Auckland City Mission Media Releases
Keep up with the Mission's latest media releases and commentaries - posted here as they're released. For media queries, please email Carole French, DDI: 09 303 9780 or mobile: 027 294 0050.
July 26 2010 Media Release
Ice Mission
'A mammoth two-tonne block of ice. Four high-security safes holding $40,000 in total. Three state-of-the-art robots shooting fire, water and steam in the hope of breaking through. An undisclosed warehouse location.' Read more
July 26 2010 Media Realease
Donors generous but food stocks down
'Blankets and bedding have been flooding into the Auckland City Mission this winter, but food stocks are perilously low. The Mission is appealing to the public to donate cans of food at any ASB branch in the greater Auckland area as part of this winter's 'Can-it' campaign.' Read more.
July 21 2010 Media Release
Mission welcomes greater protection for Boarding House tenants
'Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act extending protections to those living in Boarding Houses have been welcomed by staff at the Auckland City Mission.' Read more
July 7 2010 Foodlink Photo Opportunity and Media Release
Food-banks from Thames to Kaitaia celebrate
'Representatives from 60 food-banks between Thames and Kaitaia gathered today to celebrate the work of hundreds of food-bank staff and volunteers.' Read more
June 28 2010 Winter Appeal Media Release
Winter weather makes povery harder
'There's no doubt that winter weather makes poverty harder. When the temperature drops warm homes, warm clothing and warm food are not just comfort items.' Read more
June 21 2010 Orange Day Release
Schools supporting Mission to fill food-bank
'Auckland schools and Urgent Couriers are teaming up with the Auckland City Mission to ease the cold and hunger for Aucklanders who are struggling this winter.' Read more
December 20 2009 Media Release
Auckland City Mission sees a sharp Increase in need this Christmas
'The Auckland City Mission is seeing a sharp increase in need in the lead-in to Christmas.' Read more
December 16 2009 Dialogue
It's coming on Christmas
"It's that time of year when all conversations start with 'are you ready for Christmas yet?" Read more
November 24 2009 Media Release:
MOTAT Asks Visitors to Dig Deep for a Worthy Cause this Christmas
'The Museum of Transport and Technology is encouraging Kiwis to spread a bit of Christmas Cheer this holiday season by purchasing a gift to donate to MOTATs chosen charities.' Read more.
November 9 2009 Media Release:
Donations of canned food are being sought from local North Shore business for the Auckland City Mission this Christmas
'3M New Zealand North Shore is the drop off point.' Read more.
October 29 2009 Media Release:
Making Christmas a happier occasion for Auckland Children
'Christmas is set to become a much merrier occasion for many children this year thanks to a gift-giving collaboration between the Auckland City Mission and online retailer Fishpond.co.nz. Read more.
September 23 2009 Media Release:
Auckland's homeless putting down roots with community gardens at Bastion Point
'A partnership between the Auckland City Mission and Ngati Whatua will see homeless Aucklanders work in community gardens at Bastion Point to supply fresh vegetables to Orakei Marae and to Mission services." Read more.
August 18 2009 Dialogue
The Changing Face of Food Banks
The City Mission's social services have experienced a 50% increase in demand for food parcels in the first six months of this year, compared to the same period last year." Read more.
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