While for some people, life returned to a new version of normal after lockdown, at Aviva we can clearly see how the pandemic continues to take its toll on so many. Despite our essential service workers working tirelessly throughout lockdown and beyond, our data shows that need remains high:. Recently Aotearoa, Auckland in particular, has had a nasty reminder of the pervasiveness of this pandemic, with Covid returning to our shores. Before this, the lockdown may have felt like a distant memory to some people, but here at Aviva we never stopped feeling its impact.
Despite this, we were planning to go ahead with our annual street appeal in September. Hundreds of people signed up to volunteer and were ready to collect at various locations across Canterbury.
We decided this week to cancel our appeal. We have moved our appeal online, so people can donate without putting themselves and our volunteers at risk. We are also encouraging people to run their own mini fundraisers during the month of September if they can. If you would like to help, or make a donation, please visit appeal Aviva Street Appeal Cancelled 31st of August,
