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January 2012 eNews
In this issue, find out how one family in East Timor is already growing a better future thanks to Oxfam Unwrapped. Find out what's happening in Haiti two years on from the devastating earthquake. And join this year's Oxfam Trailwalker and do something rewarding for yourself and communities in need.
November 2011 eNews
Oxfam Trailwalker 2012: Join us for the most life-changing experience ever. Small but powerful: find how chicks are changing lives in Papua New Guinea. Plus, keep up to date with the climate change talks in Durban and a final chance to get to grips with some of the issues at stake in election 2011.
October 2011 eNews
Four great reasons to celebrate food: Improving lives through organic farming in Vanuatu; bringing Samoan Organic Dried Banana Chunks to New Zealand; vote for a better food future at Oxfam’s election debates 2011 and some great gift ideas for foodies at Oxfam Unwrapped.
August 2011 eNews
Emergency response: Oxfam and its supporters are helping save lives in the Horn of Africa. Also, read all the latest stories from our work in the Pacific and Southeast Asia, run the marathon for Oxfam and could you live on $2.25 of foods and drink a day? Why not give it a try with the Live Below the Line challenge.
July 2011 eNews
Horn of Africa Food Crisis: Large parts of Africa are suffering the worst food crisis of the 21st century. Oxfam is there, reaching families in Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya with food, water and basic sanitation. But we urgently need funds to expand our emergency response. Also in this issue, watch the video of Oxfam supporters in Auckland demonstrating how the global food system is bust, join the climate change tour and buy tickets to see Cirque du Soleil.
May 2011 eNews
Putting people first: In this issue we celebrate all things Fairtrade. Find out how Oxfam and Fairtrade are helping craft producers in Indonesia get a fair price for their products, meet Tadesse Meskela, manager of the biggest Fairtrade coffee co-operative in Ethiopia, and watch a video of the All Good Fairtrade banana story.
April 2011 eNews
20 Years of Oxfam New Zealand: In this issue, take a look back at some of the defining moments of our work over the last 20 years. Check out our step-by-step guide to building toilets in Bougainville.
Plus,special gifts for a special Mum this Mother's Day, new-look Good Books, and keep up with all the latest news from Oxfam Trailwalker 2011 with our live blog and tweets from the trail.
February 2011 eNews
Meet Pauline Komolong: To celebrate International Women's Day on March 8 and World Water Day on March 22, meet one woman helping improve the lives of other women – our water engineer in Papua New Guinea and Bougainville, Pauline Komolong. Plus, join Oxfam’s Biggest Coffee Break, volunteer with Oxfam Trailwalker and your last chance to sign up for Oxfam’s Water Challenge.
December 2010 eNews
Breaking the silence: learn how women in Papua New Guinea are speaking out to end violence against women during the 16 Days of Activism, the global campaign to end violence against women. Also in this issue: the latest news from the climate change negotiations in Cancun. Thanks to Fairtrade supporters sales of Fairtrade bananas are on the up! And start your Christmas shopping right now with Oxfam Unwrapped and enjoy the ultimate stress-free, feel good, life-changing Christmas!
October 2010 eNews
A great way to spend a penny. In this issue, learn about one of the things Oxfam does best – delivering clean water and safe sanitation. Find out how buying Oxfam Unwrapped gifts for your family, friends and colleagues could change the future for a family living in poverty – and raise a smile or two here at home. Plus, demand urgent action on climate change and find out how New Zealand is being dragged into the deadly global trade in arms.
September 2010 eNews
Tell John Key we need action on climate change. Email John Key and let him know we expect our leaders to play their part in delivering a fair deal on climate change at November's climate talks in Cancun, Mexico. Also in the issue: find out how Oxfam is responding to the devastating floods in Pakistan, Oxfam's work improving health and education in Papua New Guinea and sign up for the Oxfam Water Challenge 2011!
July 2010 eNews
Save the Fairtrade banana! We need your help to keep the Fairtrade banana here in New Zealand. Also in this issue: download the all new Oxfam Update, find out how Oxfam is responding to the food crisis in West Africa and Oxfam puts on the pressure to increase efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.
June 2010 eNews
Let’s do something about poo: all round the world, Oxfam is working to provide simple, effective solutions to prevent death and disease caused by poor sanitation. Find out about our vital sanitation work in East Timor and Haiti. Also in this issue, check out our inspirational video featuring Oxfam supporters and their hard work on climate change and find out how you join the world's longest game of keepy-uppy!
April 2010 eNews
Samoa: six months on. Oxfam was immediately in Samoa following the tsunami in September 2009 to help distribute emergency relief to victims. Six months on, we are helping rebuild livelihoods for thousands of affected people in rural areas. Also in this issue, get in quick to join in the Fairtrade fun with Oxfam’s Biggest Coffee Break, our 2010 Oxfam Trailwalkers share their experiences on Twitter and some extra special gift ideas for that extra special Mum.
February 2010 eNews
Haiti update: your dollars in action. Find out how y our generous donations for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti are being put to good use. Also in this issue, people power in action as new Fairtrade product lines are announced, and join in the fun-raising with the Biggest Coffee Break and Corporate Water Challenge.
December 2009 eNews
Take part in New Zealand's biggest haka! This weekend be part of a massive haka to challenge world leaders at the Copenhagen climate talks. Also in this issue, find out how your support is enabling young people in Vanuatu to go back to school, and it's your last chance to get some seriously stylish Christmas prezzies.
November 2009 eNews
Get in style with our funky Christmas gift ideas. In this issue get in style with our funky Christmas gift ideas; sign up to walk 100km with your pals; and find out why the Pacific Islands are being hung out to dry. For all the bookworms out there – check out the online bookstore with a conscience.
September 2009 eNews
Well done you! Cadbury's Dairy Milk bars will now be Fairtrade certified. Time is running out for securing a fair, ambitious and binding climate deal at the Copenhagen conference. And take our work to the next level with Oxfam 100.
June 2009 eNews
Climate change: Take action now! To mark World Environment Day this special issue is dedicated to climate change. Because if there was ever a critical time to act, it's now.
May 2009 eNews
Something to celebrate: Fairtrade Fortnight! This Fairtrade Fortnight wee nearly doubled the number of Fairtrade Coffee Breaks since last year. And in this issue get the low down on NZAID. We’ve also got Cirque du Soleil tickets, Xterra challenges and some inspiring climate change vids for you to check out.
April 2009 eNews
Oxfam Trailwalker - you made it! Take a peak at the fun and festivities (and blisters!) in Taupo last weekend, and with Fairtrade Fortnight just around the corner, it’s your last chance to sign up for Oxfam’s Biggest Coffee Break.
March 2009 eNews
Politics and aid don't mix. In this edition we look at changes to NZAID, launch our new water appeal and ask you, our supporters, to lend a hand with Oxfam Trailwalker.
February 2009 eNews
In 2008 we achieved many amazing things with your help! I n 2009 we'll be working with water, and helping you host a Fairtrade Coffee Break. Plus, find out more about Oxfam + me!
December 2008 eNews
Say no to socks and jocks! Lose the gift-giving grief and enjoy Oxfam Unwrapped's range of fun-tastic present ideas. And join us as we head to the Poznan climate conference urging leaders to come to an agreement on climate change. We're also giving you the opportunity to get hold of some Seven Worlds Collide concert tickets!
 Fancy a cuppa? Host your own Coffee Break at this delicious Fairtrade fundraiser!
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