If you like knitting or know someone who does, www.knitworld.co.nz have organised patterns for beanies to be made for children living in poverty with KidsCan.  Please tell your friends and share.
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10,000 beanies on their way to KidsCan! A big thank you to Mya Zindel and Knitworld Palmerston North who will be having a knitathon to make 10,000 beanies To find out more about our programmes click here 
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NZ Herald : Tuesday 7th February 2012 Kiwis give more than $100 million dollars to overseas child sponsorship programmes each year. We need to look at how we can make a difference in our own backyard. Poverty here is real and sponsoring a local child will benefit everyone's future with 100 per cent of the funds donated reaching a child in need. Read more here http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10783759
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We are happy to announce 4 more schools will be receiving the KidsCan programmes from this year.  We are now supporting 211 schools throughout New Zealand.  We have many more on our waiting list so if you would like to sponsor a child for $15 a month please go to www.kidscan.org.nz
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Hundreds of New Zealand children living in poverty will start their school year unable to fully engage in getting a good education.    They will walk through the school gates with little or no food to sustain them during the day, inappropriate or inadequate clothing, and without shoes which will prevent them joining in activities with their classmates.  
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NZ Herald Thursday 19th Jan 2012 Warm clothing will be distributed to disadvantaged families around the country, through KidsCan, while other items including woollen socks and jerseys are being sent to orphanages in Tibet, through an initiative with neighbouring Bayswater Primary School. Read the article here
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We have just released our newsletter read it here, Dec/Jan 2012 newsletter if you wish to receive our newsletter which comes out bi monthly please email info@kidscan.org.nz
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With the end of the rugby world cup and the All Blacks winning, KidsCan has worked with the All Blacks to bring you a fantastic sovernir, The Mana Book.  In this beautifully produced coffee table book we follow Danziger's camera. It is a once in a lifetime look behind the behind the scenes of this extraordinarily successful team athe All Blacks as the begin to build towards the 2011 Rugby World Cup. It would make a great gift for any All Blacks fan and all proceeds going to KidsCan @$50 each.  Buy Now See www.kidscan.org.nz/mana for more information
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A wakeup call for a community focus on combating the causes of  hunger and disease afflicting our children has come from KidsCan Charitable Trust chief executive Julie Helson following broadcast of the “Inside Child Poverty” documentary on TV3 For more information: www kidscan.org.nz
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Last date to purchase crackers is Monday 19th Dec 2011, so that we can get them sent to you before Xmas. 150,000 Crackers will be on sale online and The Warehouse,VTNZ, The Mad Butcher, Identity, adidas, Athletes Foot,The Coffee Club and Fuijifilm. Each Cracker costs just $2 and puts you in with a chance to win something from the $100,000 worth of prizes. Prizes include two Rarotonga holidays for 2 adults, including accommodation and flights, a luxury weekend package, a Springfree Trampoline, Gift hampers, Kids toy package, a Signed All-Blacks Replica Jersey, Fujifilm FINEPIX Z90 digital cameras, Skinfood skincare packs, coffee voucher from The CoffeeClub, and Fatso One Month Memberships.
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The KidsCan Great New Zealand Santa Run is all set for this coming wednesday 7th December starting at 6.30pm in centres throughout New Zealand. A major fundraiser for KidsCanthe Santa Run concept is simple a 3km fun run/walk in a Santa suit! Each adult entrant receives a free Santa suitas part of the entry fee. The courses are kept easy so everyone can finish, with minimal training. http://www.kidscan.org.nz/kidscan-great-nz-santa-run
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KidsCan announced today that Carlton Hill School will join its food, shoes and raincoat programmes taking the total number of schools that KidsCan supports to 207 nationwide.   Visit http://www.kidscan.org.nz/how-you-can-help to sponsor a child In Our Own Back Yard
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A monster car is being auctioned on Trade me with all proceeds going to children’s charity KidsCan.   MotorWeb had the car built to raise awareness of the need to get a history check before you buy a used car.   For the past few years the Monster Car has raised a lot of eyebrows for those living in Auckland, particularly kids!   “We asked our customer’s what we should do with our monster car and the majority said ‘give it to Christchurch’.  With most of us here having young kids we have always had a soft spot for kids charities so we sought a kids charity which is active in Christchurch and came across KidsCan.”  Chris Knight, MD, MotorWeb
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Since early September Gérard has been working on caricatures of All Black legends and stars of the Rugby World Cup 2011. Two giant sized frescoes one called "All Blacks Legends" and the other "Stars of the World Cup 2011" each measure 4m x2.4 m and some other smaller sketches will be offered for auction from the 19th October. All proceeds from the auction will be presented to the All Black’s nominated charities - Plunket and KidsCan.  
