Latest news
Latest in generosity news on topics of interest across New Zealand, in the media and from our regular and guest bloggers
- Listen to Dr Claire Routley interviewed on National Radio about shaping personal legacies and community foundations - listen to the interview here
- Research shows how a simple legal conversation can change the world - read our article in the September 2023 edition of NZ Law Society Magazine Lawtalk - read the article here
- Kiwi generosity is shifting towards local legacies - read the article here
Giving back to your local community forever
04 Sep 2023
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 over 20 years ago...
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Kiwis love to leave their legacy locally
28 Aug 2023
A rise in localism, coupled with a rise in will-making across the world, has seen a lift in the number of legacy gifts New Zealanders are leaving in their wills. Today, the New Zealand community foundations’ network has over 650 confirmed legacy gifts, all to be invested for the benefit of local communities...
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Top tips for leaving a charitable gift in your will
25 Aug 2023
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa. Giving gifts in your will is a sensible way to ensure your legacy remains after you pass....
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The first remarkable gift
02 Aug 2023
Our very first donor, Edna Brown, gave a remarkable gift which has sparked a multimillion-dollar network...
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Building strong communities
13 Jun 2023
Our management team attended Reconnect2023, the Community Foundations of Canada conference in Toronto earlier this month, set amongst great anticipation and palpable excitement, with 750 delegates from 21 nations...
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Community Foundations and the NZ funding landscape
27 Mar 2023
We often get asked how community funding in Aotearoa NZ works, and it’s easy to see why, it’s complex...
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