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Covid vaccines

The People’s Vaccine Alliance – a journey to be proud of

Now and then, Oxfam and its supporters are part of something that defines who we are. Our history is punctuated …
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Meet Joanne – A compassionate and determined supporter

Today, we write to celebrate Jo, a compassionate and determined supporter of Oxfam Aotearoa. Jo and her partner are parents …
River

Financial Intermediary subproject data exposed for the first time

“I had tears in my eyes when I saw my flooded home and village. Every time I think about my …
5 things that can boost the Climate Commission’s plan to cut New Zealand’s pollution

5 things to boost Climate Commission’s plan to cut NZs pollution

You might have heard about the Climate Commission’s draft plan for New Zealand’s climate action over the next 15 years. This is a …
Cheque donations

What’s Happening With Cheque Donations?

You may be aware that New Zealand banks are moving towards eliminating cheques from their services over the next year …
Oxfam Inequality Report

10 questions about our inequality report

Oxfam’s new report, ‘The Inequality Virus’, reveals that the wealth of the ten richest men has increased by half a trillion …
All Apart, All Together

All Apart, All Together

How are others around the world experiencing the festive period this year? Peek inside rooms from Honduras to the Western …
Pfizer vaccine needs fridges, are there enough in the developing countries?

Are there enough fridges in developing countries for Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine?

Sick of hearing about Fridges by Max Lawson – Head of Inequality Policy, Oxfam International I listen to the World …
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Research and reports

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At Oxfam Aotearoa, we believe that all people are entitled to decent work and income security and to essential services such as health and education. Everyone should have gender equality, security from conflict and disasters, and be able to participate in social and political life. Below you’ll find a wide selection of reports and research papers on the programming and advocacy we undertake to achieve these aims.

Closing Time report: NGOs and unions unite behind call for urgent phaseout of fossil fuel production in Aotearoa
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While the Government plans new oil and gas exploration, Oxfam Aotearoa has published a new report saying it’s time to close the industry down for good. Released on COP28’s Just …
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Unfair share report: Unequal climate finance to East Africa hunger crisis
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Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia and South Sudan have incurred $7.4bn of livestock losses alone as a result of climate change Despite being largely responsible for the worsening climate crisis in East …
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Water dilemmas: The cascading impacts of water insecurity in a heating world
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Climate-induced water insecurity poses one of the biggest threats to humanity and will lead to more hunger, disease and displacement Oxfam water engineers are having to drill deeper, more expensive …
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New Oxfam report shows broken promises on climate finance
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A new report out this week titled ‘Climate Finance Shadow Report’ from Oxfam shows New Zealand still has much more to do to support poorer countries adapt and respond to …
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Rich countries’ continued failure to honour their US$100 billon climate finance promise threatens negotiations and undermines climate action
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Rich countries’ continued failure to honor their $100 billon climate finance promise threatens negotiations and undermines climate action As global greenhouse emissions continue to rise, and climate change wreaks more …
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Footing the Bill Report
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800 percent increase in UN appeal needs for extreme weather-related emergencies – new Oxfam research.The amount of money needed for UN humanitarian appeals involving extreme weather events like floods or …
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Dangerous Delay 2 Report: The cost of inaction
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One person likely dying from hunger every 48 seconds in drought-ravaged East Africa as world again fails to heed warnings One person is likely dying of hunger every 48 seconds …
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The Ignored Pandemic Report
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A new Oxfam report shows an undeniable increase in gender-based violence (GBV) during the COVID-19 pandemic around the world to which too many governments and donors are not doing enough …
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Breaking Through Red Lines Report
Breaking Through Red Lines Report
Oxfam Aotearoa along with Oxfam Australia, and Oxfam in the Pacific have released a new report titled Breaking through red lines. Oxfam says that the report draws attention to gaps …
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Detention as the Default Report
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Greece is turning more and more to the practice of administrative detention to manage people who arrive in Greece to claim asylum. This is according to the new report, Detention …
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Tightening the Net Report
Tightening the Net Report
Land-hungry ‘net zero’ schemes could force an 80 percent rise in global food prices and more hunger while allowing rich nations and corporates to continue “dirty business-as-usual” Using land alone …
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A Shot At Recovery Report
Measuring corporate commitments towards a free, fair, and accessible COVID-19 vaccine
Scientists have delivered multiple safe and effective vaccines, but pharmaceutical corporations and governments are still failing to make enough doses and facilitate their distribution everywhere. Vaccines could indeed get us …
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The Inequality Virus Report
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The coronavirus pandemic has the potential to lead to an increase in inequality in almost every country at once, the first time this has happened since records began. The virus …
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Shelter From The Storm Report
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As 2020 draws to a close, the economic devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic shows no sign of abating. Without urgent action, global poverty and inequality will deepen dramatically. Hundreds …
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Standing With The Frontlines Report
Tinaai, explains to village children from Kiribati the importance of mangroves in protecting the country's shores from coastal erosion. Credit: Vlad Sokhin/Panos/OxfamAU
Boosting climate finance for developing and climate-vulnerable countries is a key part of fulfilling the Paris Agreement. New Zealand should double its climate finance to get closer to doing its …
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Media releases

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The latest news and media releases from Oxfam Aotearoa

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Oxfam reaction to the Global Report on Food Crises 2024

Today’s “Global Report on Food Crises” (GRFC), led by the Food Security Information Network (FSIN), says that 281.6 million people …
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People in northern Gaza forced to survive on 245 calories a day, less than a can of beans

People in northern Gaza have been forced to survive on an average of 245 calories a day – less than …
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Oxfam reaction to the UN Security Council’s call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

In response to the UN Security Council’s call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Oxfam’s UN Representative and Head of …
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Global water crisis looms yet only one in four of the biggest food and agriculture corporations say they’re reducing water use and pollution

Only 28 percent of the world’s most influential food and agriculture corporations report they are reducing their water withdrawals and …
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Final Oxfam Trailwalker event in New Zealand to take place this weekend

Since 2006, over 20,000 New Zealanders have taken part in this incredible endurance team event while fundraising for Oxfam Aotearoa.After …
Gaza

Israel government continues to block Gaza aid response

Israeli authorities have rejected a warehouse full of international aid including oxygen, incubators and Oxfam water and sanitation gear all …
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Gaza: Airdrops and sea routes are no alternative to aid delivery by land

25 NGOs call on governments to prioritise ceasefire and ground-based humanitarian aid as deaths from malnutrition and disease rise.Human rights …
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South Sudan: More than 300 people share a single water tap, as transit centres hold four times their capacity

South Sudan: More than 300 people share a single water tap, as transit centres hold four times their capacity, increasing …

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