In 2015, St John of God Hauora Trust (SJGHT) launched a new project called HOPE, or Housing Opportunities for Parental Enhancement, in Christchurch. Designed to support young whānau who are homeless or highly vulnerable, it was supported through a philanthropic collaboration between The Todd Foundation, The Vodafone Foundation and the J R McKenzie Trust.

Momentum is growing within the Peter McKenzie Project (PMP). As you may be aware, PMP has the privilege and responsibility of maximising the funds held in the Jayar Charitable Trust, which was brought into being and nurtured by Peter until his untimely death. He suggested that the funds be spent on one specific focus to make as much difference as possible, over a period of up to 20 years.

The team at J R McKenzie Trust was pleased to have the opportunity to attend the Philanthropy New Zealand Network Symposium which took place in Auckland on 11 and 12 April.

The May 2018 edition of J R McKenzie Trust’s quarterly e-newsletter, He Pito Mata, is out now.

The DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge is reaching out to up and coming Māori digital entrepreneurs across Aotearoa. Now in its third year, it aims to inspire more Māori to engage in the digital economy by helping emerging Māori innovators turn their creative ideas into reality.

Ara Taiohi’s Youth Week is taking place from 19 to 27 May and the theme this year is “Ahakoa te aha, kei a koe te tikanga: Be who you want to be.” Youth Week is focused on celebrating rangatahi, the contribution they make to Aotearoa New Zealand, and the people who support them.

The J R McKenzie Trust is very happy to welcome Mark Dossor as the new CEO of Rangatira Investments. Our funding is made possible by dividends received each year from this pioneering company established by Sir J R McKenzie in 1937.

The J R McKenzie Trust has always had a strong commitment to learning and development and we’re constantly seeking ways to improve our work. We want to understand how best to serve our communities and embracing opportunities to gain knowledge is a big part of that.