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Aotearoa Social Enterprise Forum coming to Wellington
Wed, 8th Aug 2018
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investment
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social enterprise
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akina
The Ākina Foundation is gearing up for this year’s Aotearoa Social Enterprise Forum, which is being held at Wellington Zoo in October.
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Ākina foundation launches new social enterprise development programme
Tue, 29th May 2018
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social enterprise
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akina
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partners
The Ākina Foundation partners with the Department of Internal Affairs to launch a three-year programme aimed at boosting New Zealand's social enterprise sector.
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Christchurch social enterprise convention nabs prize at global event awards
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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social enterprise
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akina
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awards
Christchurch's Social Enterprise World Forum 2017 secures a strong second for Best Conference at Eventex Award, showcasing positive global change.
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NZ’s first social impact investment fund goes live
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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akina
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capital raising
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social enterprise
Investments will focus on expansion opportunities in sectors such as sustainable food production, agriculture technology, healthcare, clean energy.
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Accelerator helps social enterprises get marginalised employees into work
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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ministry of social development
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accelerator
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skycity
Launchpad Work is an accelerator for enterprises wanting to provide jobs or training for those who face the greatest barriers to work.
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Ākina Foundation announces new CEO, farewells Alex Hannant
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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social enterprise
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akina
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job moves
Akina's new CEO, Louise Aitken was previously the programme manager of global sustainability and social responsibility at Fonterra.
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Ākina Foundation wins AUT Business Support Award
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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new zealand post
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kiwirail
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aut
The award recognises organisations that deliver quality products and services to help businesses maximise their endeavours.
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NZ Post commits to supporting social enterprise
Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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new zealand post
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social enterprise
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akina
NZ Post is committing to purchase goods and services from at least three social enterprises over the next 12 months.
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Akina Foundation launches Impact Investment Report
Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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investment
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akina
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social enterprise world forum
Ākina Foundation unveils a transformative Impact Investment Report, charting a course for New Zealand's social and environmental funding.
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Social enterprise award winners training immigrants and creating jobs
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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awards
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social enterprise
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akina
Cottonseed is the winner of this year’s Rotary Newmarket $10,000 Kick-Start Award, run in conjunction with the Ākina Foundation.
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Social Enterprise World Forum sells out with six weeks to go
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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social enterprise
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akina
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social enterprise world forum
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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Rotary kick-start award winner wants to break youth unemployment cycle
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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social enterprise
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akina
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rotary club
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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sap
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social enterprise
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akina
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
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social enterprise
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akina
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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Akina welcomes $1.85m Government commitment to social enterprise
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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social enterprise
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akina
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government funding
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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Bursary fund for attendance at 2017 Social Enterprise World Forum announced
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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social enterprise
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akina
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english family foundation
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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entrepreneur
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social enterprise
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akina
Christchurch to host a pioneering Social Enterprise World Forum, spotlighting Pacific leadership in sustainable economic growth.
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PledgeMe targets social enterprise with Ākina partnership
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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pledgeme
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social enterprise
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akina
PledgeMe and charity Ākina Foundation join forces to support New Zealand social enterprises in fundraising efforts.