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Molten Media Community Trust
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- Recycle computer and electronics. Project: Computers in the Community. Christchurch base.
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Abbeyfield Foundation (NZ)
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- Providing companionship and affordable housing / homes for the elderly.
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Action for Children and Youth Aotearoa Inc
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- ACYA is a coalition of non-governmental organizations, families and individuals promoting the well-being of children and young people in Aotearoa New Zealand through: education and advocacy on their rights; lobby Government to act on the recommendations of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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ADHD Online Support Group
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- Information, contacts for support and forum.
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AFS New Zealand
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- student exchange programmes. Community Service and Language Immersion Awards. News, Events. Scholarships, grants and loans.
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Age Concern NZ
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- He Manaakitanga Kaumatua Aotearoa works for the rights and well-being of older people, koroua and kuia. Providing services through a federation of Age Concern councils across New Zealand.
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Agewell
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- Age North Shore Inc, affiliated with Age Concern promoting quality of life and well-being of older people.
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Aids Foundation (NZ)
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- Aids and HIV Information, resources and fundraising.
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Allergy NZ Inc
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- Goal is to help members live safely with allergies.
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Alliance Française
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- Promoting French language and culture.
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Alzheimer's Society NZ Inc
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- Represents people with dementia, their carers and families. Provides support, information and services.
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Amnesty International NZ
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- NZ organisation of a global, independent movement of people contributing to the promotion of human rights; international campaigning against some of the most serious violations.
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Animals SOS Trust
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- A ''watchdog' organisation acting on behalf of animals and birds to defend them and protect their rights, and to safeguard them from abuse. Also service to adopt or foster an animal.
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Antara Association
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- Practical community care projects, encouraging responsibility for health and wellbeing. Free Natural Health Clinic for those unable to pay. Youth Retreats.
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Anti-Vivisection Society of NZ
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- Campaigning for abolition.
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ANZTSR
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- Australia New Zealand Third Sector Research: voluntary organisations & philanthropy.
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Archaeological Association
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- promoting and fostering research into the archaeology of New Zealand. Active Government and Local Government lobbists for the protection of NZ's cultural heritage. NZAA run a national Site Recording Scheme.
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Arthritis Foundation (NZ)
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- National voluntary organisation representing the interests of those with arthritis. Magazine "The Juice".
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Arts Promotion Trust (Northland)
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- APT - creating an environment in which artists thrive and the community benefits from their success. Arts Database of people and facilities, Arts Calendar, Festivals. Starving Artist Fund, Twin Coast Discovery Highway Art Trail. Travelling Theatre Troupe, Te Ihi o Te Ahi, Annual ArtBeat Festival, Tall Puppet Parade, Matariki. Homage to Hundertwasser. Newsletter.
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ASB Community Trust
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- makes grants to education, arts, sport, recreation, environment, heritage, health and social services in Auckland and Northland. See Funding guidelines packhere. News, Events, Jobs.
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ASH NZ
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- Action on Smoking and Health - working towards a smoke-free NZ. Committed to preventing the uptake of smoking among young people and reducing the prevalence among all New Zealanders, particularly Maori and pregnant and young women. Job vacancies.
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Asthma & Respiratory Foundation (NZ)
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- Learn about asthma, COPD and other respiratory illnesses. Contacts for 26 affiliated societies. Provides training courses, nursing resources, and funds research. Join Asthma Hook Up - Free email newsflash.
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Athenree Homestead Trust
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- A living historic Homestead and garden park reflecting the cultural heritage and pioneering foundations of the Katikati / Athenree / Waihi District for appreciation and use of the community, visitors and future generations.
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Auckland City Mission
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- Providing services and support for marginalised Aucklanders. Housing the homeless, supporting isolated elderly and families in crisis, administering food banks and distributing donated goods, caring for those with HIV and aids.
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Auckland Festival of Photography Trust
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- raising awareness of photography in Auckland through joint programming, audience development and profile raising activities. Olympus Auckland Photo Day, Blog.
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Auckland Museum
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- War Memorial Museum, in The Domain. Holds Maori and Pacific treasures; showcases the natural, cultural, and social history of New Zealand. Kids Discovery Centres provide hands-on fun and exploration of the natural world and human culture. A popular destination for tourists and locals.
