----------------------------------------- What’s your favourite act of kindness? ----------------------------------------- Peter Dunne: "Listen to what someone has to say, and then respond as best I can to help." John Banks QSO: "Giving financial support to the SPCA to continue the great work they do with animal rights and animal welfare." Tim Shadbolt: "Helping someone who has broken down by the side of the road, because they are feeling insecure, shattered and vulnerable. I always stop and help." Kristin Gardiner: "Ask someone you trust: What are my blindspots?" Maggie Ip: "Donation" Kristin Gardiner: "Add sincerity to your next apology by asking: How can I make it right?" Kristin Gardiner: "Abandon all blame – blame gives away your power to change." Dann Hume: "An honest smile." Garry Moore: "Sit down and enjoy your kids and their friends; the debate, the challenges and the joy all comes free." Garth McVicar: "Be prepared to listen to anyone, help those in need, offer my time for free and never think I am better than anyone else simply because they may look different or dress different." Michelle Berridge: "Providing someone with a soft place to land." Julie Redgrave: "Act anonymously to another’s advantage." Judi Gardiner: "Sincerely forgive someone, even if you cannot yet verbalise it to them." Kristin Gardiner: "See today as a second shot at Valentines." Yvonne Smith: "Sharing useful information" Jonathan Gardiner: "Calling my family on the other side of the world. " Jeanette Fitzsimons: "Consume less stuff and produce less waste, so that our children and grandchildren will have a planet that is still rich in clean water and air and a multitude of wonderful plants and animals." Kerry Prendergast: "Giving more than I expect in return." Tariana Turia: "When my family call me to see if I am OK."