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

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

 

'Give An Hour' To Help Christchurch Children

'Give An Hour' To Help Christchurch Children
Variety Bash fundraising redirected to earthquake relief

Variety – The Children’s Charity has launched a ‘Give an Hour’ appeal for donations to help children affected by the earthquake.

“Many Christchurch children will have lost parents, many of their homes and schools are damaged,” says Lorraine Taylor, CEO, Variety – The Children’s Charity. “Their loss is immense. Variety has always been there when it’s needed most and that time is now. We are encouraging people around the world to ‘Give an Hour’ of their salary to help these children. Hopefully everyone can spare at least one hour and take a few minutes to give generously at this time of great sadness.”

Donations to the ‘Give an Hour’ appeal can be made online at www.varietynz.org.nz/christchurchearthquake or by contacting Variety on 0800 454 371 or +64 9 520 4111. 100% of donations will go directly to children in Christchurch.

Variety will also be directing funds from upcoming events to help children affected by the earthquake in Christchurch, including the Variety Bash. The Variety Bash kicks off on Saturday, 5 March and will be travelling from the Bay of Plenty to the Bay of Islands, raising thousands of dollars in towns it passes along the way, and this money will now go towards earthquake relief.

From 3-16 March, Variety is running a Bash charity auction on TradeMe with all proceeds going to help children in Christchurch. Unique items include a trip to the cinema with Shortland Street stars, the opportunity to ‘toss your boss’ from the Auckland Harbour Bridge or Queenstown Bungy, or a personalised poem written just for you by renowned New Zealand poet Bill Manhire, so we encourage people to get bidding for a good cause.

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.

“Variety has begun to work with schools and partner organisations in Christchurch to determine the short and long term needs of these children and the local community, " continues Taylor. "Funds may be needed to replace mobility and medical equipment for children with special needs, provide specialised equipment for schools damaged by the quake or to help children cope with the loss, and Variety will be there to fill these gaps.”

In summary – How you can help the children in Christchurch
1. 'Give an Hour' of your salary by donating online at www.varietynz.org.nz/christchurchearthquake
2. Bid on the Variety Bash charity auction running on TradeMe from 3-16 March

Ends

© 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.