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.
  • Article in Chartered Accountants Australia-New Zealand's Acuity Magazine April 2025 "How everyone can benefit from philanthropy"- read the article here.

Making a real difference through leadership

08 Dec 2020

I am so proud to have joined the Community Foundations of NZ (CFNZ) Board as a Trustee, principally because of the wonderful work that CFNZ and its member Community Foundations are doing to help New Zealanders strengthen their communities and change lives...

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Meaningful corporate giving

19 Oct 2020

In recent years, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become a higher priority for companies as they recognise the numerous benefits to their businesses, employees and communities...

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New Zealand's generosity in the spotlight

23 Sept 2020

Local giving has always been important and with September being Wills Month it’s a timely reminder look after our future generations and our local communities. ..

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How lawyers can make a difference to community recovery

18 Sept 2020

It’s been quite a year and it’s certainly been a time when we have seen professionals across New Zealand pause and reflect on what they can do to make a difference...

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September is Wills Month

08 Sept 2020

It never fails to surprise me where people’s passions lie, and everyone is different in terms of what lights their fire...

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Kiwi generosity - it's in our DNA

05 Sept 2020

One of the many aspects of Kiwi life we can be proud of is our generosity. The Global Giving Index places New Zealand third in the world...

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