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.
Chris Clarke, CEO of World Vision New Zealand, had noticed an increased number of Kiwis - especially young people - putting up their hands up to help over the past year.
"I find it very inspiring because many don't have lots of money that they can give away, but they've certainly got time and talent,'' he said. "So we're delighted, in a very practical way, that that's what they're giving.''