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.
Celebrating community philanthropy
08 Mar 2023
As Patron of Community Foundations, I’m glad to have this opportunity to acknowledge the work that you do to support New Zealanders and communities across the country...
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Cyclone Gabrielle response and recovery
21 Feb 2023
Community Foundations can play a central role in communities at times of disaster. Initially, they can help with disaster-response and they step in to help the community recover for the long-term...
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Responding in times of emergencies
14 Feb 2023
If you are wondering how to best help those impacted by cyclone Gabrielle, or the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, here are some considerations based upon our experience and global best practice....
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Collaboration, communication and clarity
30 Jan 2023
A new year brings new opportunities, change, challenges and success so it’s timely to consider, as community foundations set up for the new year, three top tips for philanthropic success: collaboration, communication, and clarity...
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Give and get your tax back
26 Jan 2023
Now is a great time of year to consider giving goals, as donations made now are eligible for a 33.3% tax credit this year, up to the amount of tax you pay ...
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A short and imperfect history of early New Zealand philanthropy
24 Jan 2023
For those of you interested in philanthropy, a look at the history of Aotearoa New Zealand shows that our philanthropic culture, post-colonisation, started slowly, responding cautiously to emerging needs...
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