We are a very small group (with very big ideas!) so we do need funds to continue or work.
The Sponsorship Options
- $500 to choose a unique name for a newly banded kea.
- $200 to choose to help sponsor a kea that already has a name – like Guille
- For other amounts, please contact us!
The kea will be publicly available online, so you’ll be able to track sightings of where it is seen by any member of the public and what it gets up to over time. The name of your business and a link to your website will be listed as part of the bird’s profile, if it is a corporate sponsorship, and you’ll be able to share the link to the bird with others. We can also flag sponsorship as anonymous if you would prefer.
The bank account is detailed below, but please also email contact@keadatabase.nz and let us know you are keen to help. We’d love to hear from you.
What do we need to know….
- Who you are (obviously), what amount you have contributed and the date.
- The unique name you have chosen. You can check the database using the “search bird” function to see if your name has already been used. If it has, being creative can help eg using the 1st initial of a second name, such as Rita A
- If you have an area preference. Banding teams are often out in Westland, Fiordland and Arthurs Pass so we are more likely to be able to accommodate your request in these areas, but we will always do our best!
- Is there a story behind the name that you are happy for us to publish on the profile page?
The Donation Option
If sponsorship is not for you and you would prefer to contribute an amount you are happy with then you can still help. The bank account is below. Remember donations over $2 are tax deductible so if you require a tax receipt we can provide that as long as you email contact@keadatabase.nz
The Bank Account
02-0800-0842003-001
The funds are handled by community conservation group Arthurs Pass Wildlife Trust (Registered Charity CC46685). Both Kea Conservation Trust and Arthurs Pass Wildlife Trust are partners in our project.
What happens with the money?
We use the funds for:
- Printing and distribution of brochures, sightings pads and A4 Posters
- Reimbursing staff expenses for all the behind the scenes data work
- Field work related expenses including travel, often to remote sites
- Bands and banding equipment costs
- Website development, maintenance and improvements
- Web hosting costs
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