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Datacom hackathon pushes social impact and CSR to the fore

Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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The first prize went to Team Happy Life for charity Child Matters which provides adult training to help prevent child abuse.
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Social enterprise changing lives over coffee and stroopwafels

Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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The idea behind The Lifeboat is to create highly individualised experiences and interactions; no story is the same as the next.
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Startup bringing STEM workshops to more schools with Mercedes win

Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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MindKits was established in December 2008 after seeing a lack of support for New Zealanders in learning robotics and physical computing.
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Social Enterprise World Forum sells out with six weeks to go

Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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The Social Enterprise World Forum is an international event for social enterprises from all over the world to come together and share wisdom.
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Empowering indigenous communities driving force for EHF Fellow

Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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Kaye-Maree Dunn, EHF Fellow, champions indigenous empowerment, weaving economic and social progress from her rich Maori legacy.
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Kiwi social enterprise drops a cherry bomb with new cola flavour

Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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Wellington's Roxy Cinema teams up with Karma Cola to unveil a nostalgic cherry flavoured cola that supports Sierra Leone farmers.
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Rotary kick-start award winner wants to break youth unemployment cycle

Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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Zeal wins Rotary grant to combat youth joblessness with a creative studio aimed at unlocking young Kiwis' potential.
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SAP and Akina Foundation bring together corporate and social enterprises to engage with community

Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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Working on Purpose, will be held in conjunction with Social Enterprise World Forum 2017 at Papa Hou in Christchurch on September 28.
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Ākina Foundation issues final call for Māori entrepreneurs who want to experience SEWF 2017

Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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Māori entrepreneurs who'd like to attend this year's Social Enterprise World Forum in Christchuch have until July 31 to apply.
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Social enterprise offers South Auckland mums flexible employment

Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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The company offers mums part-time work that can be completed in their own homes producing its organic beeswax wraps.
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Akina welcomes $1.85m Government commitment to social enterprise

Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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The Government's funding of $1.85m for New Zealand's social enterprise sector is welcomed by Akina, says CEO Alex Hannant.
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Thankyou CEO, Canterbury Uni youth counselor announced as speakers at Festival for the Future

Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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Canterbury Uni's youth counselor and Thankyou CEO to inspire at Festival for the Future, tackling crucial youth topics.
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Christchurch social enterprise event to co-design sector's future

Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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The SEWF 2017 programme is split into three categories in order to appeal to a range of different learning and working styles: Listen, Discuss, Do.
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NZ agency named double finalist in Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Awards

Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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NV interactive was named a finalist in the Cloud for Global Good and Public Sector: Public Safety and National Security categories.
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Personal branding and social enterprise – upcoming Spark Labs events

Wed, 17th May 2017
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Harness the power of personal branding and social enterprise at Auckland's Spark Lab events, with insider tips from influential experts.
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Eight chosen for first NZ employment social enterprise accelerator

Wed, 17th May 2017
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Launchpad Work, run by the Ākina Foundation, will work closely with the eight enterprises across a six-month period to accelerate their growth.
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Kiwi fintech startup wins international social enterprise award

Thu, 4th May 2017
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Banqer received the Economic Citizenship Education Award at the Global Inclusion Awards ceremony in Berlin, a first for NZ companies.
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Bursary fund for attendance at 2017 Social Enterprise World Forum announced

Tue, 2nd May 2017
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The fund will provide successful applicants with assistance for flights to the value of AU$1700, accommodation and conference tickets.
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Christchurch: Social enterprise forum showcases Pacific leadership

Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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Christchurch to host a pioneering Social Enterprise World Forum, spotlighting Pacific leadership in sustainable economic growth.
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Entrepreneurs to make a 'tangible difference' with creative solutions

Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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Over 120 entrepreneurs unite in Auckland, championing novel businesses that promise societal benefits in a ground-breaking 54-hour event.