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Scoop
22-07-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Local Group Of ‘Angels' Celebrate A Decade Of Giving Back To Western Bay Of Plenty
21 July 2025 What do you get when you mix a glass of wine or a good coffee, with a big heart for helping others? You get Sally's Angels – a group of Tauranga women who have turned friendship into one of the region's most inspiring forces for good. This year, Sally's Angels are celebrating an incredible milestone: more than 10 years of giving back to the Western Bay of Plenty through the Acorn Foundation. In that time, this small-but-mighty group has donated over $100,000 to local charities and community organisations – simply by pooling a little each month and fundraising for causes that need a lift. 'We're all like-minded women who want to do something positive for our community,' says founder Sally Morrison. 'The beauty of this group is its simplicity – we each contribute a modest amount, and when you put that together over time, the impact is just incredible.' And yes, they make it fun to be an Angel – often catching up at a local café or over a glass of wine at home. Several times a year, the Angels meet to learn about local organisations making a difference. They also work with Acorn to tap into insights from Vital Update: Tauranga, a wellbeing survey developed with TECT, BayTrust, and Tauranga City Council. This helps them identify the most pressing needs and direct their giving where it will have the most impact. This year, Sally's Angels supported BOP Youth Development Trust and UOKBRO, continuing their long tradition of backing causes that make life better across the Western Bay. Over the years, their giving has reached a wide range of initiatives – from foodbanks and community kitchens to organisations helping vulnerable whānau, youth development, and mental wellbeing. Matty Nicholson, Acorn Foundation's Corporate & Community Giving Specialist, says Sally's Angels prove that small actions create big change. 'Most people think fifty dollars a month won't matter, but when you pool it together, it changes everything. That's what these Angels have done—they've made a huge impact on our community.' Giving Circles like Sally's Angels are part of a growing movement, with more than 2,500 worldwide. Simple and flexible, they're often just friends who want to do good in their own backyard. Through Community Foundations like Acorn, this model is gaining momentum in New Zealand—showing that giving together goes further. After ten years of generosity, these Angels aren't hanging up their halos just yet. Their next chapter is about finding new ways to make life better in the Western Bay – and if the past decade is anything to go by, the sky's the limit.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ex-Wire forward's NRL breakthrough hit by serious injury
FORMER Warrington Wolves forward Matty Nicholson has seen his NRL breakthrough cruelly disrupted by a major injury. The second-rower has been in stellar form for Canberra Raiders since joining them from The Wire for 2025, scoring five tries in nine appearances for the Green Machine. His performances have helped Ricky Stuart's side to sit fourth on the NRL ladder after 10 matches, but he limped off during their defeat to Canterbury Bulldogs at the weekend. Now, the Raiders have confirmed that Nicholson has suffered a fractured fibula as well as a syndesmosis injury to his ankle and will miss up to 12 weeks of action. That would mean a return at the start of August, putting him in the frame to feature in the NRL play-offs should Canberra secure their place. News of Nicholson's injury will also be of concern to England head coach Shaun Wane, with the 21-year-old seemingly certain to be in contention for the season-ending Ashes series against Australia to add to the two caps he won during his two-and-a-half years as a Warrington player.
