Latest news

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

  • New Giving in Aotearoa NZ - Bequests research out now - read the research here.
  • Eleanor Cater was interviewed on Radio New Zealand's Checkpoint about gifts in wills research and how impactful these gifts are for charities and communities - listen to the interview here.
  • Read our recent article in New Zealand Property Lawyer about professional advisor practice and the conversation gap - read the article here.
  • Read about our 2026 National Conference - September 13-15 - in international philanthropy Alliance Magazine - read the article here.
  • Member story of the month! Read this story from Nikau Foundation - How Wellingtonians are making charitable gifts last forever - read the article here.

Business giving making a real difference

12 Feb 2021

If there is something we have seen growth in lately it’s been the interest of businesses in giving back to their communities in a meaningful way...

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Making Trust funds work for community

11 Jan 2021

Changes to the Trusts Act have highlighted the need for community funds to be put to better use..

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Celebrating our people

21 Dec 2020

Fresh from our national conference last month I had been reflecting on this year and the stellar people working in our sector, when I saw that one of our new managers to the network has just won a ‘Kiwibank Local Hero’ award..

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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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