Ray Avery: Medical Innovation & Applied Knowledge
Ray Avery speaks about his innovation from an Academic Scientist to an Applied Scientist and his journey along that road to make a difference in the world. New Zealand innovators don’t get a mention on the list of the World’s Most Innovative Nations but he maintains that when New Zealanders can see something then they […]
Pindrop Foundation
“It has been estimated that there are over 400,000 hearing impaired New Zealanders, 4000 of whom could possibly benefit from a cochlear implant and yet a good many of these people aren’t aware that the option exists for them to consider. Pindrop was set up to raise awareness and funds for Cochlear Implants (bionic ears) […]
Hope for Henry Foundation
“In 1995, Henry Strongin Goldberg was born. Two weeks later, he was diagnosed with Fanconi anemia, a disease that threatened to take his life, and challenged people to live well despite it. Henry embraced each opportunity for living completely and reminded the rest of us to do so. His sparkly eyes, mischievous grin and infectious […]
Jade KIDS Foundation
The Jade Bell Story is the fascinating exploration into the life and mind of a young man who has been to hell and back. Blind, mute and immobile, Jade is the living example of what can happen if you survive an overdose of hard drugs. Today, Jade will do anything to get his old life […]
Cookie Time Charitable Trust
“The Cookie Time Charitable Trust was established in 2003 with the purpose of improving the educational opportunities available to children and young people throughout New Zealand. It is entrepreneurial in nature reflecting its




