BNZ is closing its doors again this year to volunteer for community projects. Pictured is a group of staff members clearing a BMX track last year. PHOTO/FILE
A local bank is once again closing its doors for one day and sending its staff into Rotorua to work with community groups.
BNZ's Closed for Good initiative is happening again this year with project submissions opening yesterday.
The bank will shut each of its stores on August 31 and
up to 5500 BNZ staff will get stuck in, helping community organisations around New Zealand.
BNZ chief executive Anthony Healy said Closed for Good was a highlight on the calendar for staff who enjoyed working alongside community groups to support the work they do.
"Now in its seventh year, Closed for Good is New Zealand's largest volunteer day with BNZ people helping with everything from fence painting to cleaning up public spaces to running scam savvy workshops - we want to hear from any Rotorua community group who needs a job done.
