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The University of Waikato is very grateful to all donors who, through their generosity, are enabling the Foundation to provide support across the spectrum of all University activities.
Te Pou Taunaki Foundation — who we are
The University of Waikato Te Pou Taunaki Foundation is an independent charitable trust which administers donations to the University and distributes funds to chosen areas.
The Foundation is part of the University's Development Office, which also looks after alumni relations.
When you give to the University, you make a huge impact on the lives of the students who benefit from your generosity.
We welcome and encourage donations from anyone with an active interest in Waikato University — including alumni, staff, students, stakeholders, businesses, and members of the community.
Board of Trustees
Patron
Doctor Gallagher has served on the University Council since 1990, been Pro-Chancellor and Chancellor, and was formerly Chair of the Foundation before his current position as Patron. He has an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Waikato.
In 2015, the Glenice and John Gallagher Foundation established the Dr John Gallagher Chair in Engineering, to further the University's engineering research.
Chair
Susan was appointed to the University's Foundation in 2016. She is also a member of the Honours Committee, and was appointed Pro-Chancellor in 2017.
Susan is currently Headmaster of Hamilton Boys' High School. Beginning her career at the school as a first-year English teacher, in 2000 she was appointed Headmaster — becoming the first woman to lead a New Zealand boys' school.
In the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours, she was named an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to education.
Sir Paul was appointed Trustee to the University's Foundation in 2021. As chair of the University of Waikato Campus Development Committee, he helped lead the development of the Tauranga campus, and made major contributions to revamping Bay Oval and the Adams High Performance Sports Centre.
Sir Paul is currently the executive chair of Carrus, a property development company he founded in 1990. He is also chair of Accessible Properties, a not-for-profit social and disability housing provider.
In 2013, Sir Paul was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to business and philanthropy. In 2019, he was appointed a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to philanthropy and the community.
Doctor Smith was appointed Trustee to the University's Foundation in 2022. In 1989, Dr Smith became the University's first Rhodes Scholar, which saw him attend the University of Oxford to complete his doctorate.
Andrew is currently the Chief Executive of Prolife Foods, known for brands such as Mother Earth, Alison's Pantry and Donovan's Chocolates.
In 2019, he received a Distinguished Alumni Award from the University in recognition of his international business success.
In 2021, he established the Dr Andrew Smith Medal for Academic Excellence and is a foundation donor to the University of Waikato Distinguished Alumni Scholarship.
Areas of greatest need
Every single dollar raised for the Foundation goes directly towards helping students achieve their potential and maximizes the economic and social impact of the University.
You can choose from a range of areas to support including scholarships, research, enriching the campus experience or the endowment fund, which lets us direct your gift to the greatest area of need.
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Establish a scholarship or prize
If you would like to establish a new scholarship or prize, email us to learn what opportunities are right for you. Before contacting us, please ensure you have read our guidelines.
Naming opportunities
Naming opportunities are available for individuals and organisations looking to help create positive change in our communities and make a lasting impact. Email us to learn what opportunities are right for you.
Bequests and legacy gifts
A legacy gift is a way to continue to do good beyond your lifetime. Bequests can be financial or assets —stocks, shares, bonds, real estate, artwork or cultural collections. Please email us if you would like to discuss this further.
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Non-financial support
We are very grateful for non-financial support to help students, such as hosting interns through our Work Integrated Learning programme, donated products and services, or mentoring a student. There are many ways you can help — contact us to learn more.
Every gift counts
$844k in new pledges
140+ students received $553,000 in scholarships
$1.9m in total donations
-11.71% Endowment Fund portfolio performance
$689k new philanthropic scholarships and prizes established
$13m in managed funds
$1m gifts already pledged for 2023
66% of individual donors who are alumni
Latest Foundation news
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University launches Annual Appeal for 2022
The University of Waikato has launched its Annual Appeal for 2022, this year focusing on support for student scholarships, nursing graduates, and budding opera stars.
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Scholarship for Climate Change
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Scholarship recipient honours cherished former staff member