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.
Building connected communities
04 May 2026
There's something energetic - and empowering - about a room full of people whose job is to believe in their communities. Our network’s upcoming sector conference in September - Building Connected Communities | Te hanga i ngā hapori tūhono – I am certain will be no different...
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The clock is ticking for Incorporated Societies
10 Mar 2026
If your organisation is one of New Zealand's 24,000 Incorporated Societies, there's an important deadline you cannot afford to ignore: 5 April 2026. Under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022, every Incorporated Society in the country must reregister under the new legislation before that date. Miss the deadline, and your Society will lose its legal standing entirely...
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Women's philanthropy: the quiet revolution
08 Mar 2026
Who is shaping the future of philanthropy? Increasingly, it’s women. A landmark new Australian report is putting numbers to what many of us working in community philanthropy have long observed: women are leading the charge when it comes to generosity.
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What drives generosity and what gets in the way?
02 Mar 2026
Are there any key drivers that encourage Kiwis to give....
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It’s easy to give and get (your tax) back
02 Feb 2026
All around the world, tax rebates are used to encourage people to donate more to charities and causes. They are a powerful way to inspire generosity and shows that private donations are truly valued in helping to build strong, vibrant communities.
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The overhead myth: are we strangling the charities we love?
29 Jan 2026
Community foundations work with hundreds of Kiwis who want to create positive change in their communities. We love the passion with which local people care about the work of community-led change, and in many cases the long-term commitment to enabling that change. However, there is a statement that we hear all too often: "I'm happy to pay for the work of the charity, but not the salary and overhead costs" ....
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