The Begonia House - the Buildings and Beyond

$28,500 of $500,000 goal
Given by 30 generous donors in 12 weeks

The Wellington City Council has voted for do minimum – we need to do more.

Wellington

We haven't finished!

The Council has allocated $11m to the Begonia house for a do minimum renovation. The Garden has identified enhancements that will take this building from the ordinary to a well-appointed and interesting Wellington landmark.

The enhancements total just over $1M. We’re inviting 800 donors to contribute $1,000 each. Your donation will help fund upgraded fittings, improved hard landscaping, and the final touches that make Begonia House truly shine.

Get your family together, donate on behalf of your grandchildren, your parents, your cat or dog. Go crazy and donate twice.

Donors names will be etched on a beautiful glass panel in the conservatory foyer. Prefer to remain anonymous? Follow the prompts. Tax rebate certificates will be issued for your records.

Lets turn a do minimum renovation into a legacy.

About us

The Friends support the conservation of the garden, offer a friendly guiding service to visitors and help out in a whole range of other ways such as tending a special section of the garden.

Use of funds

Lighting, hard landscaping (lots), internal seating, cable trays, internal plant lighting

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Latest donations

The Rowe Family
The Rowe Family on 28 Nov 2025
$1,000
Ruth
Ruth on 28 Nov 2025
In memory of Rodney Allen
$1,000
Carolyn
Carolyn on 27 Nov 2025
$200
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 26 Nov 2025
Private
Debbie
Debbie on 25 Nov 2025
A gem worth hanging on to.
$25

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This campaign started on 10 Sep 2025 and ends on 1 Dec 2026.