The annual appeal, in conjunction with The Hits Rotorua 97.5FM, supports the Rotorua Salvation Army food bank. Corps officer Hana Seddon talks about the power of giving.
Everybody should be able to enjoy Christmas.
This was one of the reasons community leaders and representatives are getting behind this year’s Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal and encouraging others to do the same.
Supported byThe Hits Rotorua 97.5FM, the appeal runs until December 23 and aimsto collect donations of food and money to help fill the food bank’s shelves and assist the Salvation Army with continuing its work through the Christmas period and into 2024.
As the 2023 appeal’s first week draws to a close, locals have shared why they believe getting involved in the cause this Christmas will leave a positive impact on the Rotorua community.
The Hits Rotorua radio host Paul Hickey said, “It’s a special time of the year, and everybody deserves to be able to enjoy it.”
Hickey said it was “the season of giving” and a “chance to show our manaakitanga, so all the people in our community can celebrate with a little less stress”.
He said Fill The Bus, held on December 6, was a “major community event”.
“I just love the way we come together for others in the city. From school children to big business, it is rewarding to see how we can all do a little bit to make a big difference.
”We should all get involved as it teaches tamariki a sense of community and giving to others - manaaiki,” Cunliffe said.
”The cost of living crisis has affected many families and this drive is much-needed support for them over the festive season.”
Rotorua Business Chamber chief executive Bryce Heard said, “The Rotorua Chamber is a keen supporter of the Rotorua Daily Post Salvation Army Christmas Appeal.
“We encourage members and the public alike to support the appeal in whatever way you can.
“Let’s all help this six-week Christmas Appeal bring some joy to the lives of our less fortunate Rotorua people. Good mahi Daily Post and our Salvation Army!”
