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Help Build a New Capuchin Exhibit at Natureland

  • A Huge Thank You – Our Capuchins Are Home!

      10 September 2026
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    We wanted to share one final update and, most importantly, say thank you.

    What started as a much-needed replacement for our ageing enclosure became a true community project. From the generous donations made through Givealittle to the many local businesses, organisations and individuals who donated time, materials, skills and support, so many people played a part in making this happen.

    The new enclosure is now complete, and our capuchins are loving their new space! They have room to climb, explore, forage, play and spend time together, with plenty of new opportunities for natural behaviours. Watching them settle in and make the space their own has made all the hard work worthwhile.

    We are incredibly grateful to everyone who donated, shared our campaign, volunteered, donated materials or simply cheered us on. Every contribution, big or small, helped us get closer to creating a better home for these amazing animals.

    Thank you for believing in Natureland and for helping us continue to improve the lives of the animals in our care. The capuchins are very happy in their new home – and we couldn't have done it without you! ❤️🐒

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  • We Did It – Thank You from the Bottom of Our Hearts ❤️

      29 December 2025

    We are absolutely thrilled to share that we reached our $20,000 goal on Christmas Eve!

    Two incredibly generous donations came through at just the right moment and pushed us over the line. We are still a little lost for words.

    Because of you, every single person who donated, shared, encouraged, and believed in this project, the Capuchin Den is now fully funded. This means we can complete all the final components, including the internal fit-out, specialist enclosure materials, and plumbing, and move ahead without delay.

    Your support has made a real, tangible difference. This project represents so much more than a building — it’s about creating a safe, enriching, long-term home for our capuchins, and you have all played a part in making that possible.

    From all of us at Natureland, thank you for your generosity, your kindness, and for standing behind this project every step of the way. We can’t wait to share the next stage with you as the space comes to life.

    With heartfelt thanks,

    The Natureland Team 💚

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  • Thank You – One Final Push to Get Us Over the Line

      22 December 2025

    First and foremost, thank you. Because of your incredible generosity, we have raised just over $15,000 of our $20,000 goal, and thanks to that support, the Capuchin Den has now been secured and put in place. This is a huge milestone and one we genuinely could not have reached without you.

    We had briefly closed our Givealittle page while this major step was completed, but we are now reopening it until the end of January to give this project one final push.

    The last few thousand dollars will go towards all the essential finishing components that turn the den into a safe, functional, and enriching space for our capuchins — including the specialist mesh and enclosure fittings, plumbing, and other critical infrastructure needed to fully complete the build.

    We are so close now. Every additional dollar raised directly impacts how quickly we can move forward. The more funds we have available, the faster we can complete the final stages and get the capuchins fully settled into their new space.

    If you’re able to donate, share, or spread the word one last time, we would be incredibly grateful. Your support is helping us cross the finish line and deliver a space our capuchins truly deserve.

    Thank you for believing in this project and in us 💚

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  • Exciting Capuchin Update – We’re Almost There!

      8 September 2025

    We’ve extended the expiry date of our Givealittle campaign with some fantastic news – we’ve made significant progress in securing a building for our capuchins! This has been done at the best possible price, thanks to careful planning and support from our amazing community.

    Now, we just need a little more help to cover the final $6,000 for all the essential extras – including delivery of the building, decking out the inside to make it comfortable and enriching for our capuchins, and laying a concrete pad to keep their new home secure and stable.

    We are so close and incredibly excited – with your support, we believe we can have the capuchins in their new space by December!

    Every contribution, big or small, brings us one step closer to giving our capuchins the home they deserve. Thank you for helping make this dream a reality.

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  • Exciting Capuchin Update – We’re Almost There!

      8 September 2025

    We’ve extended the expiry date of our Givealittle campaign with some fantastic news – we’ve made significant progress in securing a building for our capuchins! This has been done at the best possible price, thanks to careful planning and support from our amazing community.

    Now, we just need a little more help to cover the final $6,000 for all the essential extras – including delivery of the building, decking out the inside to make it comfortable and enriching for our capuchins, and laying a concrete pad to keep their new home secure and stable.

    We are so close and incredibly excited – with your support, we believe we can have the capuchins in their new space by December!

    Every contribution, big or small, brings us one step closer to giving our capuchins the home they deserve. Thank you for helping make this dream a reality.

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  • Help Us Finish the Capuchin Den – Final Push!

      28 July 2025

    Kia ora everyone,

    Thanks to your amazing support, we’ve made fantastic progress on our capuchin enclosure project.

    We’ve just extended our fundraiser’s closing date to give us a little more time to raise the funds needed for Stage 3: the indoor den. This final part of the build is crucial to ensure our capuchins have a warm, safe, and enriching space to call home.

    We’re so close – and with your continued support, we can get there!

    Ngā mihi nui,

    The team at Natureland Wildlife Trust 🐒💚

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  • We're Halfway There – Thanks to You!

      20 May 2025

    Thanks to your incredible generosity, we’ve made it halfway to our fundraising goal for the new capuchin den here at Natureland – and we couldn’t have done it without you.

    Every single donation, no matter the size, brings us closer to giving our capuchins the safe, warm, and enriching home they deserve. We're so grateful for your support – and we wanted you to be the first to know that the Givealittle page is staying open as we push toward the finish line.

    If you’re able to share the page with friends, whānau, or anyone who loves animals and conservation, we’d be deeply grateful. Every dollar truly makes a difference.

    Thank you again for being part of this journey with us – the capuchins can’t wait to welcome you to their new space once it’s complete!

    Ngā mihi nui,

    The Natureland Team

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  • Halfway there

      24 March 2025
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    We are so excited to be halfway to our goal. The external part of the exhibit is almost complete and once the den is done, our beautiful capuchins can move in. Thank you to everyone that has donated so far.

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  • Halfway!!!

      24 February 2025

    Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. We are halfway to our goal which is incredible. Moving the monkeys into their new home is a passion project for everyone here at Natureland and we celebrate every donation large or small. As a small not for profit charity, this project originally felt beyond our abilities, but with the generosity of local companies and all of you that have donated, we are so much closer to achieving this goal.

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  • Getting closer

      31 October 2024

    We have had some great sponsorship so far to get our Capuchins their new home, but we are not there yet. We are extending our closing date until the end of November, so please help by sharing and donating if you can.

    Thanks,

    The Natureland Team

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  • Thank you!

      18 July 2024
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    Thank you to everyone that has supported us so far. Every donation helps us to reach our goal. Please share our Givealittle page across your social media. The more people that see it, the better chance we have of achieving our goal and getting our Capuchins into their new home.

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