Latest news

Latest in generosity news on topics of interest across New Zealand, in the media and from our regular and guest bloggers

  • SEPTEMBER IS WILLS MONTH! Read our news article in The Post about Kiwis intentionally shaping their legacies - read the article here.
  • Read our article with LawNews July 2025 'How lawyers and their clients can help the charitable sector' - read the article here.
  • Read our article in Chartered Accountants Australia-New Zealand's Acuity Magazine April 2025 "How everyone can benefit from philanthropy"- read the article here.

New research on giving

25 Feb 2020

The long-awaited NZ Support Report by JBWere and Philanthropy New Zealand is out this week and it includes some really interesting research on giving trends across Aotearoa New Zealand...

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Whakaari and the generosity of the global village

30 Jan 2020

Response to the tragedy that unfolded on December 9th upon Whakaari / White Island has been incredibly heart-warming. When it comes to adversity, the generosity of our global village is paving the way forward..

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Generosity shaping our local communities

23 Jan 2020

With 17 Community Foundations across Aotearoa NZ most people in our country have the ability to give back to their community in a strategic way that will support the causes they are most passionate about, forever...

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New Fund launched for the victims of Whakaari/White Island

18 Dec 2019

News from Eastern Bay Community Foundation

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New partnership announcement with Craigs Investment Partners

04 Dec 2019

Craigs Investment Partners launches strategic giving partnership with Community Foundations of Aotearoa New Zealand...

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Giving Tuesday bringing joy to the world

03 Dec 2019

There's no doubt Kiwis are really good at giving. Today, on Giving Tuesday, is a time for us to say a heartfelt *thank you* to the Kiwis who are changing communities through their generosity...

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