Centenary Fund Grants

2007 – 2009 Centenary Grant Recipient:

To support initiatives that address climate change and promote sustainability
Hikurangi Foundation
Establishment and running of new climate change and sustainability fund
$250,000
Total $250,000

2006 Centenary Grant Recipients:

For “Arts and Cultural Heritage projects that promote tolerance and build understanding of our cultural diversity”
Auckland  Museum
Treasures and Tales children’s exhibition and events
$75,000
Canterbury Museum
Around the World in 30 Lounges’ exhibition
$50,000
Christchurch Art Gallery
Christchurch Community Cultural Diversity Programme 
$35,000
Carter Observatory
Development of Maori/Polynesian room and exhibits
$100,000
Waikato Museum
Community-based faith exhibition
$20,000
Total $280,000

2005 Centenary Grant Recipients:

Cardiac Inherited Disease Group and Cure Kids
Long QT syndrome research

$130,000

Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Crohn“s disease research

$40,725

Human Genetic Society of Australasia
Researching support needs for hereditary cancer risk 

$20,580

University of Otago
Neurological assessment of subjects with callosal agenesis

$28,000

Discretionary Grants
(Human Genetics Society: $11,000 for prenatal testing and childhood leukaemia diagnosis, Genetic Services of New Zealand: $1,600 for website development, New Zealand Organisation for Rare Disorders: $15,000 for support group websites)

$27,600

Total

$246,905

2004 Centenary Grant Recipients: Conservation and Environment

For projects of high conservation significance that support the recovery and protection of New Zealand’s biodiversity.  
Bushy Park Trust $100,000
Karori Wildlife Sanctuary Trust $50,000
Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust $100,000
Total $250,000

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