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NZ Post commits to supporting social enterprise
Supply Chain

NZ Post commits to supporting social enterprise

NZ Post is committing to purchase goods and services from at least three social enterprises over the next 12 months.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2017
Akina Foundation launches Impact Investment Report
Investment

Akina Foundation launches Impact Investment Report

Ākina Foundation unveils a transformative Impact Investment Report, charting a course for New Zealand's social and environmental funding.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2017
Social enterprise changing lives over coffee and stroopwafels
Small Business

Social enterprise changing lives over coffee and stroopwafels

The idea behind The Lifeboat is to create highly individualised experiences and interactions; no story is the same as the next.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
Social Enterprise World Forum sells out with six weeks to go
Social enterprise

Social Enterprise World Forum sells out with six weeks to go

The Social Enterprise World Forum is an international event for social enterprises from all over the world to come together and share wisdom.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
Ākina Foundation issues final call for Māori entrepreneurs who want to experience SEWF 2017
Māori

Ākina Foundation issues final call for Māori entrepreneurs who want to experience SEWF 2017

Māori entrepreneurs who'd like to attend this year's Social Enterprise World Forum in Christchuch have until July 31 to apply.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2017
Akina welcomes $1.85m Government commitment to social enterprise
Supply Chain

Akina welcomes $1.85m Government commitment to social enterprise

The Government's funding of $1.85m for New Zealand's social enterprise sector is welcomed by Akina, says CEO Alex Hannant.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2017
Christchurch social enterprise event to co-design sector's future
Supply Chain

Christchurch social enterprise event to co-design sector's future

The SEWF 2017 programme is split into three categories in order to appeal to a range of different learning and working styles: Listen, Discuss, Do.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
Bursary fund for attendance at 2017 Social Enterprise World Forum announced
Social enterprise

Bursary fund for attendance at 2017 Social Enterprise World Forum announced

The fund will provide successful applicants with assistance for flights to the value of AU$1700, accommodation and conference tickets.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017

Global Stories

SAP and Akina Foundation bring together corporate and social enterprises to engage with community
SAP

SAP and Akina Foundation bring together corporate and social enterprises to engage with community

Working on Purpose, will be held in conjunction with Social Enterprise World Forum 2017 at Papa Hou in Christchurch on September 28.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017