Leaving an eternal koha for Aotearoa

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Page 2: A lasting legacy

Page 3: Healthy oceans

Page 5: Innovation

Page 4: Climate protection & sustainable future

Page 7: Creating a Will

Page 6: Thriving nature

Page 8: Include WWF- New Zealand’s fund in your will

WWF-New Zealand

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“Surely we have a responsibility to leave for future generations a planet that is healthy and habitable by all species.”

Sir David Attenborough, WWF Ambassador

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Why entrust your lasting legacy with WWF-New Zealand?The unfurling silver fern frond, the Koru, is perpetual new life, a constant regenerative circle... āke, ake, ake.

Introducing WWF-New Zealand’s “Love of Nature” Fund: This revolving fund is unique in structure, like the Koru. Your gift will continuously fund the work we do in Aotearoa for people to live in harmony with nature. The generosity of our bequestors is humbling but

also essential to our mission. Together we will work for healthy oceans, thriving nature, climate protection, sustainable futures, innovation, threatened species and habitats for all New Zealanders. Not just for today but for tomorrow... āke, ake, ake.

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A koha for thriving oceansFrom the foreshore to the seabed, WWF-New Zealand strives to restore the health of our Moana (ocean). Home to some of the world’s most unique and rare marine animals, we work on multiple projects to safeguard the future of our oceans: advocating for the protection of our most endangered marine species, increased marine protection, and working with our partners to promote sustainable fishing.

Aotearoa is the seabird capital of the world with more than 1/3 of species found here. Sadly, we also have more threatened seabird species than anywhere else.

Home to over 15,000 known marine species, but scientists estimate Aotearoa may actually have over 65,000.

Hector’s and Māui dolphins, endemic to New Zealand, are critically endangered.

New Zealand sea lions are one of the rarest sea lion species in the world.

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A koha for climate protection and a sustainable futureClimate change impacts people and nature everywhere. Failure to confront this crisis could drive half of the species, we work to protect in global biodiversity hotspots, to extinction. People and communities across the globe-particularly in the Pacific- already experience flooding, groundwater salination, and extreme weather events.

But, it’s not too late. Together, it’s possible to unlock a thriving future, where we’ve limited warming to less than 1.5C, and our economy is powered by 100% clean, renewable energy.

By working with government to advance policies to fight climate change and engaging with businesses and industry to reduce carbon emissions we can help people, and nature, to adapt to a changing climate.

The average Kiwi emits +16 tonnes of greenhouse gases a year – more than most European or Chinese residents.

Over 130 countries emit less than we do. Together small countries, like us, emit more than the USA or China.

60% of mammals, birds, fish, and reptiles have been wiped out since 1970. Without action, climate change will be one of the biggest causes of extinction this century.

Around 80% of Aotearoa’s electricity comes from clean, renewable sources. Our goal is to reach 100% before 2035.

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A koha for innovationFrom the Māori Waka and fortified pā, to Sir Ernest Rutherford splitting the atom and Colin Murdoch’s disposable hypodermic syringe; from suffragette Kate Sheppard modernising democracy to Dr. Bill Robinson’s Seismic Isolators and Mrs. McRae’s Pavlova. Kiwis take pride in our creativity, our ingenuity and using a little #8 wire to fix almost anything.

Now, our environment needs more than #8 wire. We need 9Wire thinking. 9Wire is an environmental innovation programme connecting innovators to the support, mentoring, and funding they need to successfully deliver on their ideas and ventures. 9Wire was formed as a partnership consisting of WWF-New Zealand, Department of Conservation,

Ministry of Primary Industries, Ministry for the Environment, Auckland Council, Callaghan Institute, and the Ākina Foundation.

The 9Wire Programme leverages our rich innovation history by creating a new way to channel our ingenuity so Aotearoa’s environment prospers.

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A koha for thriving natureAotearoa is a majestic and diverse landscape: its volcanic peaks, lush rainforests, high tussocks, stunning beaches, bustling towns and cities are home to rare, unique flora, fauna, and nearly 5 million people. But it’s under threat from climate change, pollution, intensive farming practices, and overuse of fossil fuels.

WWF believes indigenous-led, science-based solutions will ensure a thriving nature. Together, we work with government, iwi, local communities, and people to ensure future generations inherit a robust natural world.

On average, New Zealanders consume a credit card a week of plastic.

No matter where you are in Aotearoa, you’re never more than 128km from the Ocean.

Only 5% of the creatures living in NZ are human. The highest ratio of animals to people on Earth.

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Creating a will: a helpful guideA Will is a valuable personal document which ensures your estate will be distributed according to your wishes. Without a Will, your estate is divided according to the rules set out in law.

Here is what you need to know about creating a Will:

• Everyone, 18 and older, should have a legal and up-to-date Will.

• A solicitor or trust company can help you draw up a Will.

• You will need to nominate a guardian for young children in your care.

• Your Will must incorporate new and relevant amendments to the law (eg. Tax or superannuation) or it may be considered invalid.

• Your executor, and at least one other person, need to know where your Will is kept.

• If your family or marital situation changes – through marriage, de-facto marriage, divorce, births or deaths – or if your financial status changes significantly, you should update your Will accordingly.

If you decide to include a bequest to WWF-New Zealand, thank you, but not to worry because you won’t have to write a new Will. You can simply add a clause, known as, a codicil. Once the codicil has been witnessed, signed, and returned to your solicitor or trust company, it will be recognised as a formal addition.

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A simple way to include WWF-New Zealand’s ‘love of nature’ fund in your willMany of us would like to have a lasting impact on the causes we are passionate about but may be unsure how.

A bequest is a simple way to make an enduring contribution. Any amount you bequeath to WWF-New Zealand’s ‘Love of Nature’ fund helps us continue our work for a world in which people live in harmony with nature.

Here are several simple options to leave a bequest to WWF:

• Residuary Option: Once you’ve provided for your loved ones, you can choose to leave the remainder of your estate to WWF-New Zealand.

• Percentage Option: You may choose to leave a percentage of your estate to WWF-New Zealand.

• Special Gift Option: You can leave a pre-determined amount of money to WWF-New Zealand.

• Life Insurance Option: You can choose to gift a life insurance policy to WWF-New Zealand.

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If you generously decide to include a bequest to WWF-New Zealand, it’s important you use the correct wording in your Will. In particular, you will need to use our registered name – World Wide Fund for Nature New Zealand – in your Will. We recommend you talk to a solicitor for expert advice. They may find the following wording helpful:

“I give to World Wide Fund for Nature New Zealand (the residue of my estate / a _% share of my estate / the sum of $_ ) for its general purposes. A receipt given on behalf of the World Wide Fund for Nature New Zealand will be a complete discharge to my trustees for the gift.”

WWF-New Zealand is respectful of the gift it receives. Our “Love of Nature” fund allows your koha to be a renewable source of funding for our work in Aotearoa. However, if you’re passionate about a particular issue, please contact us before you complete your Will. Together, we can direct your gift to the area most important to you.

Thank you for considering including WWF-New Zealand in your Will.

If you do decide to leave a bequest, please consider letting us know.

We would love to say thank you.

Your personal details will be treated in the strictest of confidence. We fully respect your wishes if you would prefer to remain anonymous.

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To stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature.