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Gareth Foster

Gareth Foster’s entire life has resided in Northland, and he has a number of local causes which are close to his heart.

Gareth is a male bass singer, and has performed for many years, including with the Whangarei Repertory Society and the Whangarei Theatre Company. He has always loved sport, particularly athletics and swimming, and he has seen the opportunities that investment in youth can bring to young talent. Gareth also has a love for education, which his mother instilled in him as a school teacher.

In writing his will, Gareth has naturally chosen to look after family and friends first, and has decided to leave the residual of his estate to benefit these causes that mean the most to him: namely opera, sports and education.

Gareth’s residual gift will be invested with Northland Community Foundation, with the income benefitting these causes of his choice forever, providing scholarships to up-and-coming young talent in his name.

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Gareth Foster

“Giving makes me feel good, it’s great to give something back to the community I have lived in and loved for my whole life.”
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Leanne & Athol

Leanne and Athol talk about the Molly Wilson Trust.
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Brent

Brent's passion for healthy living helped him to decide to leave a gift to sport
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Brian and Rosemary

"We want to give back to our neck of the woods and see it thrive", say Rosemary and Brian
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Marvyn and Doug

Marvyn and Doug say that they have been fortunate in their life and the choices they have made. They are proud to be in a position to provide significant funds to worthy organisations. Giving with a warm hand rather than a cold heart is a pleasure they enjoy.
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Project Promise

After nearly four years of fundraising for "Project Promise" throughout Northland, Northland Community Foundation was enormously proud to hand over a cheque to the Northland DHB for $3m towards the building of the Jim Carney Cancer Treatment Centre.
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