Latest news

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

  • Read our article in Chartered Accountants Australia-New Zealand's Acuity Magazine April 2025 "How everyone can benefit from philanthropy"- read the article here.
  • Community foundations have great potential to empower communities from within - read our blog published by Alliance Magazine - read the article here
  • Member story of the month! Read this recent article featured in the Waikato Times from Momentum Waikato Community Foundation: how community foundations create lasting impact through gifts in wills - read the article here.

Responding in times of emergencies

14 Feb 2023

If you are wondering how to best help those impacted by cyclone Gabrielle, or the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, here are some considerations based upon our experience and global best practice....

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Collaboration, communication and clarity

30 Jan 2023

A new year brings new opportunities, change, challenges and success so it’s timely to consider, as community foundations set up for the new year, three top tips for philanthropic success: collaboration, communication, and clarity...

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Give and get your tax back

26 Jan 2023

Now is a great time of year to consider giving goals, as donations made now are eligible for a 33.3% tax credit this year, up to the amount of tax you pay ...

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A short and imperfect history of early New Zealand philanthropy

24 Jan 2023

For those of you interested in philanthropy, a look at the history of Aotearoa New Zealand shows that our philanthropic culture, post-colonisation, started slowly, responding cautiously to emerging needs...

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New partnership Fonterra and CFNZ

21 Nov 2022

A new partnership to grow philanthropy at a grass roots level across New Zealand has been announced between Community Foundations of NZ and Fonterra...

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Thought leadership in philanthropy

04 Nov 2022

Our management team were privileged to attend the Community Foundations Australia conference in Geelong, Victoria at the end of October and the experience has given pause for some reflection, none more so than the sector collaboration that is going on to double philanthropic giving across Australia by 2030. It’s a bold goal, led by a bold vision, with Philanthropy Australia leading the charge...

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