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22nd August 2025

Grants round update - August 2025

Bequest Updates

The Sargood Bequest has recently undertaken a review of our funding strategy, and we’re excited to share some updates to the application process that make it clearer, simpler and more aligned with our values. You can find all the information you need to make an application on the Apply …

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24th October 2023

Introducing our new Bequest Coordinator

Bequest Updates

We are delighted to introduce the Sargood Bequest’s new Bequest Coordinator, Jess Reiher. Jess comes to us with a rich and diverse background, characterised by a deep commitment to community service and impact. Based in Wellington, Jess’s philanthropic experience comes from sitting on the Nikau Foundation grantmaking committee for her …

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20th October 2023

Whāngai Ora Milk Bank

Stories of Impact

Whāngai Ora Milk Bank was established to collect and distribute safe human milk from donor mothers within the Manawatu, Tararua and Horowhenua districts. Premature pēpi are their priority if a mother's own milk is insufficient or unavailable, but they occasionally have enough milk to give to older babies in the district. The organisation …

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19th October 2023

Friends of Lake Hayes

Stories of Impact

The Friends of Lake Hayes Society was created in October 2008 in a response to concerns about the serious deterioration of the water quality in the lake since 2006. Its charitable purpose is to do whatever is reasonably necessary to enhance and maintain the quality of water in the …

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19th October 2023

Mōkihi Reforestation Trust

Stories of Impact

The Mōkihi Reforestation Trust was established in 2016 and named after the Te Reo word for raft. Fashioned mainly from raupo/bulrushes and harakeke/flax, the name Mōkihi also references the idea of floating the seed (Te Kākano) down the might of the Clutha River (Mata-Au) to restore and regenerate native …

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18th October 2023

Leaning Lodge

Stories of Impact

The Leaning Lodge has been a safe and welcoming refuge for university researchers, skiers, bikers, trampers and backcountry enthusiasts on the Rock & Pillar Range, since 1958. Sadly, the lodge has been closed since 2014 due to it becoming non-compliant with building codes. The new hut will comprise an …

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10th February 2022

Whangarei Art Museum Trust/ Hundertwasser Art Centre

Stories of Impact

Sargood Bequest gave sponsorship of $150,000 2013-2015, over 3 years towards the Rooftop Garden which forms the roof of this project. This is commemorated by a plaque and opens in February 2022. Hundertwasser Art Centre Opening February 2022, Hundertwasser Art Centre welcomes you to experience art and nature in perfect …

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6th February 2022

The Hone Tuwhare Charitable Trust

Stories of Impact

Sargood Bequest part-funded the Hone Tuwhare Charitable trust's restoration of Hone Tuwhare's crib at Kaka Point for use as a writer's residence, Stages 1, 2 and 3. The Creative Residence - The Hone Tuwhare Charitable Trust The Creative Residence - The Hone Tuwhare Charitable Trust Kaka Point is a small, …

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2nd February 2022

Wildbase Recovery Trust

Stories of Impact

World-class rehabilitation care for New Zealand wildlife - Wildbase Recovery Wildbase Recovery will provide world-class rehabilitation care for endangered New Zealand wildlife. With your support, we can give our native species the best chance of survival. wildbaserecovery.co.nz

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24th January 2022

Te Kākano Aotearoa Trust

Stories of Impact

Te Kākano Aotearoa Trust Te Kākano Aotearoa Trust is a Wānaka community-based native plant nursery that specialises in propagating plants of local origin (Upper Clutha region) and uses these plants for localised native habitat restoration. www.tekakano.org.nz Te Kakano Nursery 2007-2022 over $350,000 taking Te Kakano nursery from inception to …

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