Champion Partners
Our “Summit” supporters, enbaling large-scale national programme delivery and impact.
Bidfood
Since 2011, Bidfood has partnered with the Graeme Dingle Foundation to support young people across Aotearoa. With a shared commitment to building confidence, resilience and life skills, their long-standing support helps empower tamariki and rangatahi to grow, learn and realise potential.
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Kathmandu
Kathmandu and the Graeme Dingle Foundation share a belief in the power of the outdoors to transform lives. Through their support of Project K, Kathmandu helps equip rangatahi for adventure, building confidence, resilience and self-belief through life-changing wilderness experiences.
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LION
LION has been a proud Champion Partner of the Graeme Dingle Foundation since 2009, backing long-term youth development that strengthens communities across Aotearoa. Aligned with LION’s Force for Good strategy, the partnership reflects a shared belief that investing early in young people creates enduring impact for individuals, whānau and communities.
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Wright Family Foundation
As a Champion Partner, the Wright Family Foundation is committed to helping young people thrive. This partnership began with Chloe Wright, a passionate advocate for youth mentoring programmes, and continues to honour her vision today. Their support enables the delivery of programmes that build confidence, resilience and positive pathways for young people across Aotearoa.
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Major Partners
Driving key programme growth and helping us traverse new terrain across Aotearoa.
Sanitarium
Sanitarium is a valued Major Partner of the Graeme Dingle Foundation, with over 25 years of support. As one of our longest-standing partners, they have played a key role in supporting the delivery of the Stars programme in Auckland. With a shared focus on wellbeing and healthy life habits, Sanitarium’s support helps young people build confidence, and resilience, creating positive environments where tamariki and rangatahi can thrive.
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Colliers New Zealand is a valued Major partner of the Graeme Dingle Foundation, with a formal partnership established in 2024 following years of collaboration. Through their support and involvement in initiatives such as the Team Everest Challenge, Colliers has helped create opportunities for young people across Aotearoa. With a shared commitment to community impact and doing what’s right, their partnership supports the delivery of our positive youth development programmes, helping Aotearoa become the best place in the world to be young.
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With a strong commitment to investing in the next generation, Stride Property Group is a Major Partner of the Graeme Dingle Foundation, supporting our programmes that build confidence and resilience for young people. A long-term supporter of the National Excellence Awards, Stride is proud to walk alongside and celebrate the achievements of tamariki and rangatahi across Aotearoa. Their commitment goes above and beyond, with team members actively involved in initiatives including mentoring, volunteer days and events like Drop Your Boss, helping raise funds for our youth.
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With a strong focus on creating pathways for future careers, SAP is a valued Major partner of the Graeme Dingle Foundation, supporting the Career Navigator programme. Their involvement provides real-world opportunities for rangatahi through mentoring, guest speaking, and office visits, helping young people build confidence and explore future pathways. SAP’s commitment extends beyond programme delivery, with staff actively participating in volunteer initiatives and events like Drop Your Boss, helping to inspire and support the next generation across the motu.
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Sport NZ is a valued Major Partner of the Graeme Dingle Foundation, forming a partnership in 2025 to support the long-term sustainability of Project K. With a shared commitment to enabling young people to be active, connected and confident, Sport NZ’s support helps rangatahi engage with the outdoors, build resilience and strengthen their sense of wellbeing. Together, we are creating opportunities for young people across Aotearoa to develop the confidence and life skills needed to thrive.
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The Philipp Family Foundation is a valued partner of the Graeme Dingle Foundation, providing long-standing support for tamariki in Canterbury. With a strong focus on health, wellbeing, and community-led development, their support helps deliver programmes that build confidence, resilience, and strong foundations for young people. Through this commitment, the Philipp Family Foundation plays an important role in helping youth thrive and in strengthening communities across the region.
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Anchor Partners
Providing the reliable base support that keeps our journey strong and sustainable
Provision Partners
Equipping our journey with essential supplies, tools, and expertise.
Local Champions
Walking alongside us at the community level to bring our programmes to life.
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What Our Supporters Say
- Lion
- Bidfood
- Stride
Lion
The Graeme Dingle Foundation makes a meaningful difference in the lives of thousands of young kiwis and their extended communities. The work of the Foundation benefits us all and we take great pride in our relationship, knowing that the work they do is backed up by evidence and research, and delivered by a highly engaged team who truly understands the meaning of partnership.
Sara Tucker, External Relations Director, Lion New Zealand
Bidfood
At Bidfood, we are extremely proud of our 15 years association with the Graeme Dingle Foundation and that we have been able to support their efforts to make New Zealand the best place in the world to be young! We have seen how the Foundation has brought joy to children, provided support and direction to those in need and has equipped young people to face the challenges of adulthood. The passion and professionalism of the GDF team make them a pleasure and a privilege to work alongside, and we look forward to many more years together!
Phil Struckmann, Chief Executive Officer, Bidfood
Stride
Stride is proud to have been a long-term partner of the Graeme Dingle Foundation. In addition to financial support, our employees enjoy the opportunity to be involved in supporting the Foundation through participating in volunteer days, being part of the Drop Your Boss event and attending the Excellence awards each year. Hearing the positive and often transformational impact that the Foundation has had on the lives of many young people over the years is inspiring and impressive. We are really pleased to be a partner of the Graeme Dingle Foundation, and the fantastic work that it undertakes supporting the youth of New Zealand.
Philip Littlewood, CEO Stride Property Limited