Hawke’s Bay Foundation Welcomes New Trustees
Hawke’s Bay Foundation has welcomed three new Trustees, ushering in a new era for the established charity funder. The new look Board that sees the appointment of Andrew Caseley, Leisa Epplett and George Lyons also heralds the departure of long-serving Chair, Giles Pearson and Distributions Chair, Sarah Mulcahy, who are retiring after seven and nine […]
Being Charitable Reigns this Christmas!
Forget the bottle of wine or box of chocolates, Hawke’s Bay businesses are increasingly looking to make their corporate giving more meaningful this Christmas by gifting back to their local community. Hawke’s Bay Foundation Executive Officer Amy Bowkett works at the coalface of the region’s charitable needs and says the ripple effect of businesses choosing […]
Celebrated Junior Golf Fund Tees Off
A coveted junior golf scholarship set up by the late great Stuart Jones once dubbed “The Emperor” has been transferred to Hawke’s Bay Foundation to ensure it continues growing in perpetuity. The SG Jones Junior Fund was launched thirty years ago as a legacy left to the Hastings Golf Club by arguably New Zealand’s finest […]
Foundation Fills Fundraising Gaps for Stretched Charities
A downturn in the region’s charity fundraising sector has left many local non-profit leaders thankful for the support of Hawke’s Bay Foundation. The ongoing impact of Cyclone Gabrielle on top of cost-of-living pressures and a business community still in COVID recovery has left Hawke’s Bay’s not-for-profit sector under strain. Rising demands on services and a […]
‘Pearl in a Whirl’ Boosts Cyclone Recovery
Book sales of ‘Pearl in a Whirl’ – Cyclone Gabrielle’s heart tugging tale of one fluffy cat amid the wreck and ruin has captured the nation and continues to raise funds for Hawke’s Bay’s recovery efforts. Written by bestselling author Catherine Robertson, illustrated by Fifi Colston and published by Penguin, the book officially launched in […]
Where There’s a Will, You Can Forge the Way
It’s so easy to put off writing a will. There can be the assumption that there will always be time down the track to get it sorted or that the process is an unnecessary expense. Yet as lawyers, we commonly see that when someone dies intestate (without a will) it can be expensive and time […]
Hawke’s Bay Couple’s Bequest ‘Par for the Cause’
Pursuing their own passions in life has motivated an adopted Hawke’s Bay couple to leave gifts in their will to help others follow theirs. Avid historian Dr Michelle Smith and former amateur golfing representative Blair Smith describe themselves as “hardworking, pretty ordinary New Zealanders” with a strong desire once they’re gone, to provide financial opportunities […]
Cyclone Relief in Hawke’s Bay gets an All Blacks spin
Putting a star-studded spin on cyclone relief efforts in Hawke’s Bay seemed a “natural thing to do” for former Napier Boys First XV player turned All Black, Brad Weber. The 18 test halfback, recently named as injury cover for the Rugby World Cup squad has been calling his fans to arms this Super Rugby season, […]
Iconic Bay Business Backs Region on its Road to Recovery
Hawke’s Bay’s most established brand in automotive sales is taking a front seat in helping Hawke’s Bay get back on its feet, in the aftermath of February’s cyclone. Bayswater Vehicles, owned and operated by Rob Townshend, a name long synonymous with car sales in the region, has stepped in to sponsor Hawke’s Bay Foundation with […]
Sporting Icons Swing in Behind our Cyclone Relief Fund
A celebrity studded golf fundraising drive and auction dinner in Hamilton has raised over $70 thousand for Hawke’s Bay Foundation’s Cyclone Relief Fund. The event held last Thursday at Hamilton’s St. Andrew’s Golf Club drew a high profile card of 22 teams and 88 players including sporting names: former Black Cap captain Ross Taylor, All […]
