(Article from New Zealand Herald, 1 November 2008 – read original here)

Do Your Bit

Chances are when you go out to eat over the next month, you’ll be asked to add an extra $2 to your bill. It’s all part of an international charity called DineAid which is aimed to raise money for families in need. Leading Kiwi chef Mark Gregory, who lived and worked in the UK for many years saw a similar concept start there and roll out into other countries including the States, South Africa and Australia. So far over $9 million dollars has been raised internationally. Here in Auckland restaurants taking part include The French Cafe, Clooneys, Dine, Q, Bracu, The Engine Room and more. “It’s a simple and painless way to make a big difference,” says Gregory. www.dineaid.org.nz