Save the Children New Zealand http://www.savethechildren.org.nz/ Save the Children New Zealand News en-gb webmaster@savethechildren.org.nz webmaster@savethechildren.org.nz Save the Children New Zealand, http://www.savethechildren.org.nz Earthquake hits Chile http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2010-03-01.html 1 March 2010 - At 3:34am on February 27 2010, a major earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 struck central Chile, 91km from the city of Concepcion. So far the death toll in Chile is at 178 and Save the Children is warning is that hundreds of thousands of children and families have been affected. The earthquake triggered several aftershocks and tsunami warnings were issued to coastal areas of South America and to the South Pacific. Matt Wingate, head of Save the Childrens Chile emergency response, said Its still difficult to know exactly what has happened on the ground, as many phone networks are still down and there is a lot of confusion. Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Help For Haiti Fundraising Concert - Wellington http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2010-02-18.html Some of New Zealands hottest musicians have teamed up to try to raise funds for the survivors of the Haiti earthquake. Help for Haiti will be held on Thursday 18 March at the San Francisco Bathhouse with 100% of the door sales going direct to Save the Children Haiti Appeal. The line up is huge! In a rare treat Little Bushman will wow the crowd with their psychedelic rock sounds that has made their live shows so memorable. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Benefit dinner to raise money for Haiti http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2010-02-15.html High profile New Zealanders are coming together for a memorable benefit dinner and auction, 80 for Haiti, to raise money for Save the Childrens Haiti Emergency Appeal. Hosted by That Guy Leigh Hart, 80 for Haiti will take place at 7.30pm, Wednesday 24 February 2010 at restaurant Goode Brothers, Takapuna and includes a champagne reception, a delicious three-course dinner, a live auction and live entertainment from Hollie Smith, Jonny Love and Dai Henwood. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 One Month after Major Quake, Ongoing Crises for Haitian Children http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2010-02-10.html 10 February 2010 - One month after Haiti experienced the worst natural disaster in its history, Save the Children has reached nearly 300,000 children and adults in the earthquake impact zone. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Save the Children Supplies 30,000 Haitian Children and Families with Rice at Sites http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2010-02-04.html 4 February 2010 - Save the Children, in partnership with the World Food Program (WFP), successfully distributed critically needed food supplies over the past two days in Marissant and Tabarre to about 30,000 people. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Save the Children reaches more than 105,000 children and families in Haiti http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2010-01-28.html 28 January 2010 - Two weeks after a devastating magnitude-7 earthquake rocked Haiti, the global humanitarian organization Save the Children has reached more than 105,000 children and adults, providing lifesaving food, medicines and supplies. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 New Zealanders respond to Haiti http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2010-01-27.html 27 January 2010 - Save the Children has been overwhelmed by the generous kiwi spirit two weeks after a powerful and devastating earthquake struck Haiti. To date New Zealanders have donated $530,000 to the Save the Children Haiti Emergency Appeal and the donations continue to come in. Save the Children has more than 200 staff on the ground in Haiti. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Radio Outreach Program in Haiti to Promote Newborn and Infant Health http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2010-01-26.html 26 January 2010 - Save the Children is supporting efforts to promote breastfeeding among new mothers in Haiti to ensure the protection of the youngest and most vulnerable survivors of the devastating January 12 earthquake. The agency has translated internationally recognised public health messages into Creole, which are currently being broadcast on local radio stations. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 New Zealand musicians and performers unite to raise money for Haiti http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2010-01-22.html Save the Children - Haiti 30 January 2010 Powerstation Get your tickets here 22 January 2010 - Come along and support New Zealand musicians in a musical extravaganza, Save the Children - Haiti at Aucklands Powerstation on Saturday 30 January 2010 to raise money for Save the Childrens Haiti Emergency Appeal. Kicking off at 7.30pm, Save the Children Haiti will feature a stellar line up of local acts including King Kapisi, Teremoana Rapley, Tha Feelstyle, Sami Sisters, Hot Grits, DLT, Manual Bundy, Roger Perry, Coast, Slave, Swerve, Jason Eli the Brazilian Divas and the Caribbeanz Southern Stars Steelband. Tickets are $25 through Ticketmaster and on the door. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Artists collaborate to raise money for Save the Children’s Haiti Emergency Appeal http://www.savethechildren.net/new_zealand/news/2010-01-21.html 21 January 2010 Artists from New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom have joined together to contribute to Save the Childrens aid efforts in Haiti, through a collective artwork auction on TradeMe called Art Loves Haiti. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000