Help Giving Grow
When the Aoraki Foundation is strong, the whole community benefits.
Become a Friend:
A Different Way to Give
The Aoraki Foundation exists to grow generosity across South Canterbury, connecting people, building funds, and investing for the long term. Most donations to the Foundation go directly into our community funds.
Friends of Aoraki is different.
Your support helps fund the people, systems, and work behind the scenes so we can continue growing giving across our region.
It’s not about one project. It’s about enabling many.
Your support helps us:
Grow the pool of funds for South Canterbury
Support more people to give with purpose
Build lasting relationships across the region
Create impact that continues for generations
You’re helping multiply generosity.
How it Works
Benefits of Joining
✓ Support generosity in South Canterbury
✓ Create lasting local impact
✓ Be part of a growing community movement
As a Friend of Aoraki, you can choose to be recognised on our website and in selected materials. You’ll also receive newsletters, annual reports, and invitations to Foundation events.
All donations are eligible for a 33% tax credit.
Become a Friend:
Thank you
to the following individuals/businesses who support us through our Friends of Aoraki programme.
Ginny Bolderston
Jocelyn McFarlane
Lesley & Malcom Roy
Ken & Jude McKenzie
Mainland Insurance, Mortgages, & Investment
Jacob Gormack
Ashley Shewan
Richard & Sharon Spackman
Sid & Veronica McAuley
Teresa & Dave Templeton
Tim Barnett & Ramon Maniapoto
Jackie Phillips
Plus our anonymous donors