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Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust
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- Westpac - giving communities of the greater Auckland region the security of a 24 hr 7 day emergency air ambulance, search and rescue service.
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Auckland Sexual Abuse HELP Foundation Charitable Trust
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- Community counselling agency. 24hr crisis support. Prevention program for schools.
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AuSM
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- AUT student association. Lobby, advocates for rights, events, gigs, clubs, liason, Rep system, election. Debate magazine. Auckland.
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Autistic Foundation (NZ)
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- Provides support, training, advocacy, resources and information on autism spectrum disorders including Asperger syndrome.
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Barnardos NZ
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- Providing a range of care, education and support services developed specifically for NZ children and their families.
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Bay Health Foundation
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- Project Hope - raising funds for health projects which provide increased opportunity and added value to the region’s existing services. Bay of Plenty.
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Bay of Plenty Community Trust
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- Donates to community groups serving the Bay, in order to help build, strengthen and enhance local Communities.
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Beauty Industry Salon Association
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- sub-group of CTFA members specialising in the supply of products and materials. Network to discuss issues and challenges specific their industry. See also here.
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Beneficiary Advisory Service
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- BAS - Christchurch People's Resource Centre - an advocacy service for people on benefits, employment and training options. People's Network member.
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Books in Homes
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- "It's Cool to Read" - making a connection between success and reading. Putting books into the homes of every NZ child who, through no fault of their own, normally wouldn't own any. Also Duffy Theatre, KaH Program.
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Boys Brigade
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- Lifecoaches young people encouraging skills and Christian values. Fun filled, creative weekly activities.
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Boys Brigade - ICONZ
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- Initiative of the Boys' Brigade. Adventure based programme for 8-11 year olds.
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Brain Injury Association
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- Provides information, advocacy and support to people with brain injury and their families/whanau.
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Brainwave Trust
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- Raising public awareness about new findings in brain research and the importance of early experiences on infant brain development.
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Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand
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- Aiming to reduce the number of New Zealanders who die from breast cancer and to improve outcomes and quality of life for those affected.
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Building Bridges Trust
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- optimising recovery from mental illness.
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Burn Support Group Charitable Trust (Waikato)
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- Provides support and assistance to burn injured persons and their families during and after hospitalisation. Burn prevention programmes in schools and communities.
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Cancer Chat
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- Forum to 'talk' about experiences of cancer.
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Cancer Connect
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- A free peer support service for people living with cancer and their care-givers.
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Cancer Society of NZ
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- Develops policy issues and implements national initiatives, and Health Promotion campaigns. Coordinates Volunteer and Support Services. Daffodil Enterprises Ltd develops/markets retail products to generate income for the Society.
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Canteen
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- Supporting young people ages 13-24 years living with cancer.
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Canterbury Medical Research Foundation
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- Provides financial assistance for research and facilities. AIDS, Asthma, Cancer, Child Health, Diabetes, Eating Disorders, Emphysema, Eye Surgery, Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Leukaemia, Liver Disease, Mental Illness, Neurological Conditions, Osteoporosis, Strokes and Parkinson’s Disease are just a few of the areas where funding from CMRF has made a real impact.
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Canterbury Youth Workers Collective
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- Promoting self care. See National Youth Workers Network.
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Carers New Zealand
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- Resource and support for care givers.
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Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
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- Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development. Official agency of the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference.
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Cats Protection League (Wgtn) Inc
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- Devoted soley to the protection of cats; rescue, rehabilitate, rehome; inform public about kitten care and neutering.
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Caughey Preston Home for the Elderly
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- Not for profit, rest home and residential care. Remuera, Auckland.
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CCS
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- Support, services, and advocate for the rights of disabled people. (Formerly NZ Crippled Children Society)
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Central Lakes Trust
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- Grants funds for community charitable purposes in the “geographical area over which the former Otago Central Electric Power Board was authorised to supply electricity.”
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CHARG
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- a Hamilton based group of non-profit agencies and organisations
addressing homelessness.
