Greater Ōtautahi Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Fund
The Christchurch Foundation launched the Greater Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Fund to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the tragic events of the 22 February, 2011.
The earthquakes of September 4th and February 22nd, and the many thousands of aftershocks, left a permanent mark on the landscape, and the hearts and minds of everyone that loves our city and its surrounding districts (Waimakariri and Selwyn).
In a matter of seconds, greater Christchurch and its people were changed forever.
The 2010/2011 earthquakes highlighted the need and opportunity for a strategic approach to philanthropy in greater Christchurch. Many cities, corporates and individuals from around the world wanted to gift to the city’s recovery...to do their bit. This led to the establishment of our organisation, The Christchurch Foundation, in 2017.
The Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Fund (an endowment fund) is designed to ensure that this part of our story is never forgotten. Donations will be pooled and invested in perpetuity. Investment income from the fund will be used to make distributions. Annual distributions will begin once the fund has over $75,000 in it.
Each February, people and organisations will be apply to the fund, for assistance for key initiatives and legacy projects related to the Earthquakes.
We are thrilled to share that Mike McRoberts, is our ambassador for this fund. He will be working alongside the Foundation to grow the legacy, and its impact.
Select a tab and fill out the form to make a donation.
Select Recurring Donor to pledge with your credit card to make monthly, quarterly, twice yearly or yearly donations.
Select One-off Gift to make a secure credit card donation on this platform via Visa, Mastercard or American Express.
We welcome any questions and are very happy to help.
Please email enquiries@christchurchfoundation.org.nz for more information.
Port Hills Fire Regeneration
In response to the 2024 Port Hills fire this fund has been established to assist with the regeneration of endemic natives in the impacted area.
There is scientific evidence that natives are more fire resistant and can significantly contribute to the resilience and protection of at-risk ecosystems and communities.
The funds raised will be actively managed by The Christchurch Foundation and distributed with support of the Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust and Te Kākahu Kahukura. These two reputable entities are already working in the impacted area and have extensive experience in the establishment of native plants in a best practice manner with participating landowners (private/public and charitable).
Funding could be applied not only to securing new plants but could also include pest management, weeding and other activities to support the regeneration of the area safely.
The intent is to help increase the fire protection on the port hills as well as also increasing the biodiversity of the area.
Maurice & I
Maurice & I is a feature-length documentary celebrating Sir Miles Warren and Maurice Mahoney’s influential architectural partnership, and their fight to save the magnificent Christchurch Town Hall from demolition after the devastating 2011 earthquake.
We are supporting the crowd source campaign to raise the final $60,000 required to take this story to the world.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available: Please contact Rick Harvie rick@belmont.co.nz for information about these.
