Seeds

This is a panel discussion from the Community Housing Aotearoa 2026 Conference held this week where I was asked to facilitate the panel on this topic of "Can we build it? Yes we can!".

The new Community Housing Guide from Parry Field Lawyers mentioned is a free download here https://www.parryfield.com/property/community-housing/

Community Housing Funding Agency mentioned by Luke: https://chfa.co.nz

Signature Homes mentioned by Gareth: https://www.signature.co.nz

Tamaki Regeneration mentioned by Shelley: https://tamakiregeneration.co.nz

For more content also visit Community Housing Aotearoa site: https://communityhousing.org.nz

And more episodes of seeds are at www.theseeds.nz

In this episode we hear from Jenny Gill, Robyn Scott, Sue Barker, Craig Fisher and Steven Moe about recently announced changes on donation tax credits. Here is the cover email with more info that was sent out with video link:

Thanks to all who joined Jenny Gill, Robyn Scott, Craig Fisher, Sue Barker and I for the webinar on charities and the cap on donation tax credits. Whether you were able to join us live or not, we wanted to make sure you have access to everything that was shared and discussed.

You can watch the full recording of the webinar here: https://youtu.be/DRO5iGt1N0Q

Feel free to forward this on to someone who might be interested.

The following are some resources shared during the webinar: • Philanthropy NZ letter to ministers signed by over 60 individuals and organisations – attached • CID Letter to Ministers on the Proposed Cap to Donations Tax Credit – attached • PHD Thesis on Government Financial Support for the Charitable Sector in New Zealand, referenced by IRD – view here • Paper by Dr Juliet Chevalier-Watts and Steven Moe on charities, tax, and the missing analysis – view here • Article by Sue Barker on Donations tax credits - whose money is it anyway? – view here • Paper from Parry Field Lawyers and webinar recoding on all changes for charities in Budget 2026 (including the positive ones!) – view here

Next Steps As a panel, we will regroup to consider the most strategic path forward. In the meantime, here is how you can get involved: • Write to your local Member of Parliament or the relevant ministers to share your concerns and the reasons behind them • If you have had any direct responses from ministers regarding this issue, please share that information with Robyn Scott at Philanthropy NZ, who is acting as a central point of contact • If you would like to add your name to the open letter to ministers, please reach out to Philanthropy NZ directly • Share the webinar recording link with your networks to raise awareness across the sector • Consider how we could start being more proactive as a sector about both research and policy preparation (if that strikes a chord let me know) to move away from being reactive all the time. • Look out for further information from IRD, who indicated they will be releasing additional papers behind the decision-making process in July 2026 • Continue to explore ways any charities you are involved with can raise general awareness of their value to society

A further webinar may be scheduled once more information is available. We will keep you updated.

Simon Mane is the national director for World Vision in Sudan.

In this conversation we find out about the crisis over there as well as the work that is being done by World Vision in that country.

However we start with his childhood and learning more about his childhood in Senegal, the power of Community, learning 13 languages and how he became a humanitarian worker.

You can find out more about World Vision in Sudan and ways to support at https://www.worldvision.org.nz/give-now/childhood-rescue/sudan/

The conversation with Mark Ambundo mentioned in this conversation https://theseeds.nz/podcast/mark-ambundo-with-an-african-perspective-on-western-culture-and-taking-advantage-of-opportunities/

For more interviews visit www.theseeds.nz

Dorenda Britten shares about 'Unlocking Innovation' a company she co-founded with Chris Cole which is doing innovate new things with teams and a focus on those who have dyslexia. The purpose of the business is: "At Unlock Innovation, we empower organisations to access the innovative potential of dyslexic individuals."

This is a followup to an earlier conversation as way back in 2018 I had spoken to Dorenda about her life story - if you want to hear that you can find it here, we had a great discussion then about design thinking and many other topics https://theseeds.nz/podcast/dorenda-britten-on-design-and-critical-thinking/

Unlocking Innovation website: https://www.unlockinnovation.co.nz

University of Canterbury event: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/news-and-events/news/2026/is-dyslexic-thinking-nz-s-productivity-superpower--

This is the full 3.5 hours of content from the Seeds Impact Conference ready for your listening on a long road trip or maybe if you are getting on a flight! Each session is also an earlier stand alone episode of Seeds so you can listen to them that way instead as well.

