With deep roots in Wairarapa, the Mace family lived and worked in Masterton from the 1860s. Community-minded with a strong ethos for giving back, the Roy and Jan Mace Trust was established through a significant gift made by Alma (Jan) Mace in 1990. To ensure the family’s generosity could be felt for generations to come, the Trust was transferred to Nikau Foundation and the Roy and Jan Mace Fund was established in 2022.

Working as a communications and strategy specialist for over 15 years, Rachel understands the importance of building strong foundations within an organisation to enable it to thrive, and achieve its purpose.  

Dr Margaret Neave saved thousands of the world’s disadvantaged children in her long, unsung career from the 1960s to the late 80s. A passionate and energetic women, she would devote her life to ensuring young people across the pacific had access to vital medical care.  

Nikau Foundation demonstrates it’s the best guardian for managing and investing $5 million of community assets for the region.   

The Borrin Foundation is an example of how an act of generosity by a Wellingtonian can leave a lasting and substantial legacy for our communities.   

Nikau Club members’ support pays for essential day-to-day running costs, and that means the Nikau team can focus on making your giving go further.

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.  

Passionate and generous throughout her lifetime, Bice Tennyson, was moved to give back to the community where she lived, worked and raised her family. 

After a long and industrious career in business, Mike Olsen is turning his attention to supporting young people to succeed. 

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.

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.

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.