Reflections on a lifetime of good governance with Graeme Nahkies During the latter part of 2025, JBWere, in partnership with Boardworks, travelled New Zealand to celebrate and candidly share the knowledge…

The changes proposed by Inland Revenue for donor-controlled charities mark the most significant shift in a decade for New Zealand’s philanthropic sector.

JBWere, a leading provider of investment management and philanthropic impact services amongst private clients and in the for-purpose sector, is delighted to announce that Dr William McInerney has joined JBWere…

Over two packed days, and through our partnership with Harvard Business School, JBWere NZ presented six masterclasses designed for governors and CEOs from across the for-purpose sector in Aotearoa New…

JBWere, a leading provider of investment management and philanthropic impact services amongst private clients and in the for-purpose sector, is delighted to announce the appointment of Anne Rodda as Manager,…

Each year, the Rua Rautau series brings together leaders and thinkers to address the evolving relationship between Māori and Pākehā in Aotearoa New Zealand, and to challenge the nation on…

JBWere, a leading provider of investment management and philanthropic impact services amongst private clients and in the for-purpose sector, is delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Williams as Senior…

The Inland Revenue’s Issues Paper: Taxation and the not-for-profit sector raises questions about the future of charity income tax exemptions, particularly business income unrelated to a charity’s core purpose, and the additional…

We recently released the 2025 Bequest Report, which looks at the trends, behaviours and opportunities around charitable bequesting in New Zealand.

Only 55% of New Zealand adults have a will, and just 6% of wills include a charitable gift as part of the inheritances. Bequests account for just 1.