Videos of the sessions are now also over here Seeds Impact Conference - Parry Field Lawyers

For more visit www.theseeds.nz

This was the Farewell session at the Seeds Impact Conference and in it I summarised the themes of the day and left people with some challenges, as well as reading out a poem and offering a parting Karakia to close the day.

More content from the event and videos is at the Parry Field hub for the conference here https://www.parryfield.com/impact-conference/ and you can also sign up there for the follow up to this which will be held in October.

Parry Field Lawyers is a full service law firm supporting many purpose driven organisations and it might be we could help you too - more on us is at www.parryfield.com

For more content visit www.theseeds.nz

This was a conversation with James about his book The Habits of High Performers - the origins of it, some key principles within it and we also dive into topics like alcohol, self belief, leading yourself and a lot more!

Book info: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/hohp

Earlier hour long conversation with James: https://theseeds.nz/podcast/james-laughlin-on-how-to-lead-on-purpose/

More content from the event and videos is at the Parry Field hub for the conference here https://www.parryfield.com/impact-conference/ and you can also sign up there for the follow up to this which will be held in October.

Parry Field Lawyers is a full service law firm supporting many purpose driven organisations and it might be we could help you too - more on us is at www.parryfield.com

For more content visit www.theseeds.nz

And on seeds visit www.theseeds.nz

This was a great session at the Seeds Impact Conference talking with Bea Gladding, Lani Evans, Izzy Fenwick, Jay Geldard and Annemarie Mora. We heard about the many amazing initiatives they are involved in - links to each of them are:

Fundsorter https://www.fundsorter.com

Te Wā | The Space https://www.instagram.com/te_waa_the_space/

Parry Field Charities Hub https://www.parryfield.com/charities-information-hub/

More content from the event and videos is at the Parry Field hub for the conference here https://www.parryfield.com/impact-conference/ and you can also sign up there for the follow up to this which will be held in October.

Parry Field Lawyers is a full service law firm supporting many purpose driven organisations and it might be we could help you too - more on us is at www.parryfield.com

For more content visit www.theseeds.nz

This is the panel from the Seeds Impact Conference where we discussed startups and the factors for success. The panel had lots of wisdom to share and insights and I am sure you will find their perspectives of help. Feel free to share this with anyone you know in a startup to encourage them on their journey!

Sustainable Business Network https://sustainable.org.nz

Ministry of Awesome https://ministryofawesome.com

Christchurch NZ https://www.christchurchnz.com/

Daisy Hoe's interview on Seeds Podcast https://theseeds.nz/podcast/daisy-hoe-on-positive-mindset-her-disability-being-her-strength-young-enterprise-and-founding-go-able/

More content from the event and videos is at the Parry Field hub for the conference here https://www.parryfield.com/impact-conference/ and you can also sign up there for the follow up to this which will be held in October.

Parry Field Lawyers is a full service law firm supporting many purpose driven organisations and it might be we could help you too - more on us is at www.parryfield.com

For more content visit www.theseeds.nz

This session of the Seeds Impact Conference featured several speakers who were nominated to share.

We discuss crowdfunding, governance, urban planning and living, life saving water devices and donor advised funds! Links to the initiatives are:

PledgeMe PledgeMe - New Zealand's Crowdfunding Platform

Circle Living: Circle Living | Building a New Story for Housing

Boardworks: Leading Board Governance & Advisory Services | Boardworks NZ

The Gift Trust: Welcome - The Gift Trust

Article about Janine 'It can happen to anybody': Mother of girl who drowned in Hokitika calls for urgent water safety reforms | The Press

More content is at Seeds Impact Conference - Parry Field Lawyers

And at www.theseeds.nz