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Community links

  • Goodworks - For jobs with a purpose in New Zealand Community, Sport, Non-profit and other industries.
  • Issues - Spotlight on topical NZ community, environment and health issues. Research and show support.
  • Pets on the Net- Animal related volunteer centre. Lost and found ads for lost pets andalso find (or offer!) volunteers for animal related cause (shelters,rescues etc)
  • Sorted - Giving you the best tools for financial planning with online loan calculators, advice & information.
  • iworldpeople- Getting local communities connected and talking again. Community sites for every NZ neighbourhood.
  • Business Care- By providing training and support, BusinessCare aims to increase the number of people who have cleaner production skills throughout the country, giving business and industry greater access to experts to help them towards a sustainable future.
  • Sustainable Business Network- Promotes sustainable practice in NZ and support businesses on the path to becoming sustainable.
  • Kidspot - Resource for parents and children to find hundreds of extra curricularactivities for kids, including birthday party ideas and supplies,educational resources, cubby houses, shows and more.
  • Greening the Screen - Provide environmental toolkits for both screen success and protection of New Zealand's natural, historical and cultural heritage.
  • Web Health - Connect with NZ Health and Social Services and relevant information.
  • Op Shop Directory - Find an op shop near you!
  • Peoples Times - Free websites and noticeboard for community groups
  • Community Connect - Helping people within the South Waikato to connect with groups and organisations for the purpose of recreation, support and services.
  • Jayride - Share a ride, make a friend and save on petrol
  • Big Kiwi Give - Project to raise $250K for NZ charities
  • Iswish - Online clothes swapping hits NZ
  • Hire Things - Online directory of where you can hire pretty much anything
  • Happy As Larry - Newsletter giving away free stuff, no strings attached!
  • Buzz the People - Fill our surveys and earn dollars for a community organisation you choose
  • Find a Garage Sale - Find out when and where they are on near you
  • Kiva - Microfinancing website; small loans to help business develop the 3rd world countries

 

Fundraising Links

  • GiveaLittle - Donate funds to community organisations in New Zealand.
  • Sovereign Sunshine - Have your say on which NZ based children’s charity receives a donation of up to $15,000.
  • FINZ - The Fundraising Institute of NZ, extensive resources for members and non-members
  • Exult - Fundraising tools, guides and seminars
  • FundraiseOnline - Fundraise for a cause of your choosing.

 

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle links

  • Reduce Your Rubbish - Site with information about the waste in New Zealand and how to make a difference in your home & business.
  • Zero Waste - Business set up to encourage and motivate all sectors of New Zealand society to work towards a target of Zero Waste.
  • No Throw -Similar to the Renew Waste Exchange, No Throw facilitates the exchange of information resulting from landfill to re-use or recycling.
  • Terranova - Similar to No Throw & Renew Waste Exchange, Christchurch waste recycling initiative
  • RONZ - The Recycling Operators of NZ Inc Website.
  • Green Office - Make your office more environmentally friendly with tips and resources from this site
  • Upcycled -Innovative Kiwi artist Vickie Davis of Nelson takes tired old furniture and gives them a new lease of life with innovative modern and funky designs.
  • EnvisionNZ - Development consultancy group who work with clients of all sectors to develop initiatives for community, natural resources and enterprise.
  • The Ark - The Ark gathers retired computers from businesses, government departments, and individuals and gives them a new lease of life.
  • Computer Recycling - Auckland programme which picks up and recycles computers, rather than them ending up in landfill.
  • Ecobob - Information, News & Discussion on Green Living
  • Project Litefoot- A green initiative that seeks to inspire New Zealanders to begin to live more sustainable, environmentally conscious lifestyles.
  • Easy Green Living- Helpful tips and social networking to living a greener, more sustainable lifestyle.
  • EcoMatters - Consolidation of the expertise and experience of three separate community-based trusts involved in environmental improvement in Waitakere.
  • EnviroSchools - A nationwide sustainable schools programme supporting young people to plan, design and take action for a healthy school and community
  • Recycling Plus - Guide to reduce, re-use and recycling in Christchurch
  • Resene Paintwise - Give paint you're no longer using back to Resene who will find it a usage in the community
  • E-Day - Obselete computer equipment will be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner if given on E-Day
  • My Garden - Everything you need to know about home gardening and growing your own vegetables
  • Op Shop Directory - Find one near you

 

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