ Family Violence Death Review Committee 6th Report
Thursday, 30 April 2020, 4:48 pm | Shine
Shine wholeheartedly supports the recommendations of this report about ‘Men who use violence’, released today by the NZ Family Violence Death Review Committee. According to Shine Policy Advisor Holly Carrington, “There has been a lot of attention ... More >>
Making Sustainability Happen - All Blue Star Sites Nationally Now Toitū Enviromark Gold Certified
Wednesday, 18 March 2020, 2:50 am | Wright Communications
Pioneering the introduction of vegetable-based inks, diverting over 3,500 toner bottles from landfill and retraining staff have helped Blue Star, New Zealand’s largest multi-site print and marketing company to achieve Toitū enviromark gold ... More >>
Surf Sports Star Paves The Way For Female Success
Tuesday, 10 March 2020, 9:18 am | Wright Communications
After making waves on the international surf sport stage, world ski champion Danielle McKenzie is back on home soil to compete in the national competition, TSB New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships, from 12–15 March in Gisborne. A trailblazer for ... More >>
Sign up for Light it Orange March 8-14
Monday, 2 March 2020, 12:18 pm | Shine
Shine is asking for donations to help women who need to find safety and protection from their violent partners as part of its annual Light it Orange fundraising campaign. More >>
Surf Life Saving Northern Region - Summary And Statistics For 15-16 February 2020
Monday, 17 February 2020, 2:34 am | Wright Communications
Summar - today, Sunday 16 February A major first-aid event at Anawhata beach saw a 43-year-old male fall and sustain an ankle injury at the southern end of the beach. United North Piha lifeguards responded to the incident at 3pm using an IRB launched ... More >>
AA Insurance awarded Shine’s DVFREE Tick
Friday, 31 January 2020, 1:47 pm | Shine
Shine has awarded AA Insurance the DVFREE Tick, which gives its members and staff confidence that the insurer has taken significant action to create a domestic violence free workplace. DVFREE Tick-accredited workplaces provide a safe and supportive environment ... More >>
The Duchess of Cornwall to visit Shine
Monday, 18 November 2019, 9:03 am | Shine
The Duchess of Cornwall to meet people working to end domestic violence in New Zealand More >>
App promises to make crisis management more successful
Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 1:35 pm | Wright Communications
Wright Communications has launched a smartphone-based app it believes could replace conventional approaches to managing a crisis, which are generally paper-based and can fail to keep pace with a fast-breaking scenario. More >>
Lifeline says Every Life Matters could be a turning point
Wednesday, 11 September 2019, 8:44 am | Lifeline Aotearoa
AUCKLAND, September 10, 2019 – Lifeline says the Government’s acknowledgment that suicide is not exclusively a mental health problem could be a turning point for suicide prevention in Aotearoa New Zealand. Lifeline Aotearoa Clinical Manager ... More >>
Lifeline Aotearoa says Wellbeing Budget could signal turn
Thursday, 30 May 2019, 6:16 pm | Lifeline Aotearoa
Lifeline Aotearoa says Wellbeing Budget could signal a turning tide for mental health support in New Zealand More >>
Hawes: Slow KiwiSaver transfers unfair to members
Monday, 8 April 2019, 9:43 am | Wright Communications
Financial Advisor and Summer KiwiSaver Investment Committee Chair Martin Hawes says there is no reason KiwiSaver members should have to wait more than a month to shift their money from one provider to another and wants the Government to change the rules. More >>
Shine Launches 2019 Anti-Domestic Violence Fundraiser
Wednesday, 27 February 2019, 9:05 am | Shine
From March 3-9, Shine is asking New Zealanders to show they care by taking part in Light it Orange, the fundraiser to help victims of domestic violence who are at the highest risk of being killed or seriously injured. More >>
Weekend Stats 15 - 16 Dec: Surf Life Saving Northern Region
Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 11:03 am | Wright Communications
Saturday 15 December One rescue performed at Karekare beach. On Sunset Beach flags were removed after 4pm due to water conditions being unsafe with guards continuing patrols. Mairangi Bay Surf Life Club worked with Castor Bay to assist a kite surfer ... More >>
Lifeguards get top training
Friday, 9 November 2018, 3:19 pm | Wright Communications
Twenty lifeguards from nine clubs across the Northern region have participated in the latest rescue techniques at the first of three Intermediate Guard Schools at the Mangawhai Heads club last weekend. More >>
Lifeline counsellors to meet with Harry and Meghan
Friday, 26 October 2018, 9:32 am | LifeLine
AUCKLAND, October 24, 2018 – Lifeline representatives will be meeting the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan, on Monday 29th October in Wellington during their upcoming tour of New Zealand. More >>
Shine delighted with new Government joint venture
Friday, 28 September 2018, 2:36 pm | Shine
Today Government is announcing that a “new way of working will bring chief executives together in a joint venture to deliver an integrated, whole-of-government approach to family violence and sexual violence. This will create a single point of accountability ... More >>
Lifeline: Suicide affects everyone
Friday, 24 August 2018, 4:44 pm | LifeLine
The provisional suicide figures for the 2017-2018 period released earlier today show that 668 New Zealanders have lost their lives to suicide. More >>
Shine’s DVFREE Tick Programme Helps Businesses Prepare
Friday, 27 July 2018, 4:15 pm | Shine
Shine’s DVFREE Tick Programme Helps Businesses Prepare for New Domestic Violence Legislation Specialist domestic violence charity Shine says that the Domestic Violence - Victims' Protection Bill will benefit all employers, including small businesses, ... More >>
