Amy Bowkett, Hawke’s Bay Foundations Executive Officer, who has created a cyclone recovery fund, has herself had her home destroyed. The foundation launched the HB Cyclone Relief Fund via our webpage so New Zealanders can donate financial assistance. It supports the region’s charitable organisations to provide operational assistance and support during the recovery period. Amy Bowkett’s … Continued
Give before March 31st and get your tax back this year. Right now, many people will be working on their financial plans for the end of the fiscal year. It is a great time of year to consider giving goals, as donations made now are eligible for a 33.3% tax credit this year, up to … Continued
Hawke’s Bay Foundation supporters Kim Thorp, Rachael Knight, Jeanette and Peter Kelly, HBF Executive Officer Amy Bowkett and HBF Chair Giles Pearson. Hawke’s Bay Foundation was honoured to celebrate the growth of community philanthropy across Aotearoa NZ, together with Community Foundations of New Zealand Patron, The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor-General of New Zealand, at … Continued
Hawke’s Bay Foundation is excited to announce our newest corporate partnership with leading Agri finance specialists, Stockco. Since opening in 1995, Stockco has been helping farmers all over New Zealand expand their operations and maximise profits with an office team based in Havelock North and field teams in both the North and South Islands. Stockco Chief … Continued
Since announcing the launch of Hawke’s Bay Foundation’s Cyclone Relief Fund, donations have been streaming in from around the country, offering urgent assistance to local charities on the ground. Sustaining the critical work of our charities on the frontline now and in the future, is key to Hawke’s Bay Foundation’s mission. Building resilient communities together, … Continued
Donation drives across the country are being overwhelmed by the generosity of Kiwis wanting to help flood-affected communities in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle. However, officials say the best way to help is through donations to relief funds. Hawke’s Bay Foundation’s Cyclone Relief Fund is using donations to support the overwhelmed charitable organisations on the … Continued
Internationally acclaimed artist Sting and global entertainment company Live Nation have pledged a donation to Hawke’s Bay Foundation’s urgently launched Cyclone Relief Fund. Since launching the Fund last week, Hawke’s Bay Foundation has been overwhelmed with donations from all over New Zealand and now the world, with the British sensation adding his star power to the … Continued
A targetted regional fund has been set up in cyclone ravaged Hawke’s Bay to help those in the community worst affected by the disaster. Hawke’s Bay Foundation has launched the HB Cyclone Relief Fund via its webpage, as a way for New Zealanders to donate much needed financial assistance. This will support the region’s charitable … Continued
2022 Crombie Scholarship winners Aria Southwick (Napier Girls High School) and Sid Drinkrow (Napier Boys High School) “Shocked” and “stoked” were the words used to describe the reaction of this year’s Diana and Colin Crombie Scholarship winners. The coveted Hawke’s Bay tertiary studies scholarship managed by Hawke’s Bay Foundation and aimed at sons and daughters … Continued
George Crook (pictured left) with his late wife Lettie alongside nephew John Crook (pictured right) with late wife Lyn in the foreground. It’s often said a gardener gives back more than they receive and in the case of the late George Malcolm Crook that couldn’t ring more true. Passing away at the ripe age of … Continued
