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The Trust wishes to express its thanks to the
ASB Community Trust
which has been supportive of both the purchase and the continuing
management of Motu Kaikoura. In the campaign to purchase the island
it generously gave $2 million and helped persuade local government
authorities to also assist financially. Subsequently the ASB Trusts
have continued to show their support in giving guaranteed finance
spread over four years towards the islands management.
The purchase of Motu Kaikoura could not have proceeded without the
active support and financial assistance given by the
Nature Heritage Fund. Both the board and the staff
saw the potential of the island and took the case to Central
Government for the bulk of the necessary funding.
The Stout Trust gave confidence and financial
support during the campaign to persuade the NZ Government to assist
in buying Motu Kaikoura Island. The campaign could not have
proceeded without their underwriting the potential costs. The
Stout Trust also helped fund the initial website.
Many donors have assisted with furthering
the cause, too many to mention individually yet each has provided
valuable resources for which the Trust is most grateful. A representative sample
of donors follows:
The ARC made a grant from their
Coastal Enhancement Fund for a new pontoon and gangway.
The Pub
Charity made a grant for the wilderness toilet on the airfield.
Vodafone
made a
grant for communications systems, emails and cellphone facilities.
Safeworx
Ltd. donated wet weather gear for the caretaker.
Dr. Flue Ltd.
supplied a wood burner to heat the caretaker's chalet.
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