Ngā kaupapa matua Priorities

There are many opportunities for you to advance causes you care about. Learn more about our priority areas and how you can help.

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Support our students

Help our students make the most of their university education through life-changing scholarships.

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Donate to architecture and design innovation

Empower our students to take their place as leaders in creative and innovation industries around the world.

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Donate to business and government

Help develop leaders who can think critically about the grand challenges facing business, government, and society.

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Donate to education, health, and psychological sciences

With your support we can create better health outcomes and help our communities to thrive.

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Donate to humanities and social sciences

Support the humanities and social sciences to grow creative, critical thinkers and shape a more thoughtful future.

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Support the next generation of legal professionals

Support students to fulfil their ambition to study law, strive for excellence, and reach their potential.

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Donate to science and engineering

In a rapidly changing environment, we need your help to train the leaders who will investigate complex problems and create solutions for tomorrow’s world.

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Support Tangata Moana students to soar

Your generous support will help shape the next generation of Tangata Moana leaders by providing scholarships that will enable them to pursue tertiary education.

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Rainbow support

Support the wellbeing of our rainbow students.

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Your chosen area

Specify where you would like your gift to be put to work.

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Create a legacy

By leaving a gift in your will you can support the next generation of students and programmes.