Latest news

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

  • SEPTEMBER IS WILLS MONTH! Read our news article in The Post about Kiwis intentionally shaping their legacies - read the article here.
  • Read our article with LawNews July 2025 'How lawyers and their clients can help the charitable sector' - read the article here.
  • Read our article in Chartered Accountants Australia-New Zealand's Acuity Magazine April 2025 "How everyone can benefit from philanthropy"- read the article here.

Activate Impact - 2023 conference

28 Sept 2023

Our sector conference was held from September 19-20 2023 in Wellington. With this year's theme being 'Activate Impact' the lineup included a cross section of thought leaders from Aotearoa NZ and around the world....

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Name change and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

26 Sept 2023

In a move that reflects a genuine commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Community Foundations of Aotearoa New Zealand is proud to announce a change to its identity...

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A simple legal conversation can change the world

17 Sept 2023

Research from across the world points to a pivotal moment where lawyers and estate planners have influence over estate planning conversations; a moment which is becoming hard to ignore...

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Where there’s a will, there’s a way (to give back)

11 Sept 2023

For those who want to use their will to do good in a strategic and long-lasting way, the community foundation model is worth a look...

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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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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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