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Ingram Micro tees up charity golf for Kiwi resellers
Mon, 25th Jan 2016
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Resellers are being invited to enjoy some golfing and networking in the name of charity, at Ingram Micro's CureKids Annual Charity Golf Tournament.
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Wearables for Good challenge celebrates life-changing technology
Fri, 11th Dec 2015
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Necklace storing medical records and wearable soap win UNICEF's Wearables for Good challenge. Prize: $15,000 each.
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Data#3 golf day creates Starlight wishes for children
Wed, 11th Nov 2015
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A day of charity golf with customers and vendors has seen Data#3 raise a record $25,000 for the Starlight Children’s Foundation.
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CharityWorks looks to tech sector for volunteers
Fri, 12th Jun 2015
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CharityWorks.com.au bridges the gap between tech newbies and charities, offering vital work experience while fostering community aid.
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How to protect your business from online scams
Fri, 16th Jan 2015
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NetSafe has offered up some advice for how businesses can protect themselves from online scams and credit card fraudsters.
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Cyber attacks target New Zealand charities
Fri, 16th Jan 2015
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New Zealand charities hit by cyber attacks, with NetSafe reporting automated attempts to validate stolen credit cards.
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Social media giving a voice to those without a voice
Fri, 21st Nov 2014
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The ability to help animals has become far more accessible with the use of technology. Apps, websites and social media help people who want to get involved.
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Helping those who help: how social media has changed the charity landscape
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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Social media enables charities to target different audiences, get more people involved and increase awareness of their brand.
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Social Media Charity Crazes - will there be another ice bucket challenge?
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
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Charity through viral challenges: more than just a trend? After the ice bucket challenge, the real impact and future potentials are questioned.
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NZ's top business leaders up for charity auction...
Tue, 27th May 2014
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NZ's business elite auction their expertise for ChildFund, aiming to boost Sri Lanka's livelihood through unique mentoring lunches.
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Provoke urges Kiwis to dig deep for Child Cancer Foundation...
Tue, 11th Mar 2014
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The team at Provoke have helped launch the March Appeal Microsite for the Child Cancer Foundation, in a bid to ramp up greater awareness about the illness.
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Zuckerberg pledges $500 million of FB stock
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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Mark Zuckerberg pledges USD $500 million of Facebook shares to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation as part of his commitment to The Giving Pledge.
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Telecom buys online Kiwi charity site
Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
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Telecom has acquired Kiwi charity platform Givealittle.co.nz, eliminating its 5% admin fees. This marks a new era in zero-fee fundraising in New Zealand.
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Haddock, Rutherford Challenge
Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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<strong>The challenge has gone out for the New Zealand reseller channel to get in behind the Great Adventure Race to Cure Kids.
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Loving life -and work
Sun, 1st Jul 2012
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<strong>More than 20 years in the industry haven’t dampened Jennifer Rutherford’s enthusiasm for the sector — and what it can do for business.
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Second marathon effort for Author-it boss
Tue, 13th Mar 2012
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Paul Trotter, Author-it founder, is set to run the Boston Marathon for Project Hope, aiming to beat his NY Marathon time and raise funds.
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What you should know about the Kony doco
Fri, 9th Mar 2012
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A viral YouTube doco on Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony by Invisible Children has sparked debate over its accuracy and the ethics of social media activism.
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McAfee offers guidebook to security battleground
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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McAfee's new guidebook aids non-IT executives in navigating the cyber threat landscape, with all proceeds supporting a war veterans' charity.
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GrabOne partners with Kidsline
Tue, 6th Dec 2011
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GrabOne allies with Kidsline to support youth mental health, launching a donation page with options to contribute NZD $5 to NZD $50 for the cause.
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Datastor's Child Cancer appeal needs your help!
Wed, 30th Nov 2011
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Datastor team to shave heads for Child Cancer appeal, aiming to hit $5K goal. Time's ticking—donate by Friday to make a difference!.