Support us


Partner with purpose;
own the impact

As a community-based charity with both regional and national networks, we have earned a reputation for delivering successful outcomes.

By supporting us, you will be enabling local employment opportunities, be recognised as an environmental investor, and be part of a larger community taking climate action.

Connect with our Partnerships Manager

Kristin Busher

Kristin Busher

09 372 2915
[email protected]


Make a bequest

Leave a legacy to create a more sustainable future

We believe that when environments are healthy and communities are connected, people and wildlife can flourish, and within that community a strong economy can exist.

Leaving a bequest to Waiheke Resources Trust is a meaningful and enduring choice. When you consider a bequest, you are not just giving a gift; you are leaving a lasting legacy. This ensures your values will carry on, inspire others, and give us the opportunity to create transformational change through community collaboration and development as we work to celebrate and protect our natural resources.

If you have any questions or would like to know more about our projects, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Types of bequests

Leaving a gift for WRT in your will is relatively simple to do. We encourage you to seek advice from a qualified legal professional and to let your whānau know your intentions.

  • Residuary bequest
    This is the gift of whatever is left in a will after all other gifts have been distributed.
  • Specified sum or assets
    To leave a specific amount of money, real estate, shares, bonds, items, or a nominated gift to the charity.
  • Endowment fund
    An investment fund established by a foundation that makes consistent withdrawls from invested capital. Set up by philanthropist for the WRT.
  • Gift of natural areas

    Discuss with the WRT first if you would like to bequest a natural area. To help us care for the area gifted, provision should be made under your will for a fund, payable to the WRT for the ongoing maintenance of the property.

Wording examples

Fixed sum legacy

I give to Waiheke Resources Trust, registered charity number CC34108 (hereinafter called WRT) the sum of $______ and I direct that (i) the proceeds may be used for the general purposes of WRT and (ii) a receipt signed by a person for the time being authorised by the governing body of WRT shall be a good and sufficient discharge to my executors.”

Legacy of all or part of a net estate

I give to Waiheke Resources Trust, registered charity number CC34108 (hereinafter called WRT) the residue (or % share of the residue) of my estate absolutely and I direct that (i) the proceeds may be used to for the general purposes of WRT and (ii) a receipt signed by a person for the time being authorised by the governing body of WRT shall be a good and sufficient discharge to my executors.”

Note: It is important you include our full legal name – Waiheke Resources Trust. Our charity number is #CC34108

Ask a local lawyer for advice

Arnet Law

Phone: +64 9238 136
[email protected]
21d Belgium Street, Waiheke Island

Citizens Advice Bureau

Phone: +64 9 372 8640
Contact
141 Ocean View Road, Waiheke Island