Latest news
Latest in generosity news on topics of interest across New Zealand, in the media and from our regular and guest bloggers
- Read our article in Chartered Accountants Australia-New Zealand's Acuity Magazine April 2025 "How everyone can benefit from philanthropy"- read the article here.
- Community foundations have great potential to empower communities from within - read our blog published by Alliance Magazine - read the article here
- Member story of the month! Read this recent article featured in the Waikato Times from Momentum Waikato Community Foundation: how community foundations create lasting impact through gifts in wills - read the article here.
The importance of having a will
02 Sept 2021
As lawyers involved in preserving and enhancing family wealth we regularly meet with clients to discuss their objectives and risks. It is surprising how often we realise that a client does not have a will or has not reviewed their will in recent years....
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Kiwis step up generosity
01 Sept 2021
September is Wills Month, and I add my voice to Community Foundations to encourage Kiwis who can to include a provision in their estate so that their legacy includes making a difference to the community causes they care about...
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What will be your legacy?
29 Aug 2021
I am immensely proud about the tireless work Community Foundations do in partnership with caring people, families and businesses, to make their communities better not just now but forever...
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Thriving community philanthropy
15 Jun 2021
Right now, there is a real buzz about and a thirst for knowledge in new areas – impact investing, working with corporates exploring CSR, smart and enduring distribution models, strategic and flexible grant making, building enduring relationships to support Māori and wider community aspirations...
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What matters most in communities
11 May 2021
It is with a sense of excitement and privilege that I join the CFNZ team and I look forward to meeting with the whānau over the coming weeks ahead to hear what matters most to your people and your communities...
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New Executive Director Appointed
10 May 2021
The Board of Community Foundations of NZ are delighted to announce that Arron Perriam has been appointed as Executive Director...
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