9. TIM BARNETT (Labour—Christchurch Central) Link to this
to the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector
What is the Government doing to encourage and support volunteering?
Hon LUAMANUVAO WINNIE LABAN (Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector) Link to this
This Labour-led Government values the work of our volunteers, and continues to support them. The first round of 2007’s Support for Volunteering Fund has just opened. It will support Volunteering New Zealand and 10 volunteer centres around the country to continue serving their communities—volunteers like Hamish Hickley, who mentors disadvantaged children in Porirua, and Sonya Ford, who helps international students in Wellington.
Hon LUAMANUVAO WINNIE LABAN Link to this
Volunteering New Zealand has recently received funding for a new project to explore, encourage, and promote Pacific volunteering. Work is also in progress on a new study about Pacific people volunteering, and cultural obligations. This Labour-led Government promotes volunteering in our diverse communities. Volunteers contribute to our national identity as proud Kiwis.