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

Gordon Campbell | Parliament TV | Parliament Today | Video | Questions Of the Day | Search

 

Goodhew congratulates Community Awards winners


Hon Jo Goodhew
Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector

27 March 2012 Media Statement
Goodhew congratulates Community Awards winners

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew congratulates Trev’s BBQ and Denniston Heritage Trust on being named joint supreme award winners at the TrustPower National Community Awards.

Mrs Goodhew attended the awards dinner at Terrace Downs, Canterbury, on Saturday night. The supreme winners were announced from 25 regional finalists. Homes of Hope received the runner-up award.

The work of Denniston Heritage Trust has resulted in one of New Zealand’s largest producing coal fields becoming a unique visitor attraction that showcases the richness of the West Coast’s historic and natural heritage.

Ashburton-based Trev’s BBQ provided an immediate and significant response to the devastation suffered in the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake by feeding and supporting people in the most affected areas.

Homes of Hope provides stable, loving, safe and nurturing care to children in Tauranga who have been traumatised due to abuse.

“These awards recognise the outstanding contributions these organisations have made to Canterbury, West Coast and Tauranga communities,” says Mrs Goodhew. “I commend all the regional finalists for their commitment and service to their communities and New Zealand.

“Volunteers are vital to New Zealand and the response to the Canterbury earthquakes was an example of the community and voluntary sector’s strength. I saw an incredible response from the community, both from existing non-profit organisations and newly formed voluntary groups. Volunteers gave an enormous amount of time and energy to assist affected people and clean up the city.

“The cleanup after the Rena shipping disaster in the Bay of Plenty was another example of the importance of volunteering. Again, thousands of people gave their time to make an invaluable contribution in a time of need.”


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.

© 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.