Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Work smarter with a Pro licence Learn More

Local Govt | National News Video | Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Search

 

Christmas Dinner To Go Ahead Regardless


MEDIA RELEASE
Thursday, December 18, 2003

Auckland City Mission
Christmas Dinner To Go Ahead Regardless


In exactly one week, the Auckland City Mission’s Christmas Dinner that provides food for thousands of Aucklanders is to go ahead even though no sponsor has been found.

Usually, the sponsor provides around $25,000 to help provide the huge amounts of food (including 250 kg of turkey, 200 kg of ham, 220 kg of potatoes, 80 kg of green beans, 40 kg of carrots, 200 kg of kumara, 10 trifle sponges, and much more); equipment, and supplies that are needed to make this event happen.

Auckland City Missioner Diane Robertson says the Christmas Dinner has been taking place each Christmas Day for the last nine years, and the Auckland City Mission is determined to provide for the thousands of people who come through the doors at Christmas.

“Thousands of people depend on the Mission during the Christmas period. Many elderly people have been anticipating this event for months and months,” she says.

“For a large number of families it’s one of the few joyful experiences in their lives. There’s no way on earth I will disappoint them.”

“This will be my first Christmas with company since my husband died 28 years ago in 1975 – and I am looking forward to it,” writes an elderly Auckland City Mission Christmas Dinner guest.

This year, with no sponsor, the cost of providing the Christmas Dinner will put enormous pressure on the Auckland City Mission’s other services.

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

Are you getting our free newsletter?

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.

Diane Robertson says contributions to the Appeal are welcomed in any way shape or form.

“To be honest, we desperately need cash, but would be grateful for food, clothing or presents.

“It’s definitely not too late to donate!” she says. “The reality for many New Zealanders is that Christmas is a stark time - a time of loneliness, deprivation and exclusion.”

Money raised will go towards food parcels and Christmas food hampers for families and individuals who have emergency needs throughout the Christmas period, presents and toys for children who will otherwise go without, and New Zealand’s largest Christmas dinner for over 1,000 people at the Auckland Town Hall.

To make a donation please call 0800 CITY MISSION (0800 248 964) or post to the Auckland City Mission Christmas Appeal, Freepost 1129, P.O. Box 5352, Wellesley Street, Auckland.

New unwrapped presents, such as soft toys and games, can be dropped off at participating NZ Post Shop branches around Auckland.

Donations of food can be brought to 140 Hobson Street, Auckland Central.

-ends-


Released on behalf of Auckland City Mission by Publicis Drum.

© Scoop Media

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
 
 
 
Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Regional Headlines


Gordon Campbell: On The US Opposition To Mortgage Interest Deductibility For Landlords


Should landlords be able to deduct the interest on the loans they take out to bankroll their property speculation? The US Senate Budget Committee and Bloomberg News don't think this is a good idea, for reasons set out below. Regardless, our coalition government has been burning through a ton of political capital by giving landlords a huge $2.9 billion tax break via interest deductibility, while still preaching the need for austerity to the disabled, and to everyone else...
More


 
 

Government: Concerns Conveyed To China Over Cyber Activity
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed New Zealand’s concerns about cyber activity have been conveyed directly to the Chinese Government. “The Prime Minister and Minister Collins have expressed concerns today about malicious cyber activity... More

ALSO:


Government: GDP Decline Reinforces Government’s Fiscal Plan

Declining GDP for the December quarter reinforces the importance of restoring fiscal discipline to public spending and driving more economic growth, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says... More

ALSO:


Government: Humanitarian Support For Gaza & West Bank

Winston Peters has announced NZ is providing a further $5M to respond to the extreme humanitarian need in Gaza and the West Bank. “The impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on civilians is absolutely appalling," he said... More


Government: New High Court Judge Appointed

Judith Collins has announced the appointment of Wellington Barrister Jason Scott McHerron as a High Court Judge. Justice McHerron graduated from the University of Otago with a BA in English Literature in 1994 and an LLB in 1996... More

 
 
 
 
 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

  • PARLIAMENT
  • POLITICS
  • REGIONAL
 
 

InfoPages News Channels


 
 
 
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.