Don't tell Mum - give Dad a hoe this Father's Day

MEDIA RELEASE Thursday, 23 August 2007

Don't tell Mum - give Dad a hoe this Father's Day

Forget the usual undies, socks or ties - this Father's Day, show your dad you care by giving a hoe to a father living in a developing country. ChildFund New Zealand's 'Gifts that Grow' catalogue offers a range of meaningful gifts you can buy on behalf of your dad.

If your dad is a keen gardener or just collects tools for the shed, he'll appreciate the gesture. The humble garden hoe is an essential tool for families who rely on their gardens and farms for food and income. Without it, families struggle to make good use of their land and grow healthy crops that provide a valuable source of nutrition and cash.

There are many more gift ideas to choose from in ChildFund New Zealand's 'Gifts that Grow' catalogue that will suit your dad's particular interests. If your dad's a bookworm, he'll appreciate the gift of books for children in need. If he's always acting the like an 'old nanny', why not buy him a goat.

For more gift ideas, and to order your Fathers Day present, go to www.childfund.org.nz.

Example selection of potential gifts and prices
- One hoe $15
- High nutrition biscuits for up to 30 children $44
- One sheep $45
- Books for a girl's resource centre $80
- One goat $90

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