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Whakatipu Rowing Club’s “Impact100 Indoor Training Space”: Part of a broader redevelopment initiative, the “Impact100 Indoor Training Space” will offer year-round training facilities for health and wellness activities accessible to all ages, fostering community engagement and supporting local recreational groups.

 

Southern Lakes Sanctuary Trust’s Returning Takahē to the Rees Project will help secure the long-term protection of the critically endangered takahē. SLS is preparing for a release of these iconic birds in February 2025. Their project focuses on habitat protection through predator control and the creation of the "Impact100 Turk" in the Rees Valley to aid monitoring efforts during this vital initiative.

  

With our 2024 funds, this brings us to a total of $897,500 donated in five years with 8 local charities receiving major grants, and a further 13 receiving $65,000 in smaller donations.

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Thanks to Bayleys Property Management for coming on board as our event sponsors, your contribution really made it a fabulous night. Scroll through to view our Gala Photos taken by Michael Thomas. Feel free to share these - and if you could credit Michael as the photographer that would be great.