News and Stories

What would you do if you won Lotto? Many of us dream of what we’d do, which is just what happened to Lyall when he found himself with an unexpected windfall from a Lotto Strike ticket. After putting aside some for himself, Lyall, a local Whangārei resident, quickly decided to give away the rest and set about looking for a charity who could help.

Are you involved in a trust, incorporated society or a charitable group? Under the new Incorporated Societies Act, passed in 2022, existing societies must re-register by April 2026.

We are excited to announce our new partnership with Dodoland, a Whangārei based company known for their EUGY toys - eco-friendly, 3D puzzles featuring different animals from around the world.

Thanks to funding from Health Fund PLUS, the staff gym at Kaitaia Hospital has undergone an upgrade recently with new modern, strength training equipment aimed at encouraging a healthier lifestyle amongst staff.

As we head into spring and the trees put out new leaves, our Pohutukawa tree at the Jim Carney Cancer Treatment Centre is also growing new leaves.

Since opening in July 2025, He Piripono Waiū Milk Bank has helped nourish 38 babies. So far, 44 litres of donated human milk have been pasteurised, thanks to 13 generous donor mums.