Latest news

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

  • Purposely Podcast recently interviewed our CE, Eleanor Cater, about the increasingly crucial role of community foundations in communities: local energy tackling local issues - listen here.
  • News article in The Post about women's giving: the quiet revolution - read the article here.
  • Article in LawNews 'How lawyers and their clients can help the charitable sector' - read the article here.
  • Member story of the month! Read this story about the resettlement of the historic $14.5m Bashford-Nicholls Trust into the care of Taranaki Foundation - read the article here.

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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Celebrating generosity in Tairāwhiti-Gisborne

21 Nov 2019

The Sunrise Foundation just celebrated five years of generosity and giving in Tairāwhiti-Gisborne, yet the funding landscape is changing quickly....

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