Philanthropy
New charities law little more than 'tweaks' say critics
A promised shakeup to the law governing charities is being criticised as a missed opportunity to make real changes and has instead delivered additional layers of complication. The Charities Amendment… Audio
Shock of the news - and the state of the arts
A new report says the arts and culture get just half of the space in our media that's devoted to sport. Mediawatch asks a leading local culture critic if the arts are just a 'nice to have' for our… Audio
The Week in Detail: Bilingual signs, starving universities, and vulnerable men
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The university funding shortfall with no easy fix
Universities across the country are facing funding shortfalls. But philanthropy is unlikely to help them make up the difference. Audio
The Week in Detail: From sportswashing to council asset sales
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Sisters Theresa and Angela launch the Gattung Foundation
Two sisters behind a new foundation say reducing inequalities for women and girls is top of their agenda. Theresa and Angela Gattung last night launched the Gattung Foundation, a charitable… Audio
How philanthropy is changing
The shape of philanthropy is changing away from traditional giving, to a more strategic way of closing the massive gap between rich and poor. Audio
Philanthropist, businessman Sir Eion Edgar remembered fondly
Philanthropist and businessman Sir Eion Edgar is being remembered for his selfless generosity, and his wicked bowling arm.
Sir Eion died yesterday afternoon from cancer at the age of 76 in his… Audio
People of Action: 100 years of the Rotary Club in New Zealand
Mana Tangata: People of Action by historian Dr Stephen Clarke sheds light on Rotary Club's stellar record of community service in New Zealand over the past century. Dr Clarke joins the show to discuss… Audio
The Musical Chair: Rob McCallum
Last month, New Zealander Rob McCallum became the deepest diving Kiwi ever after achieving a preliminary depth of 10,925 metres (35,843 ft) at the bottom of the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trump… Audio
Just being rich doesn't get you on The List
The post-Covid rich list is different to NBR's previous yearly efforts. In 2021, ranking wealthy New Zealanders also means measuring what they give back. Audio
Philanthropic Kiwi couple giving away more than $50 million
By the time Grant and Marilyn Nelson retire they would have given away more than $50 million. In the 1970s, the pair started a business in a garage which proved to be so successful that in 1995 they… Audio
Three Minutes Max: Chris Clarke
Philanthropist Chris Clarke is urging people to think carefully about who they donate to and why. Audio
'Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty'
After a decade musical maestro Tim Minchin is back in New Zealand to perform solo. He talks to Jim about taking back his art from the big studios and being on the stage by himself to sing and… Video, Audio
Philanthropy helping Pasifika health
John Fiso is a Pasifika businessman and philanthropist dedicated to helping Pacific people who have significant health needs. He recently bailed out Pacific Health Services in Porirua, which has now… Audio
At 78, Sir Owen Glenn reflects on philanthropy, education, life and strife
On September 24 the University of Auckland Business School marks the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Sir Owen G. Glenn Building, originally made possible by a $7.5m donation by Sir Owen. It… Audio
Sol3 Mio supporter wins major opera award
New Zealand born philanthropist Annette Campbell-White has been recognised at the International Opera Awards. Campbell-White established the Kia Ora Foundation after success in venture capital… Audio
The man behind the $50 million children's hospital donation
Mark Dunajtschik is a businessman and property developer known for his low-profile philanthropy - and now his $50m donation for a new children's hospital. He speaks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Australian billionaire makes 'biggest single philanthropic gift'
Australian mining magnate Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest is donating $AU400 million to causes including cancer research and ending slavery.
Danny Sriskandarajah - Civil society in jeopardy
Dr Dhananjayan (Danny) Sriskandarajah is the secretary general of CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation. Audio