Those helping bring Whale Song to life
A Community Backed Project.
Whale Song recognises the donors, sponsors, professional contributors, iwi partners, community advocates and volunteers who have helped carry the project to this point.
Support already received
The project’s current support base includes a $300,000 promissory note from Jamie and Ann Selkirk, a Major Sponsor and Supporter — $1,000,000 committed and cash donations to date. This is strengthened further by significant services in kind from organisations and individuals who have contributed professional time, skills, facilities and project support.
Major Funding Commitments
Major Sponsor and Supporter — $1,000,000 committed. Further announcements will be made at the appropriate time.
Jamie & Ann Selkirk — $300,000 philanthropic commitment
Major Financial Donors
Coastlands Shoppingtown — $20,000
MA & PA Zeeman — $10,000
Anneke Borren — $5,000
Kāpiti Coast Airport Holdings — $5,000
ASB Bank — $5,000
Barry Clevely — $2,674
Ian Burtt — $2,500
Kāpiti Lions Club — $2,333
Sculpture Symposium Trust — $2,000
Dr Christine Coulter — $1,500
Paul & Charlie Thompson — $1,500
PG & KE Nouata — $1,500
Liz Koh — $1,500
Poiria Erskine — $1,500
J E Holborow — $1,000
John Holden — $1,000
Chris Kroger — $1,000
Nikau Foundation — $1,000
Brian & Dianne Shearer — $1,000
Plus Additional Donations Made By
MatP Dental Ltd, Sarah The Scientist, Gene T Saunders, Emma Young, John & Marilyn Wilson, S & S K Scholl, Mrs R F Taylor, Ms Eliza H Thomson, Kapakapanui School, Lisa Burch & Ray Wolf, Beth Anders, H Geluk, Dee Heron, Victor & Jenny Soh, M R Halliday, ChamberlainJ, James L Blackie, Jon Hancock, Mike De Ruiter, Bede Laracy, Michael Allan, Kylee Nickles, Gideon Barnard, Nicola Fisher, Cheryl & Graeme Harper, Gail Mason, Wynne Wiley and Charles Fleming Retirement Village.
Professional Services and Support in Kind
Coastlands Shoppingtown
Rent-free information centre space and power provided for four years.
Full Financial
Trust accounting and administration services.
BECA NZ
Engineering services.
Tilt Architecture
Project fly-through visualisation.
Roxy Theatre
Venue and event support.
Kylie Van Dyke
Website design and development.
Kāpiti Law
Legal services and project support.
Fern & Sam Campbell
Technology and 3D support.
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Whale Song is a community-led project. We thank all our partners and supporters who are helping shape a legacy for future generations.
