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DunedinDecember 4

Designer bed raises $3000 for charity

A bed styled by Dunedin fashion designer Tanya Carlson has generated about $3000 for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.
DunedinMarch 26

Fundraiser tests herself on the hills

A teenager who is fundraising for the Cancer Society by cycling the length of the country says grinding her way up the Kilmog on her way in to Dunedin yesterday was among the toughest moments of her trip so far.
Fundraiser tests herself on the hills
Fundraiser tests herself on the hills
QueenstownOctober 14

Cinema fundraiser for Pink Ribbon appeal

Dorothy Brown's cinema in Arrowtown hosted a fundraiser on Friday night for the Breast Cancer Pink Ribbon street appeal, and many guests wore pink. Unfortunately snow prevented volunteers collecting on the streets of Arrowtown the following day.
QueenstownSeptember 27

Gala event raises close to $10,000 for charity

Close to $10,000 was raised on Wednesday night at the inaugural Harcourts Charity Gala Quiz and Auction for the Queenstown Lakes Family Centre.
DunedinSeptember 14

Odd sole shows shoes

University of Otago food science department senior laboratory technician Sarah Henry shows off her odd shoes to fellow odd fellows in the department.
Odd sole shows shoes
Odd sole shows shoes
DunedinSeptember 6

Life is no bed of roses when you have multiple sclerosis

The Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society is using a bed of red carnations in the Wall Street mall to promote its street appeal.
QueenstownAugust 30

Raising funds for Daffodil Day

The steep 13km access road to the Remarkables ski area, usually conquered by vehicles, will be tackled by a team of staff members from the skifield today in a Daffodil Day fundraiser.
Raising funds for Daffodil Day
Raising funds for Daffodil Day
South OtagoAugust 24

Art auction boost for fund

The $3 million campaign for the Chair of Neurosurgery was given a $1500 boost from South Otago yesterday.
Art auction boost for fund
Art auction boost for fund
DunedinAugust 16

Centre's knitters thanked for help

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Gareth Morgan is confident he will reach his goal of raising $1 million by Christmas to eradicate mice from the Antipodes Islands.
Centre's knitters thanked for help
Centre's knitters thanked for help
DunedinAugust 10

Charity concert

Dunedin music fans will be able to swap food for music next week.
NationalJuly 29

Height of fundraising

Four members of the Brent family completed the equivalent of two ascents of Mt Aspiring yesterday - inside Auckland's Sky Tower rather than on the mountain.
Height of fundraising
Height of fundraising
DunedinJuly 17

Donations welcome

The Neurological Foundation and University of Otago are raising $3 million to establish a centre of academic excellence in neurosurgery at the university and to employ a head of research who will also work as a third neurosurgeon at Dunedin Hospital.
DunedinJuly 13

Old linen serves a new good cause

A Dunedin woman has found a novel way to combine two of her loves, linen and community fundraising.
Old linen serves a new good cause
Old linen serves a new good cause
DunedinJune 27

Marathon row for brave little girl

As an accountant, Duncan Rae knows the numbers.
Marathon row for brave little girl
Marathon row for brave little girl
QueenstownMay 29

$42,000 for Angus

The Angus Beaton fundraiser on Saturday night raised $42,000 for the Beaton family, who are in Christchurch with their son Angus, who was diagnosed with cancer in April.
DunedinMay 20

Scooting over the alps

Next Saturday, at a time most people are tucked up in bed, Peter Donaldson will be leaving Christchurch on a commuter scooter, hoping to reach Hokitika before the sun sets.
Scooting over the alps
Scooting over the alps
DunedinMay 16

Gives living art a whole new meaning

Her former canvases include Dave Grohl, Pink and some of the Playboy bunnies. Body-painter Melissa Pizzamiglio can now add Oceana Gold Nugget Damon Cleverley to the list.
QueenstownMay 15

Winners all at auction for Angus

Arrowtown and Queenstown businesses have shown generosity and donated several packages and prizes to be auctioned off next weekend at the Angus Beaton fundraiser in Arrowtown.
QueenstownMay 8

Concert next event to support Angus

Friends of Angus Beaton and the Arrowtown community have helped raise more than $7000 to aid the preschool pupil's journey in Christchurch.
Concert next event to support Angus
Concert next event to support Angus
QueenstownFebruary 2

Christmas comes very early ...

The 2011 Shotover Jet Christmas Spectacular raised $10,730 for Youth Booth, and Shotover Jet general manager Clark Scott (front) arrived on Wednesday to hand over the proceeds to youth workers (from left) Jacqui Moir, Fi Sawers, Nathan Baxter and Laura Cross.
Christmas comes very early ...
Christmas comes very early ...
DunedinJanuary 31

Children's fundraising hits snag over council fees

The humble sausage sizzle could soon come with an unwelcome side-serving of cost-inflating red tape.
Children's fundraising hits snag over council fees
Children's fundraising hits snag over council fees
North OtagoJanuary 27

Family fundraising for second implant

Imagine being 5 years old, hearing the sound of an oncoming truck, and not knowing from which direction it was coming.
Family fundraising for second implant
Family fundraising for second implant
QueenstownJanuary 20

Fundraising to fix 137-year-old organ

At 137 years old it still entertains bridal parties, accompanies choral groups and adds melody to church services.
Fundraising to fix 137-year-old organ
Fundraising to fix 137-year-old organ
QueenstownJanuary 5

Skin cancer fundraiser bash

Two Queenstown women are today throwing a farewell fundraising bash at Brazz Bar and Restaurant before leaving to cycle the length of the country, raising money for skin cancer education.
Skin cancer fundraiser bash
Skin cancer fundraiser bash
QueenstownDecember 18

Bar given special licence to open late on Christmas Eve

The World Bar has been granted a last-minute special licence for its annual Christmas Eve Charity Extravaganza, which this year will raise money for the Jigsaw Community Group.