Social enterprise stories - Page 3
Startup bringing STEM workshops to more schools with Mercedes win
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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mindkits
MindKits was established in December 2008 after seeing a lack of support for New Zealanders in learning robotics and physical computing.
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
The Social Enterprise World Forum is an international event for social enterprises from all over the world to come together and share wisdom.
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.
Kiwi social enterprise drops a cherry bomb with new cola flavour
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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karma cola
Wellington's Roxy Cinema teams up with Karma Cola to unveil a nostalgic cherry flavoured cola that supports Sierra Leone farmers.
Rotary kick-start award winner wants to break youth unemployment cycle
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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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.
SAP and Akina Foundation bring together corporate and social enterprises to engage with community
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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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.
Ākina Foundation issues final call for Māori entrepreneurs who want to experience SEWF 2017
Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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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.
Social enterprise offers South Auckland mums flexible employment
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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munch
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moth
The company offers mums part-time work that can be completed in their own homes producing its organic beeswax wraps.
Akina welcomes $1.85m Government commitment to social enterprise
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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akina
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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.
Thankyou CEO, Canterbury Uni youth counselor announced as speakers at Festival for the Future
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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learning
Canterbury Uni's youth counselor and Thankyou CEO to inspire at Festival for the Future, tackling crucial youth topics.
Christchurch social enterprise event to co-design sector’s future
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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ākina foundation
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partners
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.
NZ agency named double finalist in Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Awards
Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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nv interactive
NV interactive was named a finalist in the Cloud for Global Good and Public Sector: Public Safety and National Security categories.
Personal branding and social enterprise – upcoming Spark Labs events
Wed, 17th May 2017
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social enterprise
Harness the power of personal branding and social enterprise at Auckland's Spark Lab events, with insider tips from influential experts.
Eight chosen for first NZ employment social enterprise accelerator
Wed, 17th May 2017
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ākina foundation
Launchpad Work, run by the Ākina Foundation, will work closely with the eight enterprises across a six-month period to accelerate their growth.
Kiwi fintech startup wins international social enterprise award
Thu, 4th May 2017
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banqer
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social enterprise
Banqer received the Economic Citizenship Education Award at the Global Inclusion Awards ceremony in Berlin, a first for NZ companies.
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.
Christchurch: Social enterprise forum showcases Pacific leadership
Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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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.
Hitachi commits $1.25 billion to Aussie social innovation division
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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healthtech
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hitachi
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social enterprise
Hitachi is showing commitment to its Australian Social Innovation business by investing AU$1.25 billion over the next three years.
Entrepreneurs to make a 'tangible difference' with creative solutions
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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edutech
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social enterprise
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community
Over 120 entrepreneurs unite in Auckland, championing novel businesses that promise societal benefits in a ground-breaking 54-hour event.
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.