We support legal research, education and scholarship that contributes to our vision for Aotearoa New Zealand
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Grantees & Borrin 'Do-ers'
We are the donor, but more important are the ‘Do-ers’ – these are the people doing important work to contribute to our shared vision for Aotearoa New Zealand. We are excited to showcase the grant projects and people we have funded since our launch in 2018.
About Us
The Michael and Suzanne Borrin Foundation is a gift from the Borrin family to New Zealand. We’re here to make a difference to the lives of New Zealanders, through the law. The Grants and Scholarships Committee leads the Foundation’s philanthropic activities.
Grant funding
Our vision lies at the heart of our grant-making. We do a mix of both ‘proactive grant-making’ and openly solicited grant applications. Learn more about how we fund, eligibility, guiding principles for our decision-making, and our terms and conditions.
Research & Resources
Knowledge is power. It is also the only resource that increases with use. We’re committed to sharing as widely as possible the research and results from our grantees’ work. We’ll also share what we’re learning about philanthropy and effective grant-making.
Grants – Highlights
Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa’s 2021 hui-ā-tau: Māori Lawyers as Agents of Mana-Based Change
Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa hosts an annual hui-ā-tau. The theme for the 2021 hui-ā-tau is Māori Lawyers as Agents of Mana-Based Change. The conference will explore how lawyers can contribute to social justice by pursuing change grounded in mana and tino rangatiratanga.
Equality, Belonging and Authority / Power – How can Law, Policy and Practice support best outcomes for Pasifika in Aotearoa New Zealand – Improving Pasifika Legal Education
The project seeks to bring together academics, students, graduates, legal practitioners, and policy makers from across the country to take coordinated action to identify the barriers to Pasifika in law schools and recommend interventions for change.
Inspiring national Indigenous Legal Education for Aotearoa New Zealand’s LLB degree: Phase Two
Strengthening the ability for Māori law to become a firm foundational component of legal education in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Creating just consumer credit law
Creating just consumer credit law for people at risk from predatory, irresponsible and high-cost lenders