Charities enter dragons’ den for funding

Tuesday, September 16th, 2014

Last week saw the New Zealand debut of The Funding Network, which reverses the popular Dragons’ Den show format by inviting charities to take the stage and pitch for cash from audiences.

Donors then decide who to support and how to follow their chosen charity’s progress.

Founder Frederick Mulder agreed the style of the events was like reality TV show Dragons’ Den, “only our dragons are friendly”.

Tuesday’s opening night in Auckland raised $68,000 for four groups – hospital clowns, environmental education teachers and two services helping disadvantaged Maori communities. Continue reading

Additional reading

News category: New Zealand, News Shorts.

Tags: Charities, Dragon's den, Money raising

Fifth Gospel Living – book review

Simple, sweet, sometimes heart-breaking, and always invigorating, Fifth Gospel Living is the latest publication from Fr John O’Connor and his Food for Faith ministry. It comprises stories of personal encounters with God. The 96 reflections are the result of a Read more

Treaty of Waitangi should be considered as a covenant relationship

A hīkoi opposing the Treaty Principles Bill has made its way to Wellington. Those who took part in the hīkoi, along with supporters around the country, both Māori and non-Māori, consider the Bill to be a betrayal of the commitments Read more

Christianity stands on threshold of new Reformation

Keynote speaker Tomáš Halík (pictured) a leading Catholic intellectual and author from the Czech Republic, says Churches must transcend national, religious, cultural boundaries A new reformation for the 21st century must transcend “the current forms and boundaries of Christianity,” resist Read more

CathNews New Zealand