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

Mackenzie District Council

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

Censtable

Plus our anonymous donors