Representing the 500 or so descendants of the former eastern Māori MP Wi Pere, the trust generates above-average returns from 7000 hectares of hill country and a relatively small 79ha horticulture unit.
Jim and Rosemari Delegat have been involved in charitable activities all their business life and continue to do so as a family, although prefer to keep it private.
It is known that Drinkrow is a trustee of the Tiger Charitable Trust, which aids people with vet costs, but little else is known of his philanthropy – by design.
PB Tech assembled a team of 50 volunteers in 2023 to plant 1300 native trees as part of its commitment to sustainability – and to offset its carbon footprint.
The Porter Group has a long history of backing local Waikato community projects and, in 2023, signed up to become major sponsors of the Chiefs rugby franchise.
Regarding philanthropy, Andy Cullen says private charity is less efficient than state-delivered services or wealth distribution.
Public records show Stephen & Chris Harris have been quietly using their money to fund charitable causes close to their hearts, such as mitigating climate change, conservation, and tackling child poverty.
Wayne and Chloe Wrights’ five children – Wayne Jr, Joseph, Samuel, Belinda, and Oliver – are all involved in the family’s business and charitable activities.
Chris Meehan says the legacy the couple want to leave is turning unloved tracts of farmland into thriving communities for different generations to live, work, and enjoy life.
Karl Ye-owned GMP Pharmaceuticals has won multiple Westpac Business awards and partnered with the NZ Olympic Committee as a sponsor of teams at the 2016 Rio Summer and 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics.
