When New Zealand went into a country-wide lockdown for four weeks in March, Hawke’s Bay Foundation was contacted by many locals wanting to help those hit with new challenges due...

Thanks to our generous donors, almost $150,000 has been awarded to 57 local charities in our 2019 funding round. Grant included $63,000 awarded on behalf of the Tindall Foundation, for...

An independent report released in September has found the government is underfunding social service providers by $630 million a year nationwide. Commissioned by Social Services Providers Australia, the report ‘The...

Local author and retired Central Hawke’s Bay farmer, Ewan McGregor, has announced that profits from his latest book will be donated to Hawke’s Bay Foundation by the publishers. Titled ‘The...

The Hawke’s Bay Power Consumers Trust announced a $225 dividend for its 60,000 Unison customers in November. Every year, more than 1200 customers leave $300,000 worth of dividends unclaimed. Hawke’s...

Sarah Mulcahy, Chair of HBF Distributions Committee with Linda Trubridge from the Yoga Education in Prisons Trust. Among the 57 charities to receive a grant in this year’s funding round...

Amy Bowkett with Bill Holland, one of the team who began the Community Foundation movement in New Zealand in 2003. Each year, members of all 17 Community Foundations in New...

A record $148,000 has been awarded to local charities following Hawke’s Bay Foundation’s 2019 funding round. Grants included $63,000 awarded on behalf of The Tindall Foundation, for which Hawke’s Bay...

If you have been thinking about getting your affairs in order, September is the month to do so. Ten local law firms are giving their clients the opportunity to leave...

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We are delighted to welcome three new trustees to the board of Hawke’s Bay Foundation. All bring a wealth of experience from a diverse range of backgrounds, but share a...