The power of social media

​A recent response to the economic impact of the pandemic and the need to buy local, was the set-up of a Facebook page called New Zealand Made Products. To date, it has hundreds of local producers, artisans and charities promoting their goods and services.

​Earlybird, the story of the baby pukeko that hatched early and how he learnt to fly, is also in the pipeline to feature on this page. This children’s story book was created by The Champion Foundation and all proceeds from sale of the books and prints go to The Champion Centre. 
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The book is available in English and Te Reo Māori. Illustrated prints are also available for purchase online:
​https://www.facebook.com/groups/519618962054849/search/?query=andrea%20heffernan&epa=SEARCH_BOX