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A big thanks to adidas from their sales of the All Blacks jerseys have raised $25k already for KidsCan. adidas are donating $10 for every jersey sold to KidsCan and Plunket http://www.adidas.com/campaigns/rugby/content/index.asp#/products/match/3/
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Some of NZ most popular singers will star in the Otago Daily Times "Big Night In" on Nov 12th with gold coin donations going to KidsCan. Thank you!   Read more http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/180345/big-night-draws-top-vocalists?page=0%2C1
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Hey folks, big news! Fight for Christchurch is cranking on 25th of November. KidsCan is super lucky to be a chosen charity of the event. We have 20 partner schools in Christchurch and they have all been affected in some way as a result of the earthquake on the 22nd of February. Tell all of your mates and family to get behind Haley Holt, donations can be made online!  www.fightforchristchurch.co.nz/contenders
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Big thanks to Get A Party Bus company for transporting Finlayson Park School students and staff to MERC Centre for their 3 day camp! The bus provided the best possible start for the kids before they took on their 3 day adventure! http://www.getapartybus.co.nz/
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KidsCan, The Sir Peter Blake Marine Education & Recreation Centre and Get a Party Bus teamed up to provide Finlayson Park School with the opportunity to attend a 3 day camp at The Sir Peter Blake Marine Education & Recreation Centre.. www.merc.org.nz
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To all of our KidsCan friends we need your help! We are in the running to receive some assistance from the Localist's Karma Fund and we need your votes.
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    Sports caricaturist Gérard Gargouil will be visiting New Zealand throughout September and early October. During this time "Gaga" will be depicting the stars of the All Blacks and French national team in two giant cartoon team portraits.  
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World renown international artist, Anthony Christian has been in New Zealand painting iconic Auckland landmarks and selling off some of his works, with the proceeds going to KidsCan. “When I heard about the earthquake in Christchurch I was so moved and wondered what I could do” Two of Anthony’s paintings have been donated to recent KidsCan charity auctions raising thousands of dollars.  
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KidsCan were asked by Watties to nominate a KidsCan Partner School to be part of ‘The Verdict’ announcement. The Watties ‘The Verdict’ campaign set to find out what New Zealand’s favorite can is… bake beans or spaghetti. Mangere Central were chosen, with the school being supplied a breakfast (spaghetti or bake beans) prior to announcing the winner. It was great morning, with the children enjoying be part of this important decision. The kid’s favourite was spaghetti, but the NZ public voted bake beans. KidsCan would like to acknowledge and say thanks to Watties for supplying the children with a well ran event and breakfast food, George Western Foods for the bread and Huhtamaki for supplying the cutlery. Maybe 2012 will be the year of spaghetti!   
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Fantasia 2011 was a huge success and raised over $55,000 for KidsCan. 100% of these proceeds will go towards KidsCan programmes which currently support more than 40,000 disadvantaged children in low decile schools throughout NZ. Thanks to the wonderful designers and lingerie brands who contributed to the spectacular show and the many companies who generously donated items to the live auction. Without our key supporters: Trillian Trust, NZ Fashion Week, Smashbox, L’Oreal, Woman’s Day, isite, Boston Digital, New Zealand Herald and George FM, Fantasia wouldn’t have been the success if was.
