Our Mission
We are growing local generosity to support the people and places of Te Upoko-o-te-Ika-a-Māui, the Greater Wellington region, forever.
Our Vision
Thriving, resilient communities strengthened by diversity and generosity.
Our strategic focus areas
The impact we want to see
Everyone can access the skills, resources and support they need to thrive.
Anyone can be generous and make a lasting difference to the things they care about.
Our region is culturally diverse and vibrant, and everyone feels connected and included in our community.
Te ao Māori is valued and embraced across our communities.
Our environment is nurtured and preserved for generations to come.
How we deliver impact
We nurture generosity by placing people at the heart of what we do and using our position to connect local giving with community need.
We focus on relationships and maintain strong governance practices.
We contribute to the strength and growth of the philanthropic sector, recognising its role as a change maker, now and in future.
We have excellent people, systems and processes to help achieve our vision and manage our growth.
We listen and respond to our communities so that we can play a part in supporting grassroot to systemic change.
We understand our responsibilities to Te Tiriti and are striving to be a better partner to mana whenua and tangata whenua.
Our values
Ethical
We approach every aspect of our work with transparency, fairness and integrity.
Transformative
We create meaningful change in our communities by building reliable funding streams and practising effective grant-making.
Inclusive
We value the diversity in our communities and strive to build a culture of respect and inclusion.
Flexible
We offer a tailored approach to giving, allowing donors to give to the people and places they love. We are adaptable to the changing needs of our communities and region.
Collaborative
With deep roots in the community, we work to maximise our impact through relationships and partnerships.
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Growing generosity, forever.
There is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to giving through Nikau Foundation. While some choose to establish an individual fund based on their interests, others choose to give as a family, leave a gift in their will or give monthly online. However you wish to give, we’re here to make sure the causes you care about are supported today, tomorrow and long into the future.