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Dame Trelise Cooper – inside her heartfelt mission
The 67-year-old's upbringing has given her a unique understanding of life.

Dame Theresa Gattung: Burned out and on the brink, here’s what kept her going
She's been through the wringer, but the business titan isn't giving up without a fight.

Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies aged 88
An announcement of his designated successor is expected.

Dame Lydia Ko and honours for former All Blacks coaches and My Food Bag founders
Champion golfer among six new dames and knights.

Knighted: Billionaire philanthropist Sir Ted Manson
'Mum’s kindness has allowed me to be the person I am today. She guided and loved me.'

Knighthood for lifetime of Waikato community leadership: Sir John Gallagher
Sir John Gallagher is particularly proud of his work with Habitat for Humanity Hamilton.

Science funding drought prompts concern for kids from teacher who quit her job
A teacher was so shocked at science shortfall, she quit her job and started a movement.

Jarden Wealth Weekly: How do New Zealand charities manage money wisely?
Three key rules and three types of reserves can help improve a charity's resilience.

Princess Diana inspires William’s latest charity initiative
The Prince said he has 'taken some inspiration and guidance from what my mother did'.

$30m art bequest that Auckland Art Gallery snubbed gifted to Oz
A Sydney gallery has been gifted a multimillion-dollar Kiwi collection of Aboriginal art.

Veterans, troops in race against time to get rugby team to Invictus Games
Troops and vets likely to need business and public support to afford wheelchairs.

The $1.25 trillion nest egg: Who will Baby Boomers leave it to?
Estate planners say Kiwis don't need to be wealthy to leave a bequest to a charity.

Jarden Wealth Weekly: How your wealth and inheritance can make the world better
OPINION: Responsible investment is not just about charity.

Buffett ditches Gates; vast wealth to be donated to new foundation upon death
Financial Times: Billionaire investor ends nearly two decades of gifts to Gates Foundaton.

Perfect gift for the town with everything - an ambulance
The generous donation is a way of saying thanks to the town that's been kind to them.

Melinda French Gates resigns as co-chair of Gates Foundation
Financial Times: Decision to leave comes three years after divorce from Bill Gates.

'Incredibly generous': Farmer gifts 103ha with panoramic coastal views for regional park
The generous gift has been called a rarity and 'true legacy' for the Bay of Plenty.

Million-dollar donor's long wait for sports centre almost over
Philanthropist says he will be more excited once a construction contract has been signed.

Too dirty to see the doctor: Crowdfunding charity helps raise money for mobile laundries
Crowdfunding charity 10x10 uses Dragon's Den model to combat 'fundraising fatigue'.