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The Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust receives grants, donations, products and support from a range of individuals, companies and organisations – thank you!!
All your help, no matter how small, has propelled this project from an idea to an internationally recognised restoration project. Maungatautari is now a safe ‘home’ for the critically endangered takahe, and the nationally endangered kiwi, kokopu, kaka, hihi along with popokatea. |
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| Founding Sponsors |
| The Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust sincerely thanks Mighty River Power and Scottwood Trust for their faith in Maungatautari right from the start of this restoration project.
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| Major Sponsors |
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Central Government
- Department of Internal Affairs
- Ministry for the Environment
- Department of Conservation
Regional Government
Local Government
- Hamilton City Council
- South Waikato District Council
- Waipa District Council
- Waikato Catchment Ecological Enhancement Trust
Corporates
- Mighty River Power
- Te Wananga o Aotearoa
- Carter Holt Harvey
- Gallagher
- Infratil
- Fonterra
- Ambreed
- Ballance Agri-Nutrients
- Winstone Aggregates
- Landcare Research
- AsureQuality
Trusts
- WEL Energy Trust
- Fountain City Sports
- Scottwood Trust
- Lion Foundation
- American Friends of Maungatautari
- Lottery Grants Board
- World Wide Fund for Nature
- Trust Waikato
- Waikato Foundation Trust
- Todd Foundation
- Thanksgiving Foundation
- B & C Hewett Charitable Trust
- E.B. Firth Charitable Trust
- Frances Skeet Charitable Trust
- Castle Charitable Trust
- BNZ Save the kiwi Trust
- D.V Bryant Trust
- Longview Trust
- Donny Charitable Trust
- David Johnstone Charitable Trust
- Norah Howell Charitable Trust
- Doone Trust
- W&L Manchester Trust
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| Testimonials |
| Scottwood Trust |
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Scottwood Trust are proud to be associated with the restoration of both the fauna and bird life to Maungatautari. Seldom do we have the opportunity to conserve such a valuable asset on such a large scale within easy driving distance for the vast majority of N.Z. population. Maungatautari will be a wonderful example to conservation groups' world wide." |
| www.scottwood.org.nz |
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| Mighty River Power |
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"The Trust has a great vision for restoring the natural beauty and mana of Maungatautari and we are only too happy to share that vision. We are pleased to be able to offer some support and look forward to the projects success." |
| www.mightyriverpower.co.nz |
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| Lion Foundation |
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The Lion Foundation is proud to be a major sponsor of the internationally significant Maungatautari restoration project, and honoured to join with the community to ‘make a difference’ to New Zealand’s conservation effort.
This is an admirable project which is not only benefiting our biodiversity, it is also creating a treasure which will endure for future generations. |
| www.lionfoundation.org.nz |
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| New Zealand Lottery Grants Board |
| The New Zealand Lottery Grants Board was set up by Parliament to distribute the proceeds of state lotteries (such as Lotto, Daily Keno and Instant Kiwi) to the New Zealand community. It does this through direct payments to three statutory bodies, through the Minister of Internal Affairs' Discretionary Fund and through its distributiion committees. The Lottery Environment and Heritage Committee provides grants for projects that promote, protect and conserve New Zealand's natural, physical and cultural heritage. At its September 2004 meeting, the Committee granted $200,000 to the Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust to assist with the cost of the predator-proof fence around the mountain. |
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| WEL Energy Trust |
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The WEL Energy Trust is pleased to contribute to this significant community and regional project. Maungatautari will provide enjoyment, education and lasting benefits to Waikato residents, visitors to the region and future generations. |
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| Waikato Foundation Trust |
| The Waikato Foundation Trust is pleased to be able to support the Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust in its significant and important project to fence Maungatautari Mountain and eradicate pests from this area. This ambitious undertaking has already seen native species returning to the area. As New Zealanders we can only be grateful that groups such as these are safeguarding our heritage for generations to come. |
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| Carter Holt Harvey Forests |
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"Are proud to be involved with such an incredible project which has a national significant as a conservation reserve. Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust is an inspiration to all New Zealander's who wish to be involved in restoration projects - bringing communities together, commitment to environmental management and social responsibility.
Maungatautari - a beautiful heritage treasure." |
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| Department of Conservation |
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“Protecting the mauri of Maungatautari will richly reward those directly involved, and also New Zealand’s wider community. We hope all will come to treasure our natural and historic heritage, and understand the scale of the task to conserve it.” |
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| Alan Livingston, Waipa District Council Mayor |
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“Maungatautari is one of the beautiful features of our region. It is an icon that warrants careful preservation. It is a special, treasure, cherished by people in the past and to be enjoyed by present and future generations.” |
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| Todd Foundation |
| The Todd Foundation is delighted to assist this important and ambitious project. Its scope is breathtaking, with major conservation benefits for many threatened species as well as significant benefits for the ecosystem. |
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| Environment Waikato |
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“This project will provide sustainable biodiversity benefits for the Waikato. A model example for others to emulate.” |
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| Forest and Bird |
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“Totally supportive of this magnificent concept. It will be an inspiration for people planning other restoration projects, big or small.” |
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| Animal Health Board |
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“This will help to protect cattle and deer herds from bovine Tb transmitted by possums and ferrets.” |
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| Otorohanga Kiwi House |
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The Otorohanga Kiwi House for the Green Gecko, Yellow Crowned Parakeet, Kokako and the Tuatara. |
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| World Wide Fund for Nature |
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WWF New Zealand has supported the Maungatautari Trust through the Habitat Protection Fund. The Trust is an excellent example of how the community is taking action to look after and restore our local ecosystem. |
| www.wwf.org.nz |
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| Intergraph |
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Intergraph, a global provider of spatial information management software has made a significant donation of software, and relevant training in its use, to the Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust. |
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| BNZ Save the Kiwi Trust |
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"We recognize the enormous potential of MEIT’s contribution to the restoration of western NI brown kiwi and are pleased to support your efforts."
BNZ Save the Kiwi Trust is a fully independent charitable trust and is a partnership between one of New Zealand's major financial institutions, Bank of New Zealand, and the Department of Conservation. Its aim is to work with community groups, iwi and conservation groups in a combined effort to ensure kiwi flourish in the wild for generations to come. |
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