Wellington City
Our aim is to help every Wellingtonian effect lasting change wherever their home or heart is.
Our Impact in Wellington City
Stories of Impact
A simple, practical solution to alleviate food insecurity.
Founded almost by accident, Kaibosh is a food rescue service working towards alleviating food poverty while minimising the environmental implications of excess food going to landfill.
Uplifting services to empower Wellington’s most vulnerable.
The Wellington City Mission is delivering mana-enhancing services to preserve dignity and arm their visitors with the power of choice.
Shifting the narrative on refugee and migrant experiences.
KiwiClass MultiCultural Services’ Storytelling through Photography initiative offers the opportunity for young people to learn valuable technical photography skills while shifting the narrative on refugee and migrant experiences.
Stories of Generosity
Passion-driven philanthropy
For Anne and David Buckell, making a difference means aligning their personal interests with philanthropic giving. They had heard about Nikau Foundation’s model from close family who had decided to set up Funds and had always thought the idea sounded intriguing.
A Fund for the Future of the Wellington Botanic Garden
Established by Dr James Hector in 1869, the Wellington Botanic Garden is a landmark and must-visit. The Friends of the Wellington Botanic Garden Endowment Fund aims to create a reliable funding stream to ensure the ongoing development of the Garden.
A sister’s love continues to make a difference to dance.
Supported by the Willscott Fund, the New Zealand School of Dance used a Nikau grant to engage renowned choreographer and 2001 NZSD alumni Ross McCormack to develop a stunning new work.
