by Tarin Persson | Aug 18, 2022 | Alumni, Case studies, Work Experience
PUBLISHED AUGUST 2022 A hand-up helped Sammy rise and rise Sammy Hughes is a Senior Fellow of the Atlantic Fellows, Chair and Founder of Nōna Te Ao Charitable Trust, and Senior Manager in the Consulting Division at EY. It’s a world away from where he may have...
by Tarin Persson | Jun 15, 2022 | Article, Case studies, Events, News
PUBLISHED JUNE 2022 Matariki sets out a bright vision At our Mahi that Matters Awards evening, Matariki Owen Turuwhenua, NZCT Scholar 2022, received our Korowai on behalf of this year’s new awardees. His beautifully delivered words captured the sentiment of this...
by Tarin Persson | Jun 2, 2022 | Alumni, Article, Case studies
PUBLISHED JUNE 2022 Leni Leota, First Foundation Trustee Award 2022 Leni Leota, Rutherford Rede Scholar, was the deserving winner of this year’s Trustee Award. This year’s finalists took extraordinary paths to reach incredibly high standards. Leni is a true example...
by Tarin Persson | Mar 31, 2022 | Alumni, Case studies, Mentoring
PUBLISHED MARCH 2022 Creating community in change “It’s hard to be what you can’t see. When you’re starting out on a new path, having someone you can relate to who has already been on that same journey can make all the difference.” Dr. Gemma Pugh,...
by Tarin Persson | Feb 26, 2022 | Article, Case studies
PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 2022 People-powered impact Lee and Penny Stevens show the power of relationships and community. Philanthropists, Lee and Penny Stevens show how much of a ripple effect their generosity creates – especially when combined with others in the First...
by Tarin Persson | Nov 26, 2021 | Case studies, Mentoring
PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 2021 On opening doors and options Paulette Elliott of KPMG stepped up to become a First Foundation mentor two years ago. She is passionate about the agri-food sector, as manager with KPMG Propagate and a supporter of more sustainable outcomes. ...
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