by Tarin Persson | Sep 29, 2026 | Article, News, Scholarship partners
PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 2026 Manaaki and meaning: matching value and values in your client gifts What does the spirit of Christmas mean to your business? Manaakitanga – care for others – is a concept that’s special in New Zealand and something many Kiwi...
by Tarin Persson | Sep 23, 2026 | News, Scholarship partners
PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 2026 First Foundation partners with Milford Foundation to build on scholarship success A new partnership between First Foundation and Milford Foundation is amplifying the impact, scale and reach of two organisations dedicated to unlocking young...
by Tarin Persson | Sep 8, 2026 | Article, Case studies, Scholarship partners
PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 2026 The Fabulous Ladies Giving Circle shows philanthropy is open to everyone In a world often focused on individuals, the Fabulous Ladies Giving Circle came together in shared belief that collectively, we can achieve extraordinary things. This...
by Reece Abel | Jul 2, 2026 | Alumni, Events, News, Scholarship partners
PUBLISHED JUNE 2026 Budget 2026 for tertiary pathways and partners Budget 2026 changes how Aotearoa invests in tertiary education. It confirms the end of the final‑year Fees Free scheme after 2026 and redirects part of that funding into targeted education and training...
by Reece Abel | Jun 22, 2026 | Alumni, Events, News, Scholarship partners
PUBLISHED JUNE 2026 Potential is everywhere funding is not This year 88 rangatahi crossed the stage at our Night of Firsts. We also said no to 86, every one already shortlisted, talented, ready. This is the story of the potential behind that number, and how you can...
by Reece Abel | May 18, 2026 | Alumni, Events, News, Scholarship partners
PUBLISHED MAY 2026 A celebration that belonged to everyone The 2026 Night of Firsts brought together our community to honour the remarkable individuals whose journeys remind us that a single opportunity can change everything. This extraordinary evening celebrated the...
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[…] on sustainability to their workplaces. Jessica Vandermeer, 2019 Spark New Zealand scholar and Loshaunce Leaso, 2021 Mike Ross scholar show…
[…] cycle of intergenerational poverty. Individual partners also further their impact. For example, the Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Foundation partners…
[…] between their communities, universities and other areas of society. The success of scholars like Mahdi, who supports his refugee…