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It’s easy to give and get (your tax) back
Giving to local causes can go even further than you might realise. In Aotearoa, donations to registered charities are eligible for a 33 percent tax credit, up to the amount of tax you’ve paid. That means you can claim back a third of your gift, putting more support behind the people, projects, and places you care about in Te Tauihu. It’s a simple way to make generosity work harder, while keeping your giving local.
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Top of the South Community Foundation Announces September 2025 Grant Recipients
The Top of the South Community Foundation is delighted to announce the successful recipients of its September 2025 Grant Round,
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Weekend of COMMOTION inspires young musicians
Eighty-two young musicians had the unique opportunity to learn from some of Aotearoa’s leading artists during a weekend COMMOTION event
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Wares Family Playground Officially Opens at Hanmer Springs School
Hanmer Springs School has officially opened its new Wares Family Playground, a project made possible through the generosity and vision
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New CEO Appointed for Top of the South Community Foundation
The Board of the Top of the South Community Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Chelsea Routhan as
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Not enough money for food – grim reality
Deliveries from the Nelson Community Foodbank enabled a grandparent to buy shoes for his grandchildren and for another family, helped
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Applications Now Open for the October 2025 Grant Round!
Applications are now open for the Top of the South Community Foundation’s October Grant Round, offering funding to charitable organisations
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A Fond Farewell: Executive Officer Nettie Harrison-Stow Steps Down
The Board wishes to inform our community that Executive Officer, Nettie Harrison-Stow, will be stepping down from her role with the Foundation.
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September 2025 Grant Round Is Now Open!
We are thrilled to announce that the Top of the South Community Foundation’s September 2025 Grant Round is now open
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Photos from Nelsontasman.nz, Only Marlborough and Unsplash.
Made with ♥️ by Avoca in Nelson, New Zealand