Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the Governor-General will be donating 20 per cent of her salary over the next six months to support numerous charities.
In a statement released today, Dame Patsy Reddy said the money would be used to support the work of St John, Women’s Refuge, KidsCan, the SPCA and the Arts Foundation. She said she wanted to show leadership and support for sectors affected during the pandemic.
“I am very conscious of the impact of the current situation on all New Zealanders and feel it is important to offer support to organisations helping some of the most vulnerable members of our community," she said.
Philanthropist Andrew Barnes, the founder of Perpetual Guardian, told TVNZ1’s Breakfast this morning thousands of charities were struggling during the pandemic and needed support.
Following her lead, Health and Disability Commissioner Anthony Hill, together with Mental Health Commissioner Kevin Allan and Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Rose Wall announced this morning that they will each donate 20 per cent of their salary to charities for six months.
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