Donate as a Business
We all depend on the ocean, Moana Mark helps you protect it.
Why Donate?
✔ Fund real marine research and restoration projects
✔ Support the health of the marine environment
✔ Make your mark and show your commitment to sustainability
✔ Build trust with customers who care about the marine environment
✔ Be part of a national movement for responsible tourism
✔ Feature your business on our website as a Moana Mark Partner
Moana Mark is the only NZ charity dedicated to connecting businesses directly with marine research projects.
How to become a Moana Mark Partner
Choose your donation amount
2. Click to donate or email us to discuss a Premier Partnership
3. Receive your Moana Mark Partner assets
4. Display your Moana Mark Partner logo with pride
Your customers love to experience the moana. Let them know you’re committed to sustainable and regenerative initiatives that give back to the environment.
1. Choose your donation amount
1. Choose your donation amount
$1,000 per year
✔ Fund real marine research and restoration projects
✔ Make your mark and show your commitment to sustainability
✔ Get quarterly updates via an email newsletter
✔ Display your Moana Mark Partner logo with pride
$5,000+ per year
✔ Fund real marine research and restoration projects
✔ Make your mark and show your commitment to sustainability
✔ Get quarterly updates via an email newsletter
✔ Feature on the Moana Mark website as a Premier Partner
✔ Receive an annual report
✔ Have a marine biologist give a presentation to your team
✔ Display your Moana Mark Premier Partner logo with pride
2. Click to donate or email us to discuss a Premier Partnership
Click the link below to donate $1,000 and become a Moana Mark Partner.
Email us to donate $5,000 or more and become a Moana Mark Premier Partner.
3. Receive your Moana Mark Partner assets
Once you are signed up as a partner, we’ll email you with branded assets, and regular updates to share with your customers.
Our Premier Partners
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Hapuku Lodge + Tree Houses
“It was a no brainer for us to support this fantastic initiative. Not only is sustainability at the core of our operations, but supporting the marine wildlife that brings us our guests is just the right thing to do.”
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Wings Over Whales & South Pacific Helicopters
“With both companies benefiting greatly from our local environment, knowing we are partners and supporting a not-for-profit organisation makes us very proud as business owners.”
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EcoZip Adventures
“By collaborating with Moana Mark, we can help direct resources toward critical marine science, while strengthening a tourism model that genuinely gives back to the environments that sustain it.”
Our Mission
The oceans are in peril with climate change, pollution, and overfishing pushing marine life to the edge. Vital research is needed to protect our most vulnerable species.
Our mission is to connect individuals and businesses directly with marine research projects in Aotearoa New Zealand. With your support, we can make a difference.
Businesses’ FAQs >
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Any business that wants to give back to the marine environment. From independent stores to small tour operators to large corporates, all are welcome.
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You can donate any amount, but to become a Moana Mark Partner, the minimum donation is $1,000.
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Your donation goes directly to marine research projects across Aotearoa New Zealand. These include whale surveys, seal monitoring, and penguin tracking, among others.
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Absolutely. You can select a project that aligns with your values, location, or area of interest.
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Donate $1,000 and receive:
A Moana Mark Partner logo to display on your customer channels.
Quarterly updates via an email newsletter.
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Donate $5,000+ and receive:
A Moana Mark Premier Partner logo to display on your customer channels.
Quarterly updates via an email newsletter.
A feature on the Moana Mark website as a Premier Partner
An annual report
Access to a marine biologist to give a presentation to your team
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Build trust with sustainability-minded travellers
Show leadership in responsible tourism
Increase appeal to international markets
Motivate and engage your team with a purpose-led partnership
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Moana Mark applies a 10% contribution on donations over $1,000 to support essential operational costs, including platform management, communications, and programme coordination.
This ensures we can sustainably deliver, manage, and grow the impact of funded projects.
The remaining 90% is directed to marine research and conservation initiatives.