Charitable Donations

Support PiPS - cultivating curious minds and thriving gardens

Every seed we plant with tamariki is about more than just gardening — it’s about growing confidence, connection, and a love for the land.

At PiPS (People, Plants, Schools), we’re on a mission to create hands-on, nature-based learning experiences in kura across Tauranga Moana. Our work is powered by passionate garden facilitators, enthusiastic tamariki, and people like you who believe in nurturing both kids and communities.

Your donation helps us:

  • Provide tools, soil, and seedlings for school gardens

  • Run hands-on workshops on composting, harvesting and sustainability

  • Empower tamariki to grow their own kai

  • Support schools in becoming thriving, food-growing communities

How you can help!

If you’d like to chat about how you could support PiPS — whether it’s through donations, sponsorship, volunteering, or something else entirely — we’d love to hear from you. Every bit of support helps us grow our reach and impact. Please get in touch!

Make a one-off or regular donation:

Account Name: PiPS Incorporated
Bank Account Number: 01-0475-0158776-00
Reference: Your name or organisation

Need a tax receipt? Email us at admin@pipsbop.org and we’ll send one right away. PiPS is a registered New Zealand charity and your donation is 100% tax-deductible.

Why donate to PiPS?

  • We’re local: Based in Mount Maunganui/Pāpāmoa and working across Tauranga, Papamoa, Paengaroa, Waihi Beach and Mount Maunganui schools.

  • We’re grassroots: Our facilitators are in the gardens every week, building real relationships

  • We’re impactful: Tamariki are growing food, sharing kai, and learning life-long skills.

  • We’re trusted: Winner of the 2023 Western Bay of Plenty Sustainable Futures Award

Whether it’s $10 for a trowel or $1,000 to help a whole kura, your contribution helps us dig deeper and grow stronger.

PiPS is a Charitable Society

We’re proud of the mahi we do in fostering strong connections between tamariki and the whenua. Our mahi is carried out through the dedication of our staff, the enthusiasm of the tamariki in our kura, and the generosity of community supporters.

We appreciate your donation and any support you can give to help us to continue with this important mahi.

Donations can be made to:

PiPS Incorporated
01-0475-0158776-00

About PiPS Incorporated

PiPS is located in the Mount Maunganui/Pāpāmoa area of Tauranga Moana. PiPS is run by a Managing Board and has four sitting board members including chairperson, treasurer and secretary. The day to day running of the organisation is handled by our manager who reports to the Board every school term (quarterly).

Charity Details

PiPS Incorporated
Registration Number: CC61503
NZBN number: 9429046139665
Link to Charities Register