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Letting Go to Lead: Putting My Questioning Hat Back On

Letting Go to Lead: Putting My Questioning Hat Back On

July 27th 2026 By Melissa Gibson, CEO, Len Reynolds Trust July 2026 On Thursday, I attended an excellent session facilitated by Philanthropy New Zealand on the idea of letting go to lead. The workshop explored Read more

A Different Way of Funding: A Partner’s Experience

A Different Way of Funding: A Partner’s Experience

March 11th 2026 At the Len Reynolds Trust, we believe funding should be relational, not transactional. As part of our strategy, we are committed to challenging and transforming power dynamics in philanthropy, Read more

Move Along Laws: What Kind of Communities Are We Building?

Move Along Laws: What Kind of Communities Are We Building?

February 23rd 2026 The Government has announced new “move along” powers, allowing Police to direct people to leave public spaces in certain circumstances. At first glance, this may appear to be a practical response Read more

Lots of Little Fires: a funder’s view from Len Reynolds Trust

Lots of Little Fires: a funder’s view from Len Reynolds Trust

February 17th 2026 Lots of Little Fires (LOLF) sits at the intersection of storytelling, systems change, and community leadership. From a funder’s vantage point, it is both a practical tool and a living example of Read more

A Step Backwards: Why the Len Reynolds Trust Opposes the Removal of Te Tiriti from School Governance

A Step Backwards: Why the Len Reynolds Trust Opposes the Removal of Te Tiriti from School Governance

December 3rd 2025 In recent weeks the New Zealand Government announced that it will remove the legal requirement for school boards to “give effect to” the Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the schooling system. This Read more

Learning to See Differently

Learning to See Differently

November 17th 2025 This kōrero was delivered as part of a panel session at the 2025 Community Waikato Conference, themed Navigating the Tough Times: Connecting for a Sustainable Future. The panel brought together Read more

Holding the Line: Philanthropy’s Role in Strengthening Community

Holding the Line: Philanthropy’s Role in Strengthening Community

November 4th 2025 The Social Cohesion Fund – Why We’re All In Here at the Len Reynolds Trust, we might be a small trust from “little old Kirikiriroa,” but we’re proud to be playing a big role in a kaupapa Read more

Funding With Heart: Supporting Rainbow Communities in the Waikato and Beyond

Funding With Heart: Supporting Rainbow Communities in the Waikato and Beyond

September 2nd 2025 At the Len Reynolds Trust, we are committed to a Waikato where all children and young people are secure, resilient, and thriving. That commitment must include Rainbow communities - including Read more

Supporting Art, Identity and Inclusion in Public Spaces: Our Response to the Draft Arts in Infrastructure Policy

Supporting Art, Identity and Inclusion in Public Spaces: Our Response to the Draft Arts in Infrastructure Policy

July 31st 2025 The Len Reynolds Trust recently made a submission in support of Hamilton City Council’s Draft Arts in Infrastructure Policy. We welcome the intent and direction of the proposed policy, which Read more