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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR WWF believes in a future in which people live in harmony with nature.It’s an ambitious vision but one we believe can, and must, be achieved for the future of our living planet. In New Zealand and globally we are absolutely committed to keeping our oceans healthy, protecting our precious land and marine species, and supporting the efforts of thousands of community volunteers on the front line of conservation.

Here are just a few of the highlights from the year ending 30 June 2016.

Reconnecting Northland Reconnecting Northland is a pioneering large-scale ecological restoration project in the far north of New Zealand.

Based on the principle ‘if the land flourishes, the people flourish’, it works to restore natural processes and ecosystems across the region, while helping people improve their social, cultural and economic well-being. The project is a partnership between WWF-New Zealand and NZ Landcare Trust, supported by The Tindall Foundation, Foundation North and the HSBC Water Programme.

In June 2016, the project’s impact was recognised at the Green Ribbon Awards, when it won the Philanthropy and Partnership category.

www.wwf.org.nz/about_us/partnerships/reconnecting_northland/index.cfm

Million Dollar MouseThe remote Antipodes Island is home to 60 bird species, including erect crested penguins and albatrosses. These birds are under threat from mice, which compete with the birds for food.

In June 2016, the Million Dollar Mouse project was carried out, using aerial poison drops to eradicate the mice – and give the local birds a chance to thrive.

The New Zealand public raised $250,000 and WWF gave $100,000 towards the project, half of which was donated by supporters. WWF-New Zealand joined the Department of Conservation, The Morgan Foundation and Island Conservation as key partners of the project.

http://www.wwf.org.nz/what_we_do/marine/mouse2/index.cfm

Tiger numbers increaseAfter a century of constant decline, the number of wild tigers is on the rise. According to the most recent data, around 3,890 tigers now exist in the wild—up from an estimated 3,200 in 2010.

We can attribute this increased number – compiled from national tiger surveys—to rising tiger populations in India, Russia, Nepal, and Bhutan; improved surveys; and enhanced protection of this iconic species.

WWF works with governments, law enforcement, and local communities to advocate zero tolerance for tiger poaching across Asia, and uses the latest technology to protect and connect fragile tiger habitat.

http://tigers.panda.org/tx2/

The 2015 Conservation Innovation AwardsWWF believes supporting innovation is critical if we are to successfully protect our threatened species and places. So with the support of The Tindall Foundation, WWF awarded the winners of the second annual Conservation Innovation Awards in November 2015.

Wasp-killing bait, an iwi-led restoration project and a new-generation native lizard monitoring system were the entries that caught the judges’ eyes. Each winning entry received a $25k grant to help them develop and market their ideas.

For the first time WWF used a new crowdsourcing website that allowed people to exchange feedback and refine their ideas online.

www.wwf.org.nz/what_we_do/community_funding/innovation/index.cfm

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KERMADEC OCEAN SANCTUARY GETS A STEP CLOSERAfter eight years of campaigning from WWF and partners (Forest & Bird, and The Pew Charitable Trusts), the Kermadec/Rangitāhua Ocean Sanctuary Bill began to make its way through Parliament in 2016 – despite fierce opposition from the fishing industry.

In 2015, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key announced the government’s commitment to create a 620,000 square km ocean sanctuary in the Kermadec Islands. The proposed sanctuary, about 1,000km north east of New Zealand, would be a major conservation success – as the second largest no-take marine reserve in the world, surrounding the Kermadec Islands out to 200 nautical miles.

The Kermadec Islands and Trench are globally important because of their amazing biodiversity and geology as well as a special place in New Zealand’s cultural heritage and history. It is important to enhance the protection of the biodiversity, geodiversity and heritage values of the area for future generations. It will also bring positive benefits to New Zealand’s image overseas, creating tourism opportunities.

www.wwf.org.nz/what_we_do/marine/marine_protected_areas2/kermadec_protection/index.cfm

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620,000 km2 OCEAN SANCTUARY IN THE KERMADEC ISLANDS WILL BE THE SECOND LARGEST NO-TAKE MARINE RESERVE IN THE WORLD

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WWF-NEW ZEALAND SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

Sources of Income 2015-16

Individual Supporters 2,250,651

Trusts & Foundations 971,190

WWF Network 846,960

Government 467,534

Corporate Donations 356,737

Earned Income 97,290

Total Income for Year 4,990,362

Areas of Expenditure 2015-16

Administration 497,517

Fundraising 1,307,227

Conservation 3,230,393

Total Expenditure for Year 5,035,137

Surplus/(Deficit) for Year (44,775)

20% Trusts & Foundations

45% Individual Supporters

64% Conservation

17% WWF Network

26% Fundraising

9% Government

10% Administration

7% Corporate donations

2% Earned Income

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ASSETS

Current Assets

Cash, Bank & Term Deposits 1,867,173

Receivable & Accrued Income 511,036

Prepayments 15,758

Inventory 36,175

Total Current Assets 2,430,142

Non Current Assets

Property, Plant and Equipment 15,963

Total Non Current Assets 15,963

TOTAL ASSETS 2,446,105

LIABILITIES

Current Liabilities

Accounts Payable & Accruals 323,989

Income Received in Advance 1,433,948

Funds under Management 39,079

Loan – current portion 201,782

Total Current Liabilities 1,998,798

Non-Current Liabilities

Loan – non-current portion 64,177

Total Non-Current Liabilities 61,177

TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,062,975

EQUITY

Operating Funds 383,130

TOTAL EQUITY 383,130

TOTAL FUNDS EMPLOYED 2,446,105

WWF-NEW ZEALAND FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2016 (SUMMARISED) The information contained in this report is an extract from WWF-New Zealand Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2016. The full set of financial statements has been audited by Ernst & Young Limited. Copies of the full report are available from the WWF-New Zealand website and the Charities Services website.

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THANK YOUA heartfelt thank you to everyone who

supports WWF. We are grateful for the wonderful individuals and organisations that are helping us to achieve our vision.

We would like to acknowledge and thank the following people, businesses

and organisations for their support, together with all our passionate

supporters. The time, resources and funds you’ve generously given are

building a future where people live in harmony with nature. We deeply

appreciate your partnership.

Trustees

Dr Morgan Williams (Chair)

Dr Libby Harrison (Deputy Chair)

Mr Mark Christensen

Dr John Hay

Ms Louise Marra

Mr Peter Neilson

Mr Rau Kirikiri

Mr Mark Wilcox

Ms Justine Daw

Companies

90 Seconds

Alphero

Apple

Antipodes

Buddle Findlay

Catalyst90

Colmar Brunton

Healthpost

HSBC

The Langham, Auckland

Maxim Corporation

Moana New Zealand

Park Road Post

Storbie

Western Union Business Solutions

Yealands

Tuatara Brewery

Foundations and trusts

Foundation North

The Tindall Foundation

Wellington Community Trust

Organisations and groups

Wellington City Council