As a Charitable Trust the unwavering support of our benefactors plays a crucial role in allowing us to nurture the next generation of talented opera performers. Benefactors support enables us to engage the expertise of international tutors from around the world.
We invite others to join this inspiring journey and become benefactors, helping us continue to provide exceptional opportunities for aspiring artists to thrive and share their passion with the world. Your contribution makes a lasting impact! Contact us to learn more.
Maestri Benefactors
Nicola Williams MNZM
Dame Jenny Gibbs DNZM
David ONZM & Marion Bennett
The Estate of Leslie Austin
Encore Benefactors
Deane Endowment Trust
The Sir William and Lois Lady Manchester Trust
John & Margaret Hunn Trust
Beverley McConnell MNZM, QSM
Bill CNZM & Olive Falconer
Ian Harrex
Aria Benefactors
Rosalie & Alan Thurston
The Macpherson Family
Lorna Macann
Paul & Andra Bayly
Lorraine Olphert & David Burton CBE
DJ Ross Family
Lyn Edmonds
McGowan Family Trust
Eric Hart & Ian Kirk
Thank you to all our Whanganui Opera Week partners and sponsors:
Event Partners
Sue Gardner
Cleveland Funeral Home
Ryman Healthcare (Jane Winstone Retirement Village)
John Turkington Forestry
Whanganui Collegiate School
Craigs Investment Partners
Momiji Restaurant
Remington Restaurant (Barracks Sports Bar)
Flag Sponsors
Doyle & Associates
G & S Marshall
Four Square St Johns
Whanganui Insurance Brokers
Property Brokers
Shane Stone Builders
Hadleigh Reid, Victoria Dental
Andersons Memorials
Donald Trott
HireMaster Wanganui
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