I would like to take a minute to write about how much I appreciate working for an organisation that takes its civil and community responsibilities seriously. The Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has for years given every single employee 2 paid volunteer days to use for projects that are dear to their heart.
This small New Zealand bank is owned by a much larger Aussie bank, the National Australia Bank (NAB), which also operates with the same corporate duty, giving their employees the same benefit. They also offer grants to employees that donate their time to community organisations above and beyond the 2 days given to them.
I am please to announce that I was successful in securing a $2000AUD grant for BAMBA, which will be put to great use on the many park initiatives that will be underway over the next year.
So, the next time you think of the BNZ as just another big greedy bank that is solely focused on profit and screwing the little guy, take pause and consider the good that they do, such as these small community grants right up to the Kiwi for Kiwis
