Ngā mihi nui to Kura Tāwhiti – Canterbury Community Foundation who has partnered with our Trust to open the February 2026 Storm Damage Repair Fund for the recovery of popular walking and cycling tracks on Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula. We will distribute donations to local community groups and organisations. We welcome gifts of all sizes to support the repair and recovery of your favourite walking, running, and biking trails.
RDBPT are leading the recovery effort and will distribute donations to local community groups and organisations carrying out restoration work across Banks Peninsula. These include:
- Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust
- Orton Bradley Park
- Living Springs
- Summit Road Society
- Mikimiki Conservation Trust
- Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust
We welcome gifts of all sizes to support the repair and recovery of your favourite walking, running, and biking trails. You can do this here: Emergency Fund | Kura Tawhiti Foundation
Your support will help:
- Repair damaged walking and cycling routes
- Restore timely and safe public access to the track network
- Continue critical conservation and maintenance work
Donations are collected through KTCCF’s platform on behalf of these organisations, making it easy to give in one place while ensuring funds are distributed quickly and efficiently. Using the Foundation’s existing charitable infrastructure and network allows us to streamline administration, coordinate fundraising efforts, and maximise the impact of your gift.