We are thrilled that Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor General of New Zealand, has been announced as the Patron for Community Foundations of New Zealand, and a new strategic way of giving. Here at Top of the South Community Foundation we are part of a nationwide network of Community Foundations growing funds and community impact. We are immensely proud to be a part of this network which has been recognised with this highest of honours, acknowledging our changemaking work. Ngā manaakitanga.
See more at https://communityfoundations.org.nz/our-patron
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Made with ♥️ by Avoca in Nelson, New Zealand