Rabobank digs deep for earthquake victims

Stock Journal Wednesday 23rd February, 2011

RABOBANK'S New Zealand division will donate $100,000 to assist with relief and recovery from this week's devastating earthquake in Christchurch. RaboDirect Australia has also committed to donate $NZ3000 for each try at this weekend's Super Rugby game between the RaboDirect Melbourne Rebels and the Canberra Brumbies in Melbourne. The bank is donating the funds to the Salvation Army to assist in a range of urgently-needed relief activities to support people affected by the tragedy. Rabobank general manager for New Zealand, Ben Russell, said the bank was also expanding its employee workplace giving program to enable staff in NZ and Australia to donate to the relief effort, with staff contributions to be matched by the bank. "This is the most devastating natural disaster to hit New Zealand in ...

Read more

Share this article:
Back to Australian Herald

Comments

  • No comments yet for this story

    • Have your say

    • By submitting your comment you agree to our terms and conditions

    Featured Story

    ACC report warns of increasing illicit drug abuse in professional sports

    The Australian Crime Commission's (ACC) Illicit Drug Data Report 2011-12 has warned of an alarming increase in the use, seizure and arrests for illicit drugs in sports, especially in football.

    The ...

    News Survey

    Do you take the threat of North Korea seriously?

    View results

    On Facebook

    They said it

    Nothing will ever completely replace playing the game I love, however I feel like I'm starting a new adventure and I'm genuinely excited about what lies ahead. I'm fortunate to have been given many opportunities throughout my career and now I feel it's my time to give back.

    David Beckham

    The world's best known footballer was speaking after formally announcing his retirement.