Support Conservation Through Your Will
Project Tongariro protects New Zealand's unique ecosystems, native wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes. From the renowned Tongariro National Park to the diverse habitats of the surrounding region, gifts in wills have played a vital role in supporting our conservation efforts. For decades, we have worked to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of this area. Your commitment to conservation gives nature a voice and ensures a future where these special places and creatures continue to thrive.
By including a gift to Project Tongariro in your will, you help secure a lasting impact, giving nature a voice for years to come.
Your Gift's Lasting Legacy
A gift in your will offers you a unique and meaningful opportunity to support the conservation of New Zealand’s iconic landscapes and wildlife through Project Tongariro. Your bequest can help us continue vital work in preserving the natural beauty of the Tongariro region, protecting native species, and promoting sustainable practices that benefit future generations.
It’s important to make sure your wishes are carried out thoughtfully, so take the time to consider the impact you want to make. Your legacy can contribute to our long-term efforts and strengthen our mission of safeguarding the environment that makes New Zealand so special.
Create your will online for free
To make the process of including a gift in your will as straightforward as possible, we’ve partnered with a trusted online will service, Gathered Here, to offer free online wills for our supporters. Gathered Here’s platform allows you to create a simple will online quickly and easily, and you can update it at any time at no additional cost.
Writing your Will with your Solicitor
Bequests are among the most generous and meaningful contributions we receive. They play a vital role in ensuring that the natural beauty of the Tongariro region and the unique wildlife we cherish continue to be protected for years to come.
The process of creating or updating your will is straightforward, but we strongly encourage you to seek guidance from a qualified legal professional to ensure everything is done properly.
Small mistakes in wording can lead to confusion and delays in fulfilling your wishes. When making a bequest to Project Tongariro, please include our full legal name, Tongariro Natural History Society Incorporated, along with our Registered Charity Number, CC10701, to clearly communicate your intentions. This ensures your support reaches the right place and contributes effectively to our ongoing conservation efforts.
Guidance for Your Solicitor
If you are working with a solicitor or advisor to draft your will, here are examples of how to word a bequest to Project Tongariro accurately.
Legacy of All or Part of an Estate
I give to Tongariro Natural History Society Incorporated, registered charity number CC10701 (here in after called Project Tongariro) the residue (or % share of the residue) of my estate absolutely and I direct that (i) the proceeds may be used for the general purposes of Project Tongariro and (ii) a receipt signed by a person for the time being authorised by the governing body of Project Tongariro shall be a good and sufficient discharge to my executors.
Fixed Sum Legacy
I give to Tongariro Natural History Society Incorporated, registered charity number CC10701 (here in after called Project Tongariro) the sum of $_ and I direct that (i) the proceeds may be used for the general purposes of Project Tongariro and (ii) a receipt signed by a person for the time being authorised by the governing body of Project Tongariro shall be a good and sufficient discharge to my executors.