Turning old to gold in east Auckland

A group of migrant and refugee women are utilising traditional sewing and craft practices to turn old things into treasures, Times reports. Auckland-based Kohna Zari Ko is a mending and upcycling service led by the Migrant Women’s Group and The New Settlers Family and...

Charity celebrates 200,000th meal delivery

A charity dedicated to feeding new mothers is marking the milestone of delivering 200,000 free meals to struggling whānau, RNZ reports. Founded in 2009 by Pukekohe mother Jacqui Ritchie, Bellyful has since grown to serve families with new babies or young children in...