Changing Paradigms

For Charity and Business

Changing Paradigms is a collection of essays from 25 contributors across Aotearoa New Zealand, edited by Steven Moe, Partner at Parry Field Lawyers and host of Seeds podcast.

The book includes many thought provoking articles from contributors who are each experts in their fields, and covering a diverse range of topics – Youth and Charities, the Economy, challenges for Governance, AI, the role of Funders, Pasifika insights, Impact Investing, and a whole lot more.

The book is free to download.

Thank you to those who have taken the time to contribute to the book, as well as to those whose support has made publication possible:

Rachel Afeaki
Paul Brown
Rachel Brown
Eleanor Cater
Chris Clarke
Shamubeel Eaqub
Judene Edgar
Lani Evans
Craig Fisher
Jenny Gill
Bea Gladding
John Godfrey
Aaron Hape
Eve Jolly
Emma Lewis
Dan Mazengarb
Rachael McDonald
Angela Norton
Caren Rangi
Ben Reid
Ros Rice
Josiah Tualamali’i
Mele Wendt
Safe Wongsunopparat

Download a free digital copy of Changing Paradigms below.

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“It was a real privilege to be part of this project and I think it has the potential to become a foundational piece of work that helps shift how we think about the relationship between philanthropy and business in New Zealand.”

Aaron Hape, via LinkedIn
Chair of the Te Papa Foundation

“Changing Paradigms brings together a diverse range of local voices exploring governance and leadership in the for-purpose space. What I really appreciated is the strength-based, grounded perspective—real experiences, diverse thinking, with a strong sense of purpose woven throughout.

It really affirms the importance of meeting organisations where they are and building from what is already strong. It’s also a helpful reminder that good governance is relational, values-led, and always evolving alongside the communities we serve.”

Karen Stockmann
Community Advisor, Community Waikato

“The writers have different lenses, but the conclusions have commonalities – charities and funders need to work differently. From practical shifts like participatory decision-making, to longer-term investment, collaboration and effectively engaging with tools like AI, the overall message is that we need to keep building systems that give communities more control, create lasting change, and make better use of time and money. And, I hope, move us closer to models of mutual aid.”

Lani Evans, via LinkedIn
Co-Founder and CEO, Fundsorter

“There’s a strong thread running through the series about partnership, fresh thinking on governance, and long term stewardship. There are thoughts and ideas that are practical rather than overly theoretical. The essays are short, varied, and easy to read. You can dip in and out without needing a quiet weekend to plough through them all. Overall, this compilation comes across less like a dry textbook to endure, and more like a set of conversations to kick start better thinking for anyone curious about where the “for purpose” and business worlds might proceed. “

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Changing Paradigms

For Charity and Business

“It was a real privilege to be part of this project and I think it has the potential to become a foundational piece of work that helps shift how we think about the relationship between philanthropy and business in New Zealand.”

“Changing Paradigms brings together a diverse range of local voices exploring governance and leadership in the for-purpose space. What I really appreciated is the strength-based, grounded perspective—real experiences, diverse thinking, with a strong sense of purpose woven throughout.

It really affirms the importance of meeting organisations where they are and building from what is already strong. It’s also a helpful reminder that good governance is relational, values-led, and always evolving alongside the communities we serve.”

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