Support us for 2025!
Join the incredible family of donors that is vital for the ongoing success of Wellington Opera, bringing opera with Aotearoa New Zealand artists and creatives to Wellington and audiences that join us from across the motu.
For 2025 we have an additional challenge - Wellington Opera has recently been declined funding from Creative New Zealand. While we are working hard to resolve that for future years, our 2025 season is at risk.
Your support will help us bring the 2025 season to life.
Supporter levels and benefits
For 2025, we have introduced a new structure for supporters to show how we will recognise and show our thanks for your vital and generous support.
Ticketing
For Kawakawa, Miro and Kōwhai supporters, you will receive preferential access to Dress Circle bookings through Ticketmaster.
For Pōhutukawa, Rimu and Totara supporters, the Wellington Opera team will allocate you Dress Circle seats for the performance you choose. Kindly note that payment for tickets is separate to your donation, in accordance with IRD rules.
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Supporters from $100 are recognised on our website.
Ticketing: you will receive preferential access to Dress Circle bookings through Ticketmaster.
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From $250, supporters also receive a complementary programme for each performances.
Ticketing: you will receive preferential access to Dress Circle bookings through Ticketmaster.
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Supporters from $500 will also receive an invitation to the Opening Night function.
Ticketing: you will receive preferential access to Dress Circle bookings through Ticketmaster.
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Supporters from $1000 will also receive invitations to special events such as open rehearsals.
Ticketing: our team will allocate you Dress Circle seats for the performance you choose. Kindly note that payment for tickets is separate to your donation, in accordance with IRD rules.
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Supporters from $5,000 will receive special acknowledgement in the theatre, including in the surtitles and special programme recognition.
Ticketing: our team will allocate you Dress Circle seats for the performance you choose. Kindly note that payment for tickets is separate to your donation, in accordance with IRD rules.
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We would like to explore opportunities with you including associating your support with a particular artist.
Ticketing: our team will allocate you Dress Circle seats for the performance you choose. Kindly note that payment for tickets is separate to your donation, in accordance with IRD rules.
You can donate now by making a bank transfer that will incur zero fees within New Zealand or contact us for other payment options.
Wellington Opera has donee organisation status with the IRD and all donations are tax deducible.
Wellington Opera Trust
Bank account: BNZ, Lambton Quay
Account name: Wellington Opera Trust
Account number: 02-0536-0230074-000
Charities Services Registration Number: CC57034
Please email opera@wellingtonopera.nz with any questions you have or use the contact us form.
Wellington Opera is very grateful to the following supporters
Totara
John and Margaret Hunn
Rimu
Les Holborow, Caroline McGhie, Foggy Valley Aotearoa, Dame Kerry Prendergast and Rex Nicholls, Cathy Ferguson and Mike During, Susie des Tombe, Anonymous (2)
Pōhutukawa
Chris Casswell and Peter Herrick, Dr John and Mrs Maureen Milne, Jenny and John Culliford, Diana Marsh and Francis Cooke, Bill and Mary English, Virginia Breen, Jocelyn Afford and Stephen Kos, John and Anne-Marie Meads, Elaine and Richard Westlake, Jane Kirkcaldie, Sally & Euan Abernethy, Annabel Young, John Mendzela, Sam Perry, Geoff and Marion Eades, Mark and Sue Savage, Jacquie Kean and Justin Smith, Glenda West, Anonymous (1)
Kōwhai
Nicola Young, More Media, David Binning, Carol and Paul Stigley, Anonymous (3)
Miro
John Boshier, Alan Langford, Alan Evans and Odette Alleyne, Heather and Richard Armishaw
Kawakawa
Annette Lendrum, David Tripe, Gwenette Elliott, Karen and Dave Smyth, Mark Savage, Natalia Reid, Renee Fletcher, Brett Newell, Craig Garner, Anonymous (1)