The Advertiser
13-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Blow for Raiders as prized import face three months out
Canberra's unlikely, charmed run to the NRL's top four has hit an early roadblock with English import Matty Nicholson facing three months on the sideline. Back-rower Nicholson has been a revelation since arriving at Canberra from Super League club Warrington over the off-season. The 21-year-old Yorkshireman has made a spot on the Raiders' right edge his own, registering five tries in nine games. But Nicholson is now staring at a prolonged absence from the NRL after sustaining an ankle injury and fracture to his fibula in last weekend's loss to Canterbury. Zac Hosking looms as the most likely option for coach Ricky Stuart to turn to with the ex-Penrith and Brisbane forward proving a versatile option for the Green Machine this season. Nicholson's absence will be a mighty blow to Stuart's side who have confounded pre-season expectations to sit in the top four. The Raiders (7-3) play struggling Gold Coast on Sunday in what will represent the last chance for Nicholson's fellow second-rower Hudson Young the chance to press his claims for a NSW State of Origin recall. Canberra's unlikely, charmed run to the NRL's top four has hit an early roadblock with English import Matty Nicholson facing three months on the sideline. Back-rower Nicholson has been a revelation since arriving at Canberra from Super League club Warrington over the off-season. The 21-year-old Yorkshireman has made a spot on the Raiders' right edge his own, registering five tries in nine games. But Nicholson is now staring at a prolonged absence from the NRL after sustaining an ankle injury and fracture to his fibula in last weekend's loss to Canterbury. Zac Hosking looms as the most likely option for coach Ricky Stuart to turn to with the ex-Penrith and Brisbane forward proving a versatile option for the Green Machine this season. Nicholson's absence will be a mighty blow to Stuart's side who have confounded pre-season expectations to sit in the top four. The Raiders (7-3) play struggling Gold Coast on Sunday in what will represent the last chance for Nicholson's fellow second-rower Hudson Young the chance to press his claims for a NSW State of Origin recall. Canberra's unlikely, charmed run to the NRL's top four has hit an early roadblock with English import Matty Nicholson facing three months on the sideline. Back-rower Nicholson has been a revelation since arriving at Canberra from Super League club Warrington over the off-season. The 21-year-old Yorkshireman has made a spot on the Raiders' right edge his own, registering five tries in nine games. But Nicholson is now staring at a prolonged absence from the NRL after sustaining an ankle injury and fracture to his fibula in last weekend's loss to Canterbury. Zac Hosking looms as the most likely option for coach Ricky Stuart to turn to with the ex-Penrith and Brisbane forward proving a versatile option for the Green Machine this season. Nicholson's absence will be a mighty blow to Stuart's side who have confounded pre-season expectations to sit in the top four. The Raiders (7-3) play struggling Gold Coast on Sunday in what will represent the last chance for Nicholson's fellow second-rower Hudson Young the chance to press his claims for a NSW State of Origin recall.
Perth Now
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Blow for Raiders as prized import face three months out
Matty Nicholson will miss a big chunk of Canberra's season after surgery on a lower leg injury. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAP Canberra's unlikely, charmed run to the NRL's top four has hit an early roadblock with English import Matty Nicholson facing three months on the sideline. Back-rower Nicholson has been a revelation since arriving at Canberra from Super League club Warrington over the off-season. The 21-year-old Yorkshireman has made a spot on the Raiders' right edge his own, registering five tries in nine games. But Nicholson is now staring at a prolonged absence from the NRL after sustaining an ankle injury and fracture to his fibula in last weekend's loss to Canterbury. Zac Hosking looms as the most likely option for coach Ricky Stuart to turn to with the ex-Penrith and Brisbane forward proving a versatile option for the Green Machine this season. Nicholson's absence will be a mighty blow to Stuart's side who have confounded pre-season expectations to sit in the top four. The Raiders (7-3) play struggling Gold Coast on Sunday in what will represent the last chance for Nicholson's fellow second-rower Hudson Young the chance to press his claims for a NSW State of Origin recall.
West Australian
13-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Blow for Raiders as prized import face three months out
Canberra's unlikely, charmed run to the NRL's top four has hit an early roadblock with English import Matty Nicholson facing three months on the sideline. Back-rower Nicholson has been a revelation since arriving at Canberra from Super League club Warrington over the off-season. The 21-year-old Yorkshireman has made a spot on the Raiders' right edge his own, registering five tries in nine games. But Nicholson is now staring at a prolonged absence from the NRL after sustaining an ankle injury and fracture to his fibula in last weekend's loss to Canterbury. Zac Hosking looms as the most likely option for coach Ricky Stuart to turn to with the ex-Penrith and Brisbane forward proving a versatile option for the Green Machine this season. Nicholson's absence will be a mighty blow to Stuart's side who have confounded pre-season expectations to sit in the top four. The Raiders (7-3) play struggling Gold Coast on Sunday in what will represent the last chance for Nicholson's fellow second-rower Hudson Young the chance to press his claims for a NSW State of Origin recall.
