Storm recovery, wins for wāhine and major board news to kick off 2026

Tania Anderson helps people think better and differently – an immensely valuable skill she will soon bring to Kura Tāwhiti – Canterbury Community Foundation as our newest Trustee. Tania is a seasoned systems designer, evaluator, and governance professional focused on social innovation and outcomes. With nearly 20 years’ experience across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, she specialises in designing and supporting change in highly complex social systems, inclu

With sincere pleasure — and a measure of Cantabrian pride — we welcome Colin Mansbridge, Chief Executive of the Crusaders, to the Board of Kura Tāwhiti – Canterbury Community Foundation as co-Chair. Colin is an experienced senior executive with cross-disciplinary leadership experience spanning both the banking and sports sectors. Since becoming CEO of the Crusaders in 2018, he has led one of New Zealand’s most iconic sporting franchises through a period of remarkable growth