Tag Archives: Thought leadership
Farewell to Sir Rob Fenwick, KNZM KStJ
NEXT Foundation is saddened to hear of the loss of iconic environmentalist Sir Rob Fenwick, KNZM KStJ. Sir Rob was a valued mentor and friend of the NEXT Foundation team, a regular guest speaker ...
Creating an Urban Movement for Nature by Peter Chrisp, Chairman Predator Free Wellington
Why is Wellington on an ambitious journey to try and become the first Predator Free capital city in the world? In this edition of NEXT Outlook, Predator Free Wellington Chair Peter Chrisp outlines ...
Creating an Urban Movement for Nature by James Willcocks, Project director Predator Free Wellington
Predator Free Wellington Project Director James Willcocks shares stories from The Miramar Peninsula predator eradication project, in this presentation for a NEXT Outlook breakfast. The project has ...
Why NEXT Invests in The First 1,000 Days
The first 1,000 days of a child’s life (or more accurately, from conception to their third birthday) form a period of intense brain development, laying down the foundational architecture for lifelong ...
NEXT – Reflecting on our first five years
NEXT is celebrating its halfway mark - we are five years into our 10 year project. NEXT is privileged to work with some of New Zealand’s most inspiring people and projects - who are transforming our e...
How to give away $100 million and still get your money’s worth by Bill Kermode
Business success is a relative term. It may mean you’ve built a business, helped build a business, or done very well in the business you work in – to the point where personal comfort and security are no longer an issue.
Predator Free New Zealand. A story of strategic philanthropy
Why it matters The health of New Zealand’s land and water is integral to national success. The health of our nation’s environment is critical for the local economy. Tourism, primary producti...
Kea World Class NZ – Full List of Winners
Philanthropy, arts, science and technology – Kea has published it’s full list
of winners of the 2018 World Class NZ awards – where NEXT founders
Neal and Annette Plowman took out the Supreme Award.
Project Janszoon Founders Neal & Annette Plowman – Standing Ovation at Kea Awards
NEXT Founders Neal and Annette Plowman – who are helping fund
the restoration of Abel Tasman National Park – were recognised as
Supreme Winners at the Kea 2018 World Class NZ Awards.
Neal and Annette Plowman’s Philanthropic Journey
Neal and Annette Plowman are one of New Zealand’s most generous
couples. We chart their philanthropic journey over the past 15 years.
NEXT Executive Pay Tribute to Neal and Annette Plowman
NEXT Founding Chair Chris Liddell, CEO Bill Kermode, the Board and the Plowman family
have paid tribute to NEXT founders Neal and Annette Plowman, upon the announcement
they are joint recipients of the 2018 Kea World Class New Zealand Supreme Award.
NEXT Founders Neal and Annette Plowman – 2018 Kea World Class New Zealand Supreme Award Winners
NEXT founders Neal and Annette Plowman have been
announced 2018 Kea World Class New Zealand Supreme
Award winners. The award acknowledges their outstanding
contribution to New Zealand through their philanthropy.
Plowman Medal Awarded to NEXT Champion Frank Janssen
NEXT champion Frank Janssen has been awarded the Plowman medal for his
generous contribution to NEXT’s education
investments. Thank you Frank for your valuable
insights – straight talking – and your philosophy
of giving back.
Sir Rob Fenwick features on Country Calendar
NEXT environmental advisor Sir Rob Fenwick talks conservation and farming on this week’s episode on TV One’s Country Calendar.
Philanthropy and kaupapa Maori – aligned or at odds? – NEXT Outlook by Taranaki Mounga Chair Jamie Tuuta
“He waka eke noa.. we are all in this together. We need help, let’s paddle the waka together..” Jamie Tuuta, Maori Trustee, CEO Te Tumu Paeroa, Chair Taranaki Mounga, on kaupapa Maori iwi and philanthropy, shares his insights into Maoridom today; philanthropy – and how iwi and philanthropists can work together for a better New Zealand.
Chris Simcock awarded Fellowship from the Edmund Hillary Foundation
Friend of NEXT Chris Simcock has been awarded a fellowship in the inaugural cohort from the Edmund Hillary Foundation.
Chris explains his new direction and how NEXT foundation influenced a career move….
This is NEXT – a 60 second video showcasing who NEXT is and what we are about
This is NEXT … in sixty seconds. We are often asked for an “executive summary” of who is NEXT and what we do -so we have put our story in a one minute video .
Sir Rob Fenwick: Predator-free target our last chance to save the kiwi
No kiwi, no kea, no kaka – NEXT environmental advisor Sir Rob Fenwick explains in the NZ Herald why New Zealand just has to become Predator Free.
NEXT hosts Sir Richard Branson to Predator Free Rotoroa Island
NEXT was privileged to host international entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir Richard Branson on a visit to Rotoroa Island – as part of his interest in New Zealand’s mission to become Predator Free by 2050.
Vision for a Predator Free NZ 2050 – NEXT Outlook by Sir Rob Fenwick
NEXT environmental advisor Sir Rob Fenwick has declared a call to arms to protect our country – in a national battle against invasive predators.
In a speech for NEXT Outlook Sir Robert says toxins and genetics should be part of the weaponry – but with the right careful but bold strategy a Predator Free New Zealand can be a reality.
Enabling Outstanding Educational Leaders – a NEXT Outlook by Springboard Trust Chair Ian Narev
..according to Ian Narev, Chair of the NEXT supported Springboard Trust and CEO of the Australian Commonwealth Bank.
Ian shared his insights into Enabling Outstanding Educational Leaders at a NEXT Outlook, thought leadership breakfast in Auckland.
NEXT Review
NEXT is pleased to present its inaugural Review – documenting the NEXT journey over its first two and a half years.
The Review updates all the NEXT and Foundation initiatives in our focus areas of the environment and education – plus
comments from the NEXT leadership team.
Unlocking scalability for New Zealand, by Bill Kermode
NEXT CEO Bill Kermode recently visited US philanthropic foundations on a research trip with Chairman Chris Liddell – where a foundation in Boston introduced him to the concept of “venture philanthropy.