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.
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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Celebrating community philanthropy
08 Mar 2023
As Patron of Community Foundations, I’m glad to have this opportunity to acknowledge the work that you do to support New Zealanders and communities across the country...
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Cyclone Gabrielle response and recovery
21 Feb 2023
Community Foundations can play a central role in communities at times of disaster. Initially, they can help with disaster-response and they step in to help the community recover for the long-term...
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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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