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The Tindall Foundation’s 2025 Year in Review

Looking Back & Looking Forward

Ka mua, ka muri

‘walking backwards into the future’

Founders Message
Managers Message

2025 marks 30 years of The Tindall Foundation

This milestone invites us to reflect – on the values, kaupapa and relationships that have defined our journey in Aotearoa.

Our “Year in Review” celebrates the people, places, and partnerships that have shaped our work – and offers a glimpse into what’s emerging: new directions, new tools, and new generations stepping forward.

Looking back and looking forward is a practice we regularly consider in our work. It’s about honouring the legacy of TTF and the past 30 years, while embracing the voices, aspirations and leadership of our people and communities. The whakataukī “Ka mua, ka muri” – often translated as “walking backwards into the future” – reminds us that our past informs our present and guides our future. It speaks to continuity, learning, and the lasting impact of our actions.

A Message From Our Founders:

Stephen & Margaret Tindall

This year we mark an important milestone, 30 years since The Tindall Foundation made its very first donation.

We are grateful to have been on this journey with many incredible, hardworking, and dedicated people. They are at the heart of this milestone, and it is a privilege to continue supporting them.

From the past 30 years, we carry with us stories, relationships, highlights, lessons, and an ongoing sense of responsibility – all of which continues to shape and improve the Foundation’s work. In June this year, we proudly reached $244 million in cumulative donations. The impact of these donations would not have been possible without the passionate communities and the inspiring work happening across Aotearoa.

2025 was filled with memorable moments, including a special trip north on February 6th, where our trustees and staff gathered in Waitangi to commemorate Aotearoa’s national day. It was a meaningful experience that reinforced our commitment to connect with Māori communities, and a vibrant celebration with many whānau and young children enjoying the day.

Just a few months ago, we also held our biennial Local Donation Managers Workshop, with community leaders from right across the motu. These 23 trusted, on-the-ground partners distribute donations on our behalf, using their deep local knowledge and relationships with community. The workshop was a chance to reconnect, share stories, define future direction, and celebrate collaboration.

As we look to the future, we’re honoured and excited to see the next generations of our whānau involved in this work. Our children – Liz, Robbie, Kate, Jeremy, and Ben – have supported the Foundation over many years, and most recently, our eldest granddaughter Amelia has joined them, bringing fresh experiences and perspective. It’s a reminder that this journey is ongoing and will continue beyond our time as trustees.

We are very blessed to share these stories for another year. Enjoy the warmer months and take care over the Christmas and New Year season.

Many blessings,
Ngā mihi nui,
Stephen & Margaret Tindall

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A Message From Our Manager:

John McCarthy

A very happy 30th birthday to The Tindall Foundation!

As we share our 2025 Year in Review, I want to acknowledge our founders, Stephen and Margaret, whose hearts and vision have guided the Foundation for the past 30 years. We are deeply grateful for their leadership, courage, and generosity – and for the ongoing commitment of the wider Tindall whānau. I also want to acknowledge the staff and partners, past and present for sharing their knowledge, experience and passion throughout the years.

Celebrating three decades, our direction remains clear, enabling Intergenerational Wellbeing for Aotearoa. The challenges facing Aotearoa are complex, but so too is the strength of collective action and the capability of the community and for-purpose sector. 2025 has been a tough year for many and we remain committed to doing all we can to provide support and resources where we can, and where it is needed most.

In 2025 our focus remained on empowering whānau, protecting and regenerating our natural environment and strengthening communities. While we cannot support everything – and there is SO much incredible mahi out there – we try to prioritise those that contribute most to these goals.

In the 2024/25 financial year, we distributed $12.7 million in donations, supporting more than 700 organisations nationwide. This includes work at a national scale, in our three focus regions – Te Tai Tokerau, Tairāwhiti, and Whanganui/Horowhenua – and to grassroots services and initiatives made possible by our wonderful Local Donation Managers.

Our review offers just a glimpse of the remarkable work underway, and the breadth of positive change being driven across Aotearoa. Much of it occurs quietly behind the scenes yet makes a profound difference for whānau and we see it as a privilege to be able to contribute to that difference, if only in a small way. From māra kai strengthening food sovereignty in rural communities, to a national report shaping conversations on social cohesion or housing pathways turning home ownership into reality for more whānau – these stories inspire hope for a future of collective wellbeing.

Looking back and looking forward is a reflection theme, but also a tribute to the work our partners and organisations are doing, taking approaches that create real and enduring impact for generations to come.

I warmly encourage you to read these stories and celebrate with us.

Ngā mihi nui,
John McCarthy

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We now invite you to explore our Year in Review.

Reflect with us on 2025; discover the stories and partnerships that shaped the last year

See what’s next; the emerging work, focus 
areas and fresh approaches for 2026

2025: Our 30th Year

Looking Back

Our Next Chapter

Looking Foward
Looking Back
Looking Foward