Ways to give
Help Diabetes NZ reduce the impact of New Zealand’s fastest growing chronic condition – diabetes. Your donation will fund research for better treatments and a cure, help raise awareness of diabetes and provide national programs and services for people living with diabetes and those at risk. All donations, no matter how big or small, make a difference. Find out more about the different ways to donate to Diabetes NZ below. Donations of $5 or more are tax deductible.
Donate today
Make a one-off, tax deductible donation to Diabetes NZ today! Click here to donate online or freecall 0800 342 238 to donate over the phone.
Alternatively, you can also send your donation to:
Diabetes NZ
PO BOX 12441, Thorndon
Wellington, 6144
New Zealand
Diabetes NZ is grateful for all contributions received and funds raised go toward diabetes research, education and awareness programmes. Find out more
A tax receipt will be issued to you once your donation is received.
Donate in lieu of gifts or flowers
For birthdays or special occasions, your guests may wish to make a donation in lieu of presents. This can also be the case for funeral services, where people find comfort in making a donation in lieu of flowers.
Diabetes NZ is grateful for all gifts-in-lieu. Your contribution and gifts will support important diabetes advocacy, education and awareness programs.
Hold a Fundraising Event
If you would like to host a fundraising event, or raise funds for Diabetes NZ by participating in a charity fundraising event, please visit our Givealittle website here.
You can use Givealittle to organise your own event such as a morning tea or trivia night and donate proceeds from guests to Diabetes NZ. You can also use Givealittle to raise funds by participating in a charity fundraising event such as ASB Auckland Marathon or Round the Bays.
It’s free and easy – just go to our page, select “Fundraise”, set up a profile, and invite your friends, colleagues and family to donate.
Diabetes NZ is grateful for all community fundraising donations. Your fundraising activity can help raise awareness of diabetes in the community, and funds raised will go toward diabetes research, education and awareness programmes.
Leave a gift in your will
A bequest to Diabetes NZ, no matter how small, will make a difference to the lives of New Zealanders affected by diabetes.
If you wish to leave a bequest, you can use the following wording as a guide:
“I bequeath to Diabetes NZ for general purposes (a specified sum, or specified items, or the residue of my estate), free of all duties. The receipt of the Secretary or other authorised officer shall be a complete and sufficient discharge for the executor(s).”
PLEASE NOTE: we recommend that everyone obtains expert legal advice when making or amending a will.
Diabetes NZ is a grateful recipient of bequests. If you have any questions about leaving a gift in your will, or would like to notify Diabetes NZ of your gift, please call 0800 342 238.
Become a corporate partner
Corporate partners play a vital role in supporting our organisation and enable us to reduce the impact of diabetes. The support of your organisation can help us to fund important diabetes research, develop new diabetes education programs, and implement programs to increase diabetes awareness in the workplace and wider community.
Whether you are looking to improve your Corporate Social Responsibility, develop a healthier workforce, further promote your brand or invest in the health promotion space – a partnership with Diabetes NZ can help.
There are many ways in which your organisation can support Diabetes NZ, including both cash and in-kind contributions such as:
Sponsoring a research grant or event
Donating through a workplace giving program
Involving your workforce with community fundraising events such as Walk to Work
Donating charity auction items such as signed sporting memorabilia
Providing skilled or unskilled volunteers
We recognise the importance of creating powerful, long-term and mutually beneficial partnerships and we work closely with our corporate partners to maximise our collective impact. Find out about our existing corporate partners here.
If you would like further information on Corporate Partnerships please email us or call 0800 342 238.
Payroll giving
Employees can make small, regular donations to Diabetes NZ through their pre-tax pay. Workplace giving is a win-win solution as it gives employees a tax-effective way of donating to charity, increases engagement and social impact of the business, and ensures regular funds for Diabetes NZ.
To set up payroll giving, simply call Diabetes NZ on 0800 342 238 to obtain our bank account details and get started today.
IRD Guide: Set up payroll giving as an employee
As an employee, you can request a donation be made to Diabetes NZ through your payroll team.
As an employer, you can suggest Diabetes NZ as a preferred charity for your employees. You can even set up a matching gift program to enhance the collective impact of your organisation.
IRD Guide: Set up payroll giving for my employees
Diabetes NZ is a grateful recipient of all workplace donations, which go toward diabetes advocacy, education and awareness programs.