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With the RWC 2011 approaching we have lots of our Mana Books still available, in this beautifully produced coffee table book we follow Danziger's camera. It is a once in a lifetime look behind the behind the scenes of this extraordinarily successful team athe All Blacks as the begin to build towards the 2011 Rugby World Cup. It would make a great gift for any All Blacks fan and all proceeds going to KidsCan @ $100 each  See www.kidscan.org.nz/mana for more information
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Fantasia the spectacular charity event based on the annual Victorias Secret lingerie show is back this year as the finale of NZ Fashion Weekend. The show gives local and international designers the opportunity to let their imaginations run wild creating one off lingerie pieces which will then be modelled during a red hot runway show on the 3rd of September at Auckland’s new Marine Events Centre. Tickets for Fantasia can be purchased through http://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2011/sep/fantasia-2011/ with general admission being sold at $70 and VIP tickets at $185.  For more information on KidsCan visit www.kidscan.org.nz
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An article from the Herald, Monday 29th Aug 2011 Children in poorer neighbourhoods are being admitted to hospital as victims of assault, neglect or maltreatment at a rate more than five times that of children in wealthier neighbourhoods, a report has found. Read the full article here http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10748080    
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To see the video click here  http://tvnz.co.nz/breakfast-news/friday-august-19-4356501/video?vid=4356623 Chief Executive Julie Helson told TV ONE's Breakfast the charity helps feed and clothe children at 205 schools across the country and another 100 are on the waiting list for help. TVNZ Article Fri 20 August 2011 click link to read full article http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/children-served-saveloy-soup-dinner-4356610  
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  KidsCan is bringing back the popular Mystery Envelope appeal with a limited release of 5,000 envelopes at NZ Fashion Week & NZ Fashion Weekend. The envelopes are on-sale for $5 and there are over 700 fashion oriented prizes up for grabs worth thousands of dollars.
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TVNZ Friday 19th August 2011 Parents struggling to cover medical costs for their children may soon be able to look to their child's primary school for assistance. Kidscan is looking into establishing a medical fund for low decile primary schools where they already provide food, shoes and clothing. See the article here http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/medical-fund-mooted-help-struggling-parents-4357340
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‎8 students and a staff member from Miramar South Primary School were given the opportunity to attend the All Blacks vs Springboks at Westpac Stadium, Wellington, on the 30th of July. The kids were incredibly stoked and so thankful for having the opportunity! Also great that the All Blacks won! Thanks to Adidas for supplying the tickets. Miramar South are a KidsCan partner school and have been fantastic in assisting KidsCan with research in the past.
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The Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre based at Long Bay, Auckland, has offered KidsCan the chance to send 48 children on a three day residential camp in September this year.  http://www.merc.org.nz/
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A fantastic article which explains why children in New Zealand are going hungry everyday and how a breakfast can help child educationally. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/social-issues/news/article.cfm?c_id=87&objectid=10741004
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A trial is starting next week in 11 schools, read here for more info http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10741255
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Go and check out this fantastic exhibition at Britomart  http://dna.co.nz/news-page/mana-exhibition-arrives-at-britomart/
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This is a note to all our sponsors : For anyone coming along on Friday night 22nd July the venue has changed from Sale St to The Gables Speight's Alehouse 248 Jervois Road, Herne Bay from 6pm. We look forward to seeing you there. Any queries please call the office on 09 478 1525
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  The All Blacks’ Official Charity, KidsCan, and Official Partner Plunket, have extended their relationships with the New Zealand Rugby Union until March 2012 and are working with the NZRU on a series of initiatives in support of Kiwi children.
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Thanks to our supporters Strathmore School, Tokoroa are enjoying wearing their KidsCan raincoats and beanies. Thank you
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Fantasia 2011 Saints and Sinners on Saturday 3rd September  is set to be a glittering lingerie spectacular in support of KidsCan Charitable Trust. Based on the fabulous Victoria's Secret lingerie show, this year's theme is 'Saints and Sinners' and provides a platform for New Zealand designers and well known lingerie brands to show off their hottest ranges in an amazing runway show.  
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  As ticket sales for the All Blacks v Fiji for Canterbury Test match approach 10,000 the New Zealand Rugby Union has confirmed several initiatives aimed at boosting the fundraising and support for earthquake-hit Canterbury.
