Honouring your intentions – our commitment to you

We are committed to honouring the wishes and intentions of alumni and friends who contribute to the University through a gift in their will.

If you are considering leaving a gift in your will to the University of Auckland, we make the following commitments:

  • We will always respect your privacy. We recognise and appreciate that your will is personal to you and will handle whatever gift you leave us with care, sensitivity and respect.
  • We recognise that your philanthropic commitment to help us normally develops over a significant period and we are committed long-term to making a difference to your chosen area.
  • We will give you and your family as much choice as we can about how and where your gift will be used at the University of Auckland to make a difference for your chosen area.
  • We will use your gift carefully and cost effectively so that it has the greatest impact; and give you the opportunity to connect with the work we do during your lifetime.
  • Many donors choose not to tell us about gifts in their will; but if you do tell us, we will respect your wishes in terms of how we contact and talk to you in the future.