How to raise money online in New Zealand
A plain-English guide to starting an online fundraiser in New Zealand: choosing a target, writing your page, getting verified, sharing it and receiving the money.
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Fundraising in New Zealand, explained
Practical guides for anyone raising money for a person, family, school, club or community in Aotearoa.
Fundraising in Auckland: online and in person
How to raise money in Auckland, from online fundraising pages to street collections, events and raffles, including when you need Auckland Council approval.
Read the guideFundraising ideas that work in New Zealand
Practical fundraising ideas for families, schools, clubs and community groups in New Zealand, from easy online ideas to events, challenges and local businesses.
Read the guideRaising money for medical costs in New Zealand
How to fundraise for medical treatment, travel, recovery or living costs in New Zealand, including what to check first and how to write a respectful page.
Read the guideFundraising after a flood, fire or emergency
How to set up a trustworthy fundraiser after a house fire, flood, storm or other emergency in New Zealand or overseas, and how donors can give safely.
Read the guideFundraising for schools, sports clubs and community groups
How schools, PTAs, sports clubs, kapa haka groups and community organisations in New Zealand can raise money online and in person.
Read the guideOnline fundraising fees in New Zealand compared
What online fundraising platforms in New Zealand charge, how card fees work and how much of each donation actually reaches the cause.
Read the guideLooking for a Givealittle alternative?
An honest comparison of Good Cause and Givealittle for New Zealand fundraisers: fees, verification, payouts and which suits your cause.
Read the guideCan I claim a tax credit on my donation?
How New Zealand donation tax credits work, which donations qualify, why gifts to individuals do not, and how to claim from Inland Revenue.
Read the guideFundraising rules in New Zealand
The main rules for fundraising in New Zealand: raffles and gambling limits, street collections, registered charities, privacy and honest appeals.
Read the guideHow to write a fundraising page people want to share
Tips and a simple template for writing a fundraising page: title, summary, story, costs, photos and updates that help people give and share.
Read the guideHow to fundraise for someone else
How to set up a fundraiser for a friend, family member or neighbour in New Zealand: getting consent, who receives the money and keeping donors informed.
Read the guideRaising money for a funeral or tangihanga
How to set up a respectful fundraiser for funeral, tangihanga, repatriation or memorial costs in New Zealand, and what support to check first.
Read the guideWhat is crowdfunding? A New Zealand guide
What crowdfunding means, the difference between donation, reward and equity crowdfunding, and how donation crowdfunding works in New Zealand.
Read the guideHow to donate safely and avoid fundraising scams
How to spot a fake fundraiser or donation scam in New Zealand, what to check before you give, and what to do if something looks wrong.
Read the guideFundraising for vet bills and animal rescue
How to raise money for a pet’s surgery, vet bills or an animal rescue group in New Zealand, including what to include on your page.
Read the guideBirthday, wedding and celebration fundraisers
How to ask for donations instead of gifts for a birthday, wedding, anniversary or memorial, and how to set up a simple fundraising page for it.
Read the guideFundraising for community projects: marae, churches and halls
How New Zealand community groups raise money for marae, church, community hall, playground and neighbourhood projects, combining online giving, events and grants.
Read the guideOnline fundraising for registered charities
How New Zealand registered charities can use an online fundraising page for appeals and projects, including donation receipts and tax credits.
Read the guideFundraising in Wellington: online and in person
How to raise money in Wellington, from online fundraising pages to street appeals, events and raffles, including Wellington City Council street appeal rules.
Read the guideFundraising in Christchurch: online and in person
How to raise money in Christchurch and Canterbury, from online fundraising pages to street appeals and events, including Christchurch City Council street appeal rules.
Read the guideFundraising in Hamilton: online and in person
How to raise money in Hamilton and the Waikato, from online fundraising pages to charity stalls and events, including Hamilton City Council public places permits.
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