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  The All Blacks will be wearing a new jersey in 2011, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) and its Principal Partner adidas have announced today.   The new jersey, which has been designed and tested in conjunction with several senior All Blacks including captain Richie McCaw, will be unveiled for the first time when the All Blacks take the field against South Africa in their opening Investec Tri Nations match at Westpac Stadium, Wellington, on Saturday 30 July.
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All Blacks V Fiji Fundraiser Fri 22nd July Sale Street, Auckland. A night to thank our supporters.  All proceeds raised with go to schools in Christchurch. Invite only. A night to thank thank you from KidsCan
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Save the date for FANTASIA 2011, a glittering lingerie spectacular. Fantasia is the finale to NZ Fashion Weekend and will showcase stunning lingerie on a red hot runway. All proceeds to KidsCan Saturday 3rd September – Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland More details coming soon
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Export Meat Warehouse, a national chain of 24 franchised, independently-owned, butcher shops, has created a totally unique mobile BBQ.  Called the BBQ Ute (registration IBBQ4U), it is based on a 1955 FJ Holden Ute, which has been fully restored.  The Ute was completely stripped down and rebuilt from scratch, it took over seven months to bring back to life. Export Meat Warehouse selected KidsCan as its primary charity of choice. 
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Artists from all over New Zealand have joined together to raise funds and awareness for the KidsCan through a unique charity art project and auction.
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After years of waiting a generous grant from Pub Charity (inc) has allowed us to purchase our very own forklift.
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Hi Clive I have given out the beanies that were sent to us.  They are a big hit with the children.  I have attached a couple of photo’s of our 2 Junior classes showing off their new beanies. It is truly wonderful support that you give our school, we greatly appreciate it. Many thanks Christine Welch Office Manager Oceanview Heights School Timaru
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Check this out from the Dominion Post http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/5134158/Hidden-shame-of-child-poverty/
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Tickets on sale now http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2011/jul/auckland-cbd/school-of-boxing-fight-kids            
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This is a great article by The Aucklander http://www.theaucklander.co.nz/local/news/put-aucklands-children-first/3954290/
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KidsCan is doing our Shoes for Kids distribution from our warehouse in Mairangi Bay. This will only be possible with the generosity of volunteer assistance! If you are able to help for a few hours on one of the days during the week could you please contact me asap.... Please contact kate@kidscan.org.nz if you can help.
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Welcome to another 3 schools Welcome onboard TKKM o te Wananga Whare tapere o Takitimu - Hawkes Bay Nawton Primary school - Hamilton Manaia View School – Whangarei Was only possible by you donating at In Your Own Backyard programme http://www.kidscan.org.nz/how-you-can-help
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A mix of bus-backs, online, print advertising and 600,000 membership brochures will ensure that everyone hears about our new “In Our Own Backyard” campaign. 
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Tana was featured on TV news spending time with the children and helping distribute the packs put together by KidsCan.  Each pack contained some basics goods including toilet paper, rice, canned food, Tuf water, Tasti muesli bars, hand sanitizer and a Woman’s Day magazine.
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Only 35 of these have been produced for sale in New Zealand, and one of these customised cars will go up for auction on Trade Me 29 May – 8 June. Ford in partnership with the NZRU, have agreed to donate proceeds from the auction to their official charities - 50% to Variety – The Children's Charity with KidsCan and Plunket sharing the balance.  To keep up with the play and how the mighty All Blacks create their Ford Fiesta go to  www.ab35.co.nz Go the All Blacks!
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If you are not a TradeMe user and wish to purchase RIO tickets, you may pay via Credit Card to KidsCan.   Contact info@kidscan.org.nz for more information.
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Children in Christchurch schools need your help! Come along to the movie premiere of RIO and the RIO carnival at Botany Town Centre, Auckland, on Sunday 3 April.  The carnival will feature latin dancers and musicians, a craft market and carnival rides.  Local celebrities and KidsCan ambassadors will attend this fun family event.  Proceeds from the exclusive RIO movie premiere go to help out our partner schools in Christchurch. Limited tickets are now available on TradeMe.        
