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.
Legacy giving that strengthens communities
14 Sept 2025
Wills Month is a time to consider carefully what you will do with your assets and who you will leave them to. It’s an important process that we should all engage in — for our own peace of mind and for the benefit of the people we love and the causes we care about...
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Leaving a legacy that lasts
08 Sept 2025
Wills Month is a timely reminder to ensure our affairs are in order and our loved ones are provided for. Everyone should have a will, no matter their age or stage of life. Yet, a will can be much more than a legal formality. It can pass on values, aspirations, and hope, and spark meaningful conversations about the legacy we want to leave behind...
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‘The philanthropy boom’ and the fast-changing role of professional advisors
05 Sept 2025
It is encouraging to see growing interest from professional advisors, keen to incorporate the topic of philanthropy as part of wider and more holistic advising services. Why is the topic of philanthropy so important in professional advising? ...
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Community foundations are shifting the way that Kiwis give
02 Sept 2025
Sir Stephen Tindall is a name that is synonymous with community, financial growth and giving and he was inspired when he discovered the unique community foundation giving model in the USA 20 years ago...
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Kiwis intentionally shaping their legacies
31 Aug 2025
It’s really hard to give well. Many people have shared this same thought with me over the years as they try to work out where it would be best to place their donations and giving intent, in order to shift the dial on the problems that they see locally...
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Leaving a personal legacy
26 Aug 2025
The ability to leave a legacy is so important. It certainly drives me. Back in 1987, when I was given the privilege of wearing the All Blacks jersey for the first time, someone gave it to me. My responsibility was to think about what state that jersey would be in when I pass it on to the next generation, or the next person to pick up that mantle.
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