Enabled Programmes

Empowering the next generation of innovators

Since 2017, the Hynds Foundation has played a catalytic role in helping Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland grow a distinctive approach to entrepreneurship education through the Centre for Innovation…

A test of resilience passed, a pathway forged

Jeremie is pictured in front, at left with his Hynds team mates. Jeremie Babayan, a Hynds graduate engineer, came to the business via a Hynds tertiary education scholarship. As his…

A community built with books

The annual Featherston Booktown celebrated its 11th year in May 2026, with a record visitor engagement of 10,000 people who came to enjoy ideas shared by 75 writers, provocateurs and…

Proving the case for public funding

Auckland City Mission – Te Tāpui Atawhai is deeply grateful for the Hynds Foundation and its commitment to strengthening our communities. Philanthropy plays a vital role in addressing needs that…

From backyard gardens to a community farm

In the photo: Te Whare Awhero director Carey Ewing and project coordinator Georgia Fitzpatrick. Te Whare Awhero (Hope House) is a multi-service agency offering support to communities in Hornby, Christchurch…

Introducing the new Heart Foundation-Hynds fellow – Dr Nikki Earle

Pictured above from left – Jaimi Fraser (Heart Foundation), Mami Hynds, Leonie Hynds, Dr Nikki Earle, Robyn Hynds, Chloe Milloy (Heart Foundation). Alongside well-known heart disease risk factors such as…

North Piha surf club – a great place for learning

The Hynds Foundation has been a supporter of United North Piha Life Guard Service over recent years, including its development of valuable infrastructure. This includes the award-winning life-saving tower, and…

Entrepreneurial learning scales across university

In October, Hynds Foundation trustees and staff were able to participate in learning programmes created through the Hynds Entrepreneurial Fellows programme at the University of Auckland. The experiences demonstrated the…

Growing big things in small places

St Patrick’s Primary School in Taupō is on an elevated site looking across to Tauhara Maunga, and each day the mountain draws the attention of curious young kaitiaki. From a…

Update on the Heart Foundation-Hynds Senior Research Fellowship

Pictured together are Hynds Foundation trustees (from left): Mami Hynds, Aaron Hynds, Adrian Hynds, John Hynds, and Léonie Hynds, with (at rear) Andrew Reynolds and Clive Nelson (Heart Foundation), Cheryll…

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