Founded in Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara in 1991, Nikau Foundation is the Greater Wellington Region’s community foundation. It is our mission is to build reliable funding streams to support and uplift communities across Te Upoko-o-te-Ika-a-Māui the Greater Wellington Region.

All gifts we receive are responsibly invested and grown, with the ongoing income earned distributed in grants to community organisations, initiatives, and projects throughout the region.

Nikau Foundation

Em Lewis

This department manages employee relations, benefits, and organizational development to enhance workplace culture and performance.

Human Resources

This department oversees organizational policy and strategic direction through board governance activities.

Governance Committee

This department focuses on overseeing and distributing funds through various grants and committees.

Nikau Foundation

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Teams

Human Resources

Governance Committee

Grant Management

Offices