We are a progressive, forward-looking organisation run by a Board of Trustees that bring experience and skill sets from across the public and private sector on a volunteer basis. Become part of the fastest growing form of philanthropy in the world. Set up a Fund in your family’s name or contribute to the general distribution fund and see the impact of your donation on the Hawke’s Bay region.

The New Foundations brand was established by the Waimakariri District Council directly after 4 September. The brand is now synonymous with earthquake recovery information and is used across all Council earthquake related communications. Residents can find current and accurate earthquake information in the New Foundations Newsletter and on the New Foundations website and noticeboards.

The Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind (RNZFB) is the country’s main provider of sight loss habilitation and rehabilitation services to over 11,500 blind and partially sighted New Zealanders.

We help people affected by heart disease. We fund research. We help people make healthy living choices. We run programmes to encourage Kiwi heart health.

The Lion Foundation is one of New Zealand's oldest and most respected Charitable Trusts. In the past 26 years, we've returned over $590 million back to the community, supporting thousands of good causes right around New Zealand.

Community Foundations: Provide a vehicle for people to leave a gift to their community. Funds are pooled and invested in perpetuity. Interest from the funds supports your local community or organization every year, forever. You choose who is to benefit from your fund’s annual distributions. Voluntary trustees are committed to ensuring a strong and caring foundation supporting your community.