Sowing seeds of change for our whānau
Dr Aria Graham – mum, nurse, PhD, and passionate advocate for new mothers and tamariki – describes her not-for-profit in Waipatu as “a magic garden”. “There’s always a pot on the stove, and every kind of stew or curry or soup being made. Someone’s baking focaccia. There are māmā lying on their Swiss balls doing […]
Dementia Gift Honours Wife
At 93 years of age David Etheridge has enjoyed a few trips around the sun but when it comes to shining lights in his life it’s the thought of his wife and soul mate Diana, battling dementia that brings him to tears. David laments it’s a sad way for their once vibrant lives to end […]
A heartfelt gift through each home sold
‘Loyalty’ is a word that means the world to Susie Sturt. The real estate agent, who has lived in Hawke’s Bay since 2009, says she’s not only loyal to the region, but to the concept of giving back in as many ways as she can. Susie – who with Jarrod Lowe runs a successful real […]
Knowledge Bank preserves Hawke’s Bay history
The history of some of the most interesting and influential Hawke’s Bay families and events are being captured and digitised safely for posterity thanks to Hawke’s Bay Knowledge Bank, which is managed by the Hawke’s Bay Digital Archives Trust. The brainchild of the late James Morgan, former Editor of Hawke’s Bay Herald Tribute, the Knowledge […]
Crombie Scholarship eases university costs for Napier students
Feelings of disbelief and amazement came over Napier teens, Jacob Driver and Roisin Kenny recently, when they were told they were the recipients of the highly contested Diana and Colin Crombie Scholarship, managed by Hawke’s Bay Foundation. The Year 13 students were awarded $9,000 each – given out over the course of three years – […]
New fund major boost for Hawke’s Bay Foundation
Sons and daughters of hard-working families will continue to benefit from a Charitable Trust worth over $500,000 that has been transferred to Hawke’s Bay Foundation. Named after its founders, Napier philanthropists, Diana and Colin Crombie, the new fund is the former Penzance Charitable Trust, which has provided local secondary-school students with scholarships for the past […]
COVID-19: Q & A with Nourished for Nil
Hawke’s Bay Foundation asked some local charities how COVID-19 affected them, especially during level 4 lockdown, and how they adapted to ensure their services remained available to their communities. Read below about Nourished for Nil’s unique responses. Nourished for Nil Nourished for Nil was formed in 2017 by Christina McBeth and Louise Saurin with a mission […]
COVID-19: Q & A with Enliven Older People Services
Hawke’s Bay Foundation asked some local charities how COVID-19 affected them, especially during level 4 lockdown, and how they adapted to ensure their services remained available to their communities. Read below about Enliven Older People Service’s unique response. Enliven Older People Services Enliven Older People Services Enliven Older People Services is a provision of Presbyterian […]
COVID-19: Q & A with Central HB Budget Services
Hawke’s Bay Foundation asked some local charities how COVID-19 affected them, especially during level 4 lockdown, and how they adapted to ensure their services remained available to their communities. Read below about Central Hawke’s Bay Budget Service’s unique response. Central Hawke’s Bay Budget Services Central Hawke’s Bay Budget Services Central Hawke’s Bay Budget Service is […]
Hawke’s Bay Foundation Staff Adapt During Lockdown
Like the rest of New Zealand, Hawke’s Bay Foundation staff were abruptly cast into working from home during the COVID-19 lockdown. Thankfully the digitally advanced world we live in made it very accessible and straightforward. The only glitch was the odd “micro-management” from the littlest members of staff, aka our children who were often challenging with their demands! All jokes aside, we […]
