“These people collectively bring expertise in education, business, healthcare, community services, marketing, sports, governance, law, environmental protection, grant allocation and community development to the trusts.”Lawyer Phillip Crump has been appointed to Foundation North Trust. Crump, a member of the Waitangi Tribunal, NZ On Air Board and NZME’s Editorial Advisory Board, said he was honoured to be appointed to the Foundation North Community Trust. Foundation North, formerly Auckland Community Foundation, provides grants – collectively in the millions – throughout Auckland and Northland, focusing on community wellbeing. Māori filmmaker Cleave joins Crump, Bridges, Aryana Nafissi and Tevita Funaki on the Foundation North board. Māori filmmaker Martin Cleave (pictured with wife Michelle) has been appointed to the Foundation North Community Trust Board.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 25, 2025 21:31 UTC