Making a difference, wherever your heart is.

There is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to giving through Nikau Foundation. While some choose to establish an individual fund based on their interests, others choose to give as a family or leave a gift in their will. Read the stories of the generous individuals, families and organisations pledging to create transformational change for the people and places they love.

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One gift, going further, forever

Passionate about conservation and the arts, Peter chose to invest in Nikau Foundation to provide long-term support for the causes he cares about and take an active role in our grant-making – seeing first-hand the difference his generosity is having.  

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Honouring a loved one

Adrienne and Laurie Bushell were always deeply committed to making a difference on their doorstep. That’s why when Laurie died suddenly in 2002, Adrienne and her family chose to celebrate and honour him by establishing a fund in his name.

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The business of giving back

Porirua resident Chris Kirk-Burnnand has a head for business, a love for his community and a commitment to helping young people thrive. This year, Chris and wife Helen established a Nikau fund so their support for their community will continue long into the future.

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An intergenerational fund

Lucy and Angus Milne were just kids when their community-minded grandmother Barbara established a fund supporting local causes. Now, 16 years on, the Milne siblings are themselves involved with the Barbara Milne Fund, continuing her legacy of supporting local arts, environmental and conservation causes. 

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Planning for the future

Max Koh has always been someone who has financially planned for the future. So when it came to making her will, it was important to her to leave something to the causes she cared about most.  

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