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Charitel Charitable Trust
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- charity portal, online fundraising resource and information to enable informed decisions about philanthropic choices.
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Charity Internet Gazette
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- A compendium of organisations and bodies working for the betterment of humankind, the animal world and the environment. Online companion to the printed publication issued annually since 1975.
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Charity Net
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- New Zealand Voluntary Welfare Organisations` Network (or here).
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Charity.org.nz
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- Making New Zealand a happier place for our children.
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Child Cancer Foundation
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- Provide ongoing practical, emotional and financial assistance to children with cancer, and their families. Support cancer health professionals and invest in research.
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Child Development Foundation
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- CDF - develops, implements, monitors and promotes educational programmes directed towards the development and enhancement of children's personal and social skills.
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Child Forum
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- Education and parenting research network for independent and expert research, informed comment, advice and support.
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Child Fund
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- Formerly CCF (Christian Childrens Fund) New Zealand, links disadvantaged children around the world with caring Kiwi families. Sponsor a child. Gifts.
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Child Health Services Trust
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- Founded on the premise that reducing child abuse in NZ is the responsibility of ordinary people. Fund other organisations and initiatives including Every Child Counts, What's Up - the Kids Help Foundation, i-community; free websites.
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Child Poverty Action Group
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- The guiding principle of CPAG is the right of every child to security, food, shelter, education and healthcare.
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Child Safety Foundation of New Zealand
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- Teaching safety to pre school and early primary school pupils. Safe2Go.
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Children At Risk Education Foundation Charitable Trust
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- C.A.R.E. supporting The Safer Kids Education Campaign, Kidsline, handbook, Youth Insearch, Young Driver Program, Drug Prevention.
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Children`s Charities
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- gifts to charities that help children.
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Children's Issues Centre Trust
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- with the University of Otago - aims to provide a national interdisciplinary forum for research and discussion of children's issues.
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Christchurch City Mission
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- Provides Individual Alcohol and Drug Service, Thorpe House, Home Detoxification Service, Night shelter, Intake Social Worker, Budget advice and Advocacy, Food bank, Medical clinic and health education.
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Christchurch Methodist Mission
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- Promoting social justice through partnerships that strengthen families and build fair and safe communities. Service focus' on children, families, older persons, and those with economic and social disadvantage. Worshiping congregation at Durham Street Methodist Church here.
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Christian World Service
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CWS is the Development, Justice and Aid Agency of New Zealand Churches. Funding groups, responding to emergencies, education, campaigning against poverty and injustice.
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Circus Kumarani
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- Kumarani Productions Trust is a Social Arts Model using community circus for education, health and social development. Daily classes, workshops and shows for people of all ages and abilities. Juggling, Diabolo, Poi, Spinning Plates, Hula Hoops, Devil sticks, Pedalo, Globe, Rola Bola, Cycle Tight, Slack rope, Stilt walking, Mask, Dance, Clowning, Magicians, Fakir techniques. Annual Festival - Kai Iwi Lakes, Convention - Dargaville.
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Citizens Advice Bureaux
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- CAB - Providing a free, impartial and confidential service of information, assistance and referral.
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Cloud 9 Childrens Foundation
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- Raising awareness of Asperger Syndrome.
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COMET
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- Provides leadership, advocacy, facilitation and co-ordination services for education in Manukau City.
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Community Economic Development
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- Yahoo tech group - share ideas questions and work together for improvement in your community.
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Community Net Aotearoa
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- an online resource for NZ community and voluntary groups. Here you'll find guides, news and tools for and by clubs, groups, charities, trusts, hapu & iwi. Maintained by The Department of Internal Affairs Te Tari Taiwhenua as a community service.
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Compassion for Orphans
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- Christian non-profit organisation facilitating adoption. Acredited body under the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (1993).
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Computer Access NZ Trust
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- Recycling and refurbishing business computers for schools and the community; supported by the Ministry of Education.
