Latest fromRDP - Christmas Appeal
'We get together and we smash goals': Mamaku backs brigade's foodbank drive
Volunteer fire brigade starts the giving season right.
What the foodbank does (and doesn't) need this year
'We have a very generous community that is always willing to give whatever they have.'
Appeal donations reach $81k with one week to go
The appeal has surpassed last year's total tally.
'Surprisingly therapeutic': My afternoon packing parcels at the foodbank
I saw first-hand how dedicated the team is to treating people with mana and dignity.
Soak for the Salvation Army: Waikite Valley Hotpools host can for a swim day
"We hope we can get as many donations as we can."
Company raises hundreds of dollars worth of donations in two hours
'It shows the generosity of the community.'
'We love to be able to do our bit': Hundreds turn out of Zorb's can-for-a-ride day
More than 1750 cans were collected for the local foodbank.
'Our community amazes me': Scope Cafe collects over $1k in Christmas appeal donations
'It was the best year we’ve had so far.'
Mamaku Volunteer Fire Brigade raises $1500 for Rotorua Christmas Appeal
“The crew love getting out and seeing the locals and the kids love the siren of course.”
You beauty Rotorua! Fill the Bus sets new record
One school donated an incredible 1236 items.
'Beautiful kaupapa': Fill the Bus greeted with generous donations
One 12-year-old boy donated 120 cans to the campaign.
Fill the Bus live: Student's whopping donation to foodbank
Today we fill the bus for the Salvation Army Rotorua's foodbank.
Christmas spirit: Sir Howard Morrison concert raises donations for foodbank
'It’s a real privilege for us to support the artistic community and the foodbank.'
'Huge': Donations already rolling in ahead of Fill the Bus
Last year 10,041 items or more than $25,000 worth were collected during Fill the Bus.
Lights, sirens and heroes: Ngongotahā Volunteer Fire Brigade raises $5.4k for Christmas appeal
By 9pm, the Salvation Army bus was so heavily laden with donations it could hardly move.
Why being poor costs more - and foodbanks need our support
Opinion: The cost-of-living crisis has turned a hard situation into an impossible one.
City cafe holding a coffee for a can day to support foodbank
Barista coffee will be handed out in exchange for canned goods.
Fire brigade collecting donations for foodbank
The food drive is on Monday evening in Ngongotahā.
'Festive cheer': Sir Howard Morrison Centre to host free Christmas concert
The centre will also act as an official collection point for the appeal.
Rotorua Christmas Appeal: Miss Rotorua, MP, Business Chamber back food bank
“It’s a special time of the year, and everybody deserves to be able to enjoy it."
“People are living week to week”: Ordinary families struggling this Christmas
“It’s not easy to walk through the doors and ask for help."
'Massive confidence boost': Trust donates $10k to Christmas Appeal
"Together we can make a difference, and Rotorua Trust is pleased to be part of it.”
'This is everyday': Why Darnielle Hoods loves working at the Salvation Army
Darnielle has enjoyed helping to make a difference somewhere.
More people with jobs, mortgages struggling to afford meals: Foodbank leader
Rotorua Daily Post and The Hits Rotorua 97.5FM launch 2023 Christmas Appeal for foodbank.
Maryana Garcia on the foodbank appeal: People are gifts who keep on giving
Opinion: Journalist reflects on the gifts the appeal has given her.
Huge success of Christmas Appeal 'metaphor for life'
The provisional tally of this year's appeal has far surpassed 2021's $64,984 total.
Ngongotahā community gets behind foodbank collection for 10th year
About 20 shopping bags filled with food items were donated.