Share the Love Donations | Ngā Manu Nature Reserve

This summer, Ngā Manu Nature Reserve invites our community to come together to Share the Love of Nature — a campaign that helps gift restorative, nature-filled experiences to local whānau who will benefit most.

Through the generosity of our visitors and supporters, we raise funds to provide entry vouchers and annual memberships to our charity partners, who pass them on to the families and individuals they support across the Kāpiti Coast. A day at Ngā Manu offers something simple yet powerful: time together, connection, and the calming benefits of being immersed in nature.

This year, we are proud to be supported by Sharalyn Fraser Agency, who are sponsoring the campaign by matching every community donation dollar-for-dollar. This means every contribution goes twice as far — helping even more whānau enjoy meaningful time at the reserve.

Find out more here: Share the Love of Nature | Supporting Whānau Through Nature | Ngā Manu – Nga Manu

Our Community Sponsor — Sharalyn Fraser Agency

We’re proud to partner with Sharalyn Fraser Agency, whose generosity sits at the heart of this year’s Share the Love of Nature campaign. Sharalyn Fraser Agency is supporting the campaign by matching every community donation dollar-for-dollar, doubling the impact for local whānau and helping more families enjoy restorative time together at Ngā Manu.

Find out more

2026 Recipients:

Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters supports tamariki and rangatahi through positive, one-to-one mentoring relationships. By matching young people with trusted adult mentors, the programme helps build confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of belonging.

Find out more
Birthright Kapiti
Birthright Kāpiti supports single-parent and solo-caregiver families through compassionate, practical support. Through social work services, parenting support, and community connection, Birthright helps whānau build resilience, stability, and positive futures for their children.

Find out more
Loss & Grief Centre Kapiti
The Loss and Grief Centre supports individuals and whānau navigating bereavement and significant life change. Through free companion bereavement support, support groups and community learning seminars, and access to subsidised one-to-one counselling when needed, the Centre walks alongside people through their journey of loss. He Waka Eke Noa – Journeying Together.

Find out more
Grandparents raising grandchildren
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren supports grandparents and kin caregivers who are raising children full-time. Through advocacy, advice, information, and connection, the organisation helps caregivers navigate complex systems and create stable, nurturing homes for the children in their care.

Find out more

Make a Donation to Share the Love of Nature

1 2