Latest news
Latest in generosity news on topics of interest across New Zealand, in the media and from our regular and guest bloggers
- News article in The Post about Kiwis intentionally shaping their legacies - read the article here.
- Article in LawNews July 2025 'How lawyers and their clients can help the charitable sector' - read the article here.
- Member story of the month! Read this story in The NZ Herald about Judy Beer and her everlasting gift for Northland, to be cared for by Northland Community Foundation - read the article here.
Wills Month: local people building NZ communities
29 Sept 2025
Here at CFANZ we are really proud of our Wills Month campaign that now ripples across the charity sector and has made its way into the language of legal and wealth management...
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Why bequests matter more than ever
22 Sept 2025
Many New Zealanders give generously during their lifetime, but far fewer think about the impact they can have by including a gift in their will. With $1.6 trillion expected to transfer between generations by 2050, the scale of this opportunity is immense...
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Alan Goodyear "The Old Boy"
16 Sept 2025
This Wills Month we’re continuing our video series, sharing the stories of everyday New Zealanders whose generosity is strengthening their communities for generations to come...
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Legacy giving that strengthens communities
14 Sept 2025
Wills Month is a time to consider carefully what you will do with your assets and who you will leave them to. It’s an important process that we should all engage in — for our own peace of mind and for the benefit of the people we love and the causes we care about...
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Leaving a legacy that lasts
08 Sept 2025
Wills Month is a timely reminder to ensure our affairs are in order and our loved ones are provided for. Everyone should have a will, no matter their age or stage of life. Yet, a will can be much more than a legal formality. It can pass on values, aspirations, and hope, and spark meaningful conversations about the legacy we want to leave behind...
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‘The philanthropy boom’ and the fast-changing role of professional advisors
05 Sept 2025
It is encouraging to see growing interest from professional advisors, keen to incorporate the topic of philanthropy as part of wider and more holistic advising services. Why is the topic of philanthropy so important in professional advising? ...
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