Make a donation

Help us promote and preserve New Zealand’s most important gardens

The NZ Gardens Trust is dedicated to promoting and celebrating our country's most exceptional gardens
– living showcases of our horticultural excellence, cultural heritage, and natural beauty.

Your donation makes a meaningful difference in our mission to protect these botanical treasures and
ensure they remain vibrant, accessible spaces for all New Zealanders to experience.

Gifts in Wills

Leave a Lasting Legacy for New Zealand's Gardens. Your love of gardens can continue to flourish and inspire future generations through a bequest to the NZ Gardens Trust.

The NZ Gardens Trust plays a vital role in preserving and promoting our nation's most significant gardens. Through our work, we ensure these living treasures are accessible for New Zealanders to enjoy, learn from, and be inspired by.

By remembering the NZ Gardens Trust in your will, you can help:

  • Preserve significant gardens for future generations

  • Support garden owners in maintaining these important spaces

  • Promote excellence in New Zealand garden design and horticulture

  • Ensure our garden heritage continues to thrive

Making a bequest is a deeply personal decision. If you would like to discuss leaving a legacy to the New Zealand Gardens Trust, we welcome you to contact us in complete confidence. Your gift, whatever its size, will make a lasting difference to the future of New Zealand's gardens.

For a confidential discussion about leaving a bequest, please contact Victoria Read our Trust Manager.

Make a Donation

Support New Zealand's Garden Heritage.

By contributing to the NZ Gardens Trust, you directly enable us to:

  • Promote remarkable gardens that tell the story of our nation's relationship with the land

  • Help garden owners maintain viability and accessibility and enhance visitor experiences

  • Raise the profile of exceptional gardens across New Zealand

  • Facilitate public access and educational opportunities for all New Zealanders

  • Support networking and knowledge-sharing among garden enthusiasts and professionals

Become a Garden Champion Today

Whether through a one-time gift, recurring donation, or a legacy bequest in your will, your generosity ensures that New Zealand's garden heritage remains accessible and vibrant.

Plant the seeds for tomorrow's garden experiences – your support helps connect people with exceptional gardens for generations to come.

3% Cover the Fee

Become a Friend

If you're a keen gardener or garden visitor, consider becoming a Friend to support our work and to inspire yours.

Becoming a member of Garden Friends is more than just joining a community; it's a commitment to preserving our most important gardens. Your membership directly supports promotional initiatives, ensuring our gardens thrive for years to come.

Plus, enjoy access to exclusive offers, special events, and a plethora of resources to enrich your gardening experience and beyond.

NZ Gardens Trust is an approved donee organisation with IRD. Donations are tax deductible at the rate of 33.33% for all donations over $5.00. A receipt will be issued.

Friend Membership
from $65.00

Donations & Bequests

Leave a Green Legacy

For donations over $400 or to obtain a tax invoice please contact us here to arrange a bank transfer.

NZ Gardens Trust is an approved donee organisation with IRD. Donations are tax deductible at the rate of 33.33% for all donations over $5.00. A receipt will be issued.