Established in 2011, Innovate Change uses creative and participatory approaches to build social connectedness that enables youth development, whānau well-being and positive ageing. Working closely with communities and organisations to design and deliver services, policies, and programmes that meet people’s needs, Innovate Change places these needs at the heart of all its activities…

J R McKenzie Trust’s quartely e-newsletter is out now!

The Peter McKenzie Project (PMP) is very pleased to make its first grant totalling $1.37m over five years. In partnership with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, PMP is supporting a new social innovation hub, Tokona te Raki: Māori Futures Collective, which is designed to increase Māori participation, success, and progression in education and employment in the Ngāi Tahu region…

The Free Store is somewhat unique in its approach to supporting its community, but it has a commonly-held purpose: helping those in need in the most respectful way possible.

The Moko Foundation is on a mission to make the world a better place, starting with young Māori in the Far North town of Kaitaia.

The team at J R McKenzie Trust was honoured to be invited to attend the recent Justice Committee sitting at Parliament by Shakti Youth which was making its submission to the “Marriage (Court Consent to Marriage of Minors) Amendment Bill”.

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.