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KidsCan has 18 partner schools in Christchurch with a further 2 in the Canterbury region.  Some of our partner schools are in the worst hit areas, with disadvantaged kids and their families in desperate need of our support. KidsCan is accepting donations of food and monetary donations; which we will distribute to our partner schools in Christchurch who are in need.  KidsCan has existing distribution networks which we will utilise. Please consider making a monetary donation to help out kiwi kids living in poverty, who need supplies of food more than ever.  
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KidsCan has begun the year with a flying start, with an extra 16 schools being added to our Food for Kids programme. That brings the total number of schools involved in our programmes to 199.  There are however, still a number of schools on our waiting list.  There are 107 schools waiting for our support  - that's 21,000 kids who don't have the shoes, food and raincoats they need!   With your support, we can ensure that over 2011 the waiting list is cut back even more.
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Term 4 has had our partner school students get into the Christmas spirit, designing the 2010 KidsCan Christmas E-Card.    Our first competition has proved extremely popular with the kids as we had over 500 entries from all over the country.  It was extremely hard to pick a winner but congratulations to Janae Van Panahon (year 6) from Glenavon Primary School in Blockhouse Bay for her very colourful Kiwiana themed entry.  For her hard work Janae has won a $50 Smiggle art pack for herself and a digital camera for her school.  Thanks FujiFilm for donating this great prize. Congratulations also to our highly commended entries. 
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The official Mana launch is being held 2 December.  KidsCan looks forward to welcoming our guests to the event.  A huge thank you to our sponsors for their generous donations for our live auction. Photos of the event will be posted soon - watch this space! 
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Photographed by world-class photojournalist Nick Danziger and written by James Kerr, Mana is a stunning new coffee table book that goes behind the scenes of the All Blacks.  Proceeds from the book go to KidsCan StandTall’s work helping disadvantaged Kiwi kids in our own backyard. Mana is available for purchase from KidsCan now.  It’s an ideal gift for fans of the All Blacks and anyone with an interest in Aotearoa’s unique rugby culture. 
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Help support kiwi kids living in poverty.  There are over $50,000 worth of fabulous prizes to be won!  Get cracking and help kiwi kids in our own backyard this Christmas with KidsCan Christmas Crackers!
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KidsCan is delighted to be the recipient charity for Ringside Corporate Fight Night. While business people transform into professional prize fighters, they also help in the fight against child poverty in New Zealand. You too can join in the fight - click here to donate now :
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Broadway's song and dance extravaganza - 42nd Street - invites friends of the KidsCan StandTall Charitable Trust to join us at The Civic in Auckland on Wednesday 6 October for this spectacular stage classic!  $9.90 from every ticket that we sell will be donated back to KidsCan to support our programmes – so join us for a night of toe-tapping fun for all the family while helping Kiwi kids in need.
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Somewhere not too far from you, a child is missing out on the education that could set him or her up with skills for life. That child could be living in the next street, or maybe a few kilometres away. Although he or she is enrolled at the local school, all too often there’s a blank in the attendance register. When it’s pouring with rain in the middle of winter, and you don’t have decent shoes or a raincoat, the easy decision is to stay at home. Or maybe there’s no food in the house until the next payday. You can fill up with water from the school drinking fountain but you’re not going to be learning very much that day. Make a commitment to support a child on the KidsCan StandTall waiting list with a donation of $15 or more per month. 100% of your donation will be used to support a child in need, not for marketing or administration purposes.
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The KidsCan Charity Beach House is now up for grabs!  Starting at just a $1 reserve this is your chance to get a fabulous beach house just in time for summer.  Visit the TradeMe auction listing now, auction closes at 8pm on Thursday 19 August, 2010.
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Every day thousands of Kiwi kids living in poverty don't get to choose what shoes they will wear. They simply don't own any. They are going to school during these cold winter months without shoes and socks to keep their little feet warm and free from foot injury. This has a major impact on their health and learning ability.
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About 7,500 more children will have the opportunity to learn with full stomachs as a result of a Government decision to help expand KidsCan StandTall’s ‘Food For Kids’ programme, Prime Minister John Key announced today.
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A report commissioned by the KidsCan Charitable Trust shows 80 cents of every dollar raised from the public during the Big Night In Telethon will be used for the charity’s programmes for New Zealand children.
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