About David & Margaret Allis

A Lifetime of Purpose

Married for over 35 years, David and Margaret have dedicated their lives to raising their six children and building ventures that serve a greater good.

From spending three years in Kolkata, India, to raising a bustling family in Auckland, their journey has always been centered on community. Today, from their home office in Devonport, they manage a global network of businesses and charities designed to create tangible change.

The "Profit for Good" Model

David and Margaret run Barcodes New Zealand and International Barcodes with a unique commitment: 100% of Barcodes NZ is owned by the trust.

This means 90% or more of profits are donated to high-impact charities, making them a leading example of "Profit for Good" in Aotearoa.

Margaret in Cairo

Margaret with Nesema in Cairo, who runs a business with help from a GHNI micro-enterprise loan.

Visiting Cairo project

Margaret and David visiting a GHNI community project in Cairo.

GHNI Team 2025

With the GHNI team in Cairo, 2025.

Writings & Insights

A Better World Blog

David’s explorations of faith, justice, and effective strategies for addressing global poverty.

Better Water

A technical resource focusing on innovative, low-cost solutions for sustainable global clean water access.

Index: David Allis - Margaret Allis - Personal Story - Married 35 Years - Family Legacy - Kolkata India Experience - Devonport Home Office - Barcodes New Zealand - International Barcodes - 100% Trust Owned - Profit for Good Model - High-Impact Philanthropy - Aotearoa Social Enterprise - Cairo Egypt Visit 2025 - GHNI Partnership - Micro-Enterprise Loans - A Better World Blog - Better Water Technical Resource - Sustainable Water Solutions - Stuff NZ Profile - Robin Hood Philanthropy - Impactful Ninja Interview - Flagstaff Newspaper Feature - David ([email protected] )