goal
Our goal is to raise $550,000 before March 31st to purchase Pīwakawaka Farm in Whanganui, 673 Papaiti Rd. .
A large area of land for demonstrating environmental restoration and hosting educational experiences is essential to our vision.
Total funding
received:
$305,850
> $550,000: Goes toward making an impact through our educational offerings and environmental work over the next 3 years.
> $1,000,000: Unlocks the ability to buy a neighbouring property with big potential, or build early-stage infrastructure while making impact.
We’ve set up a simple donation mechanism for USA donors through Gift Trust. https://www.thegifttrust.org.nz/learningenvironment
If you feel moved to join us by making a donation, your donation is tax deductible.
All funds will be held by our Charitable Trust - Woven Rivers Charitable Trust.
Foundational Partners Group
By donating $10,000 or more you will be invited to join our Foundational Partners Group.
You will become part of a small group of people who have special access to a range of benefits to acknowledge your foundational role in the success of the Learning Environment.
We will work with you to ensure they take the right form for you.
Pledge
$10,000 NZD +
Benefits
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Recognition and promotion through our communication channels and acknowledgement in our physical environment.
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Collaboration/partnership opportunities - we can work together to enable your personal, organisational or charitable goals.
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Invitations to special events on Pīwakawaka Farm (e.g. Opening Ceremonies, Harvest Festivals, Annual Foundational Partners gathering).
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Gifts from Pīwakawaka Farm - food, beverage, and other plant products.
updates
The latest updates for how our crowd funding campaign is progressing:
RSVP to join us at one of our upcoming Farm Days
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March 5th
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March 19th: This will be a great day to attend with Open Studio and Whanganui Walls taking place during the weekend.
Coming soon
The Learning Environment is a living educational campus reimagining a resilient, unified, and thriving future for Aotearoa New Zealand. We are backed by the Mayor of Whanganui, local community groups and organisations, as well as our wider national network.
Letters of support:
Office of the Mayor
