Public Donations Resulted in the Purchase & Protection of Awaroa Inlet
Alyson Wyers — July 28, 2016 — Eco
References: doc.govt.nz & springwise
Crowdfunding campaigns have been used to finance a wide variety of projects that benefit the public, but now the country of New Zealand is using public donations to purchase the Awaroa Inlet (a private beach) and turn it into a national park.
40,000 donations came together to buy the $2 million property, which can now be enjoyed by the public. Located in the Nelson/Tasman region, the Abel Tasman National park will be protected by corporate development while giving the population access to spectacular views and good times. Citizen Duane Major initiated the fundraising effort.
The Awaroa Inlet is just one example of how crowdfunding can be used on a local scale, where contributors can also enjoy the benefits of the end result.
40,000 donations came together to buy the $2 million property, which can now be enjoyed by the public. Located in the Nelson/Tasman region, the Abel Tasman National park will be protected by corporate development while giving the population access to spectacular views and good times. Citizen Duane Major initiated the fundraising effort.
The Awaroa Inlet is just one example of how crowdfunding can be used on a local scale, where contributors can also enjoy the benefits of the end result.
Trend Themes
1. Community-funded Conservation - The success of crowdfunding campaigns for purchasing and protecting the Awaroa Inlet in New Zealand showcases the potential for public donations in financing conservation projects.
2. Local Crowdfunding Initiatives - The case of Awaroa Inlet demonstrates the power of local crowdfunding efforts to transform private spaces into public resources.
3. Public-private Collaboration in Conservation - The partnership between the public and corporate development in protecting the Awaroa Inlet highlights the potential for collaborative conservation efforts.
Industry Implications
1. Crowdfunding - The successful crowdfunding campaign for Awaroa Inlet presents opportunities for the crowdfunding industry to expand into financing conservation projects.
2. Real Estate - The purchase and transformation of the Awaroa Inlet into a national park demonstrate the potential for real estate developers to collaborate with conservation initiatives in creating public spaces.
3. Conservation - The innovative use of public donations to protect the Awaroa Inlet highlights opportunities for the conservation industry to explore alternative funding mechanisms and engage the broader community.
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