Amidst the backdrop of community funding debates, a quiet battle has been unfolding in New Zealand’s courtrooms. An anti-gambling lobby group, Feed Families Not Pokies Aotearoa, has been doggedly pursuing legal avenues to reduce the prevalence of pokie machines around the country, aiming to shrink their presence. The group has celebrated a significant victory in ...
A substantial intergenerational wealth transfer, projected to reach NZ$1.6 trillion by 2050, is anticipated in New Zealand. A new report from financial advisory firm JB Were highlights a significant disparity between the nation’s considerable private wealth and its comparatively low rate of charitable giving, particularly through bequests. The report details a country on the verge ...
Aid charities and budgets are facing challenges today, in New Zealand and globally. But with those challenges comes opportunities. ChildFund New Zealand and local Kiwi telecommunications company Zeronet, are excited to announce a new partnership. For every Zeronet broadband subscription they will donate $80 to ChildFund, and $50 for each mobile subscription, if completed via ...
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The New Zealand government is considering significant changes to its charity tax laws, a move that could impact a wide range of organizations, from small community sports clubs to large, commercially active entities operating under charitable status. Finance Minister Nicola Willis confirmed on Tuesday that the government is consulting on proposed ...