Thank you to our supporters

We would like to thank our team of sponsors and supporters who have joined us in this challenge to establish a United World College in New Zealand.

Corporate Sponsors

Air New Zealand - $100,000 cash

"Air New Zealand welcomes the opportunity to play a significant role in creating this educational opportunity for students from around the world," Air New Zealand CEO Rob Fyfe said. "This concept aligns closely with the values, outlook and approach Air New Zealand seeks to establish within its own organization."

Contact Energy - $100,000 cash

"We see our involvement in the NZUWC project as a long-term investment in our future leaders", said Contact Energy CEO David Baldwin. "We’re delighted to be part of a family of like-minded companies that share our sense of what this could achieve for New Zealand and for the global community."

ASB Bank - $100,000 cash

"Developing great leaders is crucial to New Zealand's future", said Hugh Burrett, Managing Director, ASB. "The United World College initiative is a significant project with long term benefits for all New Zealanders, and ASB is delighted to support it."

New Zealand Post - $100,000 cash

“The NZ UWC project is a real opportunity to leverage New Zealand’s people capability, landscape, and heritage to create something remarkable – something that will make a difference to New Zealand and the world. New Zealand Post is proud to support this initiative”, said John Allen, CEO.

Telecom - $100,000

Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds

“Telecom’s business is connecting people – around New Zealand and with the rest of the world. We bring people together to share energy and ideas, and to inspire an exciting future.

This is the heart of what we do at Telecom. It is also the essence of NZ UWC. This project is an outstanding investment in New Zealand’s future global connections. It also captures the aspiration and vision that Telecom is excited to support.” - Paul Reynolds, CEO, Telecom

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Fonterra - $50,000 cash

“NZ UWC aligns well with our values and outlook. Fonterra trades in over 100 countries – NZ UWC’s students will be drawn from over 100 countries. Fonterra values leadership on a global scale – NZ UWC’s purpose is to grow tomorrow’s global leaders. Fonterra strongly supports our local communities – service to communities is central to NZ UWC. Fonterra actively cares for our environment – best environmental practice is integral to NZ UWC.

Above all, Fonterra understands the importance of strengthening New Zealand’s international linkages, which lies at the heart of NZ UWC. This is an excellent initiative and Fonterra is delighted to support it.” - Andrew Ferrier, CEO, Fonterra

Key Supporters

Grant Dalton

“NZ UWC captures the best of what New Zealand stands for – aspiration, innovation, giving your best, and making a positive difference. It’s about growing future global leaders, from all walks of life, from all parts of the world, picked on potential not means. The NZ UWC magic is sharing with the world a wonderful passion for New Zealand and our potential. This is a great project, and I strongly encourage others to support it”.