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Computers in Homes
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- CIH aims to support low income communities to use ICT to strengthen their education. Original projects funded by the Ministry of Education
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Cosmetic, Toiletry Fragrance Association
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- CTFA - committed to the development of a Code of Practice for Cosmetics which sets out the requirements for compliance with the HSNO legislation and provides a suitable GMP for domestic manufacturers aligned to international best practice. Information on sensitivity, cancer risks; antiperspirants, sunscreen, hair products/colours SLS, MMA, nanopartical technology, phthaltes. Garth Wyllie. See also The Beauty Industry Salon Associationhere and Association Charity "Look Good Feel Better"here.
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Cure Kids
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- Child Health Research Foundation – medical research into life-threatening childhood illnesses. Including: asthma, leukaemia, diabetes, heart conditions, cystic fibrosis, cot death, liver disease, molecular genetic, paediatric cancer, placental cord blood banking, respiratory illnesses, rheumatic fever, spina bifida, blue babies.
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Cystic Fibrosis Association
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- Information, awareness, support and encouragement. Aiming for increased life expectancy and improved quality of life for people with CF and their families. Researching control and ultimate cure for the illness.
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DARE NZ
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- Programmes to challenge children, parents and their communities to develop skills in decision-making, assertiveness, responsibility and esteem. To enable them to make informed and supported choices for a powerful life. NZ Police and DARE community.
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DC Communications
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- DCC. Promoting the interactive multi-media presentation Celebration of the Miracle of Life (currently being renamed "The Making of a Masterpiece") on human development in the womb.
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Deaf Association of New Zealand (Inc.)
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- DANZ - provides an interpreter service, needs interviews, service co-ordination, equipment, vocational training programmes, support in employment, adult community education. Lobbies agencies to provide information in a Deaf-accessible format, such as videos captioned in English, Maori. "Deaf Link - a Sign Language Guide to Income Support" and "Deaf People and the Law". "Talk 'n' hands". Annual awareness promotion: Sign Language Week, 7-13 May and short film festival here
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Delta Community Support Trust
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- Richmond, Christchurch - a focal point in the community for those seeking support. Budget Advice, Foodbank, Counselling, Advocacy, Weekly Community Meal, Community Fellowship, Help with funerals and weddings, Live to the Max empowerment course, Friendship Link for those with intellectual disabilities.
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Development Resource Centre
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- DRC - specialist information and education on international development and global issues.
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Dev-Zone
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- Focus on the Pacific and providing coverage of development in the rest of the world. Information resource of perspectives on global issues;globalisation, human rights, fair trade, gender and development, war, civil society, microfinance, appropriate technology and taking action. Library, training, networking.
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Diabetes New Zealand
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- Supports members, diabetes societies, and involved health professionals with encouragement, education, advocacy and research.
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Diabetes Youth
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- Provides a network of support groups; advocacy, educational publications, camping guidelines, awards. Fundraising with 'lacelets™'.
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Disability Advisory Council
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- Consultative forum of disabled people and their families/whānau to the Office for Disability Issues with advisory role keeping the Office informed on emerging disability-related issues and providing advice and feedback on the implementation of the NZ Disability Strategy.
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Disability Resource Centre
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- DRC Auckland Inc - "Optimising independence to maximize choice". Information, networking, product hireage, equipment demonstration and sales, occupational therapy assessments for ACC, disability vocational rehabilitation; conference facilities.
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Disabled Persons Assembly (New Zealand) Inc
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- DPA is the collective voice of people with disability in NZ based on principles of human rights and equal value of life.
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Diversityworks Trust
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- support of disabled people and other disenfranchised groups and individuals, families and dependants; and the promotion of their value, inclusion and participation within the community with emphasis on artistic and creative processes. IGODAP and more. Philip Patston.
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DOCNZ Trust
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- Documentary advocacy body and documentary film festival. Submit a film. Masterclasses, seminars. Volunteers. Newsletter.
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Doctors for Sexual Abuse Care
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- DSAC - an organisation of doctors from many disciplines Paediatrics, Gynaecology, Pathology, Psychiatry, Sexual Health Medicine and General Practice; focus education, seminars, training and support of medical practitioners to ensure maintenance of internationally recognised standards of best practice in the medical and forensic management of sexual assault.
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Dog Protection Society Inc.
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- Theresa Elizabeth Holiday Home - Boarding Kennels.
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