Here at the J R McKenzie Trust, we have recently had the pleasure of celebrating some important milestones

In general, transformational change requires long-term commitment and support if it’s to be realised. One of the organisations that the J R McKenzie Trust has been supporting for many years is Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand

Puāwai means to blossom, and blossoming is exactly what has happened for the rangatahi who have completed

The annual Hui Kaikōkiri is a highlight on the Te Kāwai Toro calendar

West Auckland Together (WAT) is a collective of community organisations that is committed to working for Māori and Pasifika

The Gender Justice Collective (GJC) is an independent, non-profit network drawn from all walks of life

An innovative new service to help both those seeking and distributing philanthropic funding in Aotearoa New Zealand

Drawing on heritage and traditions and incorporating a cultural narrative into an organisation can have many benefits

In February 2021, Kaikōkiri and the PMP Committee gathered for a Mahi Tahi (working together as one) hui in the Coromandel to discuss the potential opportunities and challenges this approach could present…

Earlier in December, the Child Poverty Monitor 2021, which reports on child poverty in Aotearoa New Zealand and its impacts, was released…

The Climate Change Iwi Leaders Group was established four years ago during the November 2018 National Iwi Chairs Forum, where the new rōpū was tasked with the enormously important mandate of building Māori climate resilience…

From species like the delicate hīhī birds through to our mighty kauri trees – many of our native taonga are under threat…

The J R McKenzie Trust is pleased to announce its most recent funding recipients.

The J R McKenzie Trust is pleased to announce its most recent funding recipients.

Weave is a collaboration of eight Family Foundations from around Aotearoa New Zealand that helps groups work together to achieve greater outcomes for their communities.

From Māori climate resilience, rangatahi development, healthcare services, storytelling through a Te Ao Māori lens, business development, and much more… there is no shortage of incredible Māori rōpū across Aotearoa each making their mark on their communities

People and organisations are continuously experimenting with new ideas and strategies. Funders are no different, and some are seeing philanthropy in a new light. It’s from this standpoint that the concept of ‘participatory philanthropy’ has emerged.

Tackling some of the biggest challenges facing society today, and achieving transformational outcomes on minimal resources, takes an extra level of skill and commitment. For many of the 27,000-plus charities currently operating in Aotearoa New Zealand, this is an everyday occurrence