Corporate Trusteeship
Placing our communities at the heart of their mission. Nikau Foundation operates as a Corporate Trustee for existing Funds and Trusts providing valuable guidance on the needs of our region.
Corporate Trusteeships
The Mark Dunajtschik Foundation
Committed philanthropist and property developer Sir Mark Dunajtschik, has made an enduring commitment to Te Upoko-o-te-Ika-a-Māui the Greater Wellington region by leaving a gift in his will and establishing a foundation in his name. He has chosen Nikau Foundation to manage the Foundation.
Grants from The Mark Dunajtschik Foundation are set to make a transformational difference in the lives of the people living with disability throughout the Greater Wellington region.
Please note that as the Foundation will only be operational once Sir Mark’s bequest is realised, it is not currently making grants. When this occurs and after we have formalised grants criteria and the grant application process, we will announce via our communications channels.
The Michael and Suzanne Borrin Foundation
Founded by the late Judge Ian Borrin in memory of his parents Michael and Suzanne, the Michael and Suzanne Borrin Foundation believes that law is essential to a flourishing society and works towards an Aotearoa New Zealand that is just, inclusive, tolerant and free. The Foundation’s areas of focus are criminal law, family law and access to civil justice.
Nikau Foundation is the sole trustee of the Borrin Foundation and works collaboratively with the Grants and Scholarships Committee – established in accordance with the Borrin Foundation trust deed
Our Impact in 2022
In 2022, Nikau Foundation gave away over $1,000,000 in grants to community organisations doing good mahi throughout Te Upoko-o-te-Ika-a-Maui the Greater Wellington region.
As at 30 September 2022, Nikau is the guardian of almost $32 million, which is invested and growing for the long-term benefit of our communities.
