Campaign Update – April 8
Power Fundraiser Complete!
Well, that escalated quickly! On the 15th of March our campaign came to its official close. The giving didn’t stop there however, with a few direct donations still continuing to flow in this week, a grand total of $46,433.00 has now been raised towards the Wangapeka Power Supply Upgrade.
We are so grateful to each and every one of the 70 donors who gave so generously, beyond our expectations. A huge thank you also goes out to all those who gave their time to help shape the campaign, and everyone who helped spread the word.
Final numbers
Direct Donations: $33,633.00
16 Donations from 15 Donors
Givealittle Donations: $12,800.00
60 Donations from 55 Donors
Total Donations: $46,333.00
76 Donations from 70 Donors
This leaves just a small contribution from the centre’s reserve fund to make up the balance.
Where are we up to now?
Patrick, our Land Caretaker has widened the track in preparation for crane access. This involved removing an apple tree, whose last fruitful offerings were quickly stewed and stored during Tarchin’s retreat. The centre is welcoming donations of apple trees to replace the one that was removed.
Our plan was that the contractors would come and install the new pole and transformer between the 7th and 9th April, promptly followed by having the area surveyed to ensure Network Tasman have an easement on the land and finally the electrician to do the wiring. Of course with the announcement of Covid19 Alert Level 4, this is now going to be delayed. However, all the arrangements are in place and ready to go as soon as we are able.
We will send further updates and photos as the situation and work progresses.
Thank you again for your incredible support.
Campaign Update – March 31
Well, that escalated quickly! On the 15th of March our campaign came to a close. With your help, a grand total of $42,433.00 has been raised towards the Wangapeka Power Supply Upgrade.
We are so grateful to each and every one of the 65 donors who gave so generously, beyond our expectations. A huge thank you also goes out to all those who gave their time to help shape the campaign, and everyone who helped spread the word.
—- Final numbers:
Direct Donations: $29,733.00
16 Donations from 15 Donors
Givealittle Donations: $12,800.00
55 Donations from 60 Donors
Total Donations: $42,433.00
71 Donations from 65 Donors
This leaves just a small contribution from the centre’s reserve fund to make up the balance.
—- Where are we up to now?
Patrick, our Land Caretaker has widened the track in preparation for crane access. This involved removing an apple tree, whose last fruitful offerings were quickly stewed and stored during Tarchin’s retreat. The centre is welcoming donations of apple trees to replace the one that was removed.
Our plan was that the contractors would come and install the new pole and transformer between the 7th and 9th April, promptly followed by having the area surveyed to ensure Network Tasman have an easement on the land and finally the electrician to do the wiring. Of course with the recent announcement of Covid19 Alert Level 4, this is now going to be delayed however, all the arrangements are in place and ready to go as soon as we are able.
We will send further updates and photos as the situation and work progresses.
Thank you again for your incredible support.
Campaign Update – March 8
We’re So Close To Our Goal, Help Us Power Up The Wangapeka!
Firstly we’d like to say a huge THANK YOU to the 51 generous donors who have contributed a total of $39,048 towards the $50,000 needed to complete the upgrade of the electrical supply at the Wangapeka Retreat Centre.
With just 7 days to go, we are reaching out one last time to invite others to help us reach our goal. This will ensure the upgrade can be completed by the end of April, while conditions are dry and before the higher electricity demands of the 2020 winter programme kick in.
Campaign Update – January 30
New electrical infrastructure will ensure the Wangapeka can meet increasing demand and operate to its full potential
Fundraising for this project has had a $6,600 kick start thanks to a small group of generous supporters close to the Wangapeka. Thank You!!! Now we’ve got $43,400 NZD to go.
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Electricity supply is a vital part of our infrastructure. With increasing attendance at retreats over the years, the current infrastructure has been struggling to meet demand for some time now, with circuit breakers regularly tripping due to overload, particularly in winter. Electrical regulations have tightened and expectations in accommodation standards and warmth have also increased.
Upgrading our electrical supply will give us the capacity to heat all of the accommodation units, ensuring all retreatants are warm and comfortable in winter. We will also be able to heat and light the Octagon more effectively, making it a more usable space. In the long term, we would be able to supply electricity to new facilities including the proposed new volunteer accommodation block.
All of this and much more becomes possible if we can upgrade our infrastructure. However, we must start this work now, so it can be completed this summer while conditions are dry and before the higher electricity demands of the 2020 winter kick in.
Wangapeka, as it is today, would not exist without the moral, financial and intensive labour support that many kind people have freely given. Your donation will ensure the centre can operate to its full potential, offering teachings of wisdom & compassion its growing community for many years to come.
Wangapeka Electricity Supply Upgrade – In Depth
The total cost of the upgrade is $50,000 plus GST. This figure has come from extensive consultations with Delta (a contractor for Network Tasman) and covers excavation, trenching and wiring and equipment fees, and a new connection fee of $14,900+GST.
If you’d like to learn more about this project, please check out the following “In Depth” document. – https://bit.ly/35wkl5H
