Rise Up Christchurch
Fonterra is proud to be able to support Rise Up Christchurch – Te Kotahitanga as part of our continued efforts to help the people of Christchurch get back on their feet after the devastating earthquake on 22 February 2011.
We want to do what we can to help Rise Up Christchurch generate the greatest possible benefits for the people of Christchurch.
As a proudly New Zealand co-operative our shareholders and staff care about the wellbeing of our communities. To ensure the most funds raised by Rise Up Christchurch – Te Kotahitanga can go to the people of Christchurch, Fonterra has come on board as the major supporter and is contributing $500,000 towards production and administration costs, with the intention that the event will return this amount many times over to the people of Christchurch.
By covering these costs we hope that many others can get behind Rise Up knowing that the maximum possible will go to the Prime Minister’s Christchurch Earthquake Fund.
Fonterra’s backing of Rise Up Christchurch – Te Kotahitanga continues our long-term commitment to Christchurch. We were able to provide immediate practical support to Christchurch with our tankers, water supply, milk products and a skilled team of 24 Search and Rescue volunteers. The Co-operative has previously donated $2 million cash from consolidated funds to the Red Cross Christchurch appeal, while its staff and shareholders raised another $1.9 million which has also been sent to Red Cross.
Rise Up Christchurch - Te Kotahitanga combines music, entertainment and fashion with linked events in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and several overseas venues where fund raising activities are already in train. Rise Up Christchurch will benefit the Prime Minister’s Christchurch Earthquake Appeal and will be broadcast on Maori Television and social networks.
For more information on Rise Up Christchurch – Te Kotahitanga visit: www.riseup.org.nz
For more information on how we are supporting our communities and our sponsorship & donations framework, click here.
