NZ second most giving country in world

Friday, December 6th, 2013

New Zealand has been named the second most giving country in the world, largely thanks to more Kiwis giving up their time to help others.

The results of the World Giving Index survey – organised by the UK-based Charities Aid Foundation – reveal that New Zealanders are second only in giving to Americans, and tied at number two with Canada and Myanmar.

According to the index, 40 per cent of New Zealanders volunteered their time in the past year – up from 38 percent in 2012. Continue reading

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