Your generosity stays local — and it grows.

When you give to Aoraki Foundation, your donation is invested so it can continue supporting our community year after year. The income of these investments support people and projects right across South Canterbury. Even better, you may also be eligible to claim back 33% of your donation through the charitable tax credit. Your gift creates long‑term local impact, while your 33% tax credit helps your giving go even further. With 31 March approaching, now is the perfect time to give local and unlock your rebate.

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HOW TO CLAIM YOUR 33%
 

How it works

1. Make a gift

Choose a cause or fund that matters to you, or give to the general fund to support the greatest needs in South Canterbury.

 

2. Receive your receipt

We’ll email you a receipt in April — keep it handy for your claim.

 

3. Claim back your 33%

Log in to your myIR account and upload your receipt to receive your charitable tax credit, or speak with one of our partner accountants

 

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Ready to make your giving go further?

Give before 31 March to unlock your 33% tax credit and strengthen South Canterbury.

✔ Your gift stays in South Canterbury

✔ Your impact grows through long‑term investment

✔ You help local charities, projects, and people

✔ You may claim 33% back at tax time

How to claim your tax rebate

Do it yourself

You can claim your tax rebate by heading online to the myIR website. The process is simple; you just need to follow these steps

  1. Log in to your myIR account. If you don’t have a myIR account, you can create one or talk to us.

  2. Select 'Enter donation tax credit receipts’

  3. Select ‘Add a receipt’

  4. Fill in the details (all of these will be on our receipt)

  5. Attach an electronic copy of the receipt

  6. Confirm your details are correct then select ‘Submit’

 

OR

Speak with an Accountant

Your local South Canterbury accountant can manage the claim process for you. They are also the experts who will be able to provide advice to ensure your charitable giving is done in the most tax-efficient way. We have many excellent accountants in South Canterbury. Five of these have partnered with Aoraki Foundation and we can personally recommend their services.

Partner Accountants

 
 

Other local accountants include:

FAQ’s

  • You can claim tax credits for donations you make over the value of $5 to approved New Zealand organisations, such as registered charities and schools. As the Aoraki Foundation is is a registered charity, all donation over $5 are eligible.

  • You can claim 33% of the value of all eligible donations made over $5. However you can only claim donation receipts that add up to your total taxable income for that tax year. If your total donations were more than your total taxable income in a year, you can split your donations and allow your partner to claim the rest (up to their taxable income). If you are unsure speak with a local accountant.

  • You can claim online through your myIR account by uploading your receipt. The full process is outlined on the IRD website It only takes a few minutes. Alternatively speak with a local accountant from the list above, they can guide your through the process.

  • Yes — many donors do. It’s a simple way to increase your impact without increasing your upfront giving.

  • Yes — however most payroll giving automatically applies the tax benefit at the time of giving. Check with your employer if you are unsure.

  • Businesses receive tax deductions, not the individual rebate. Speak with your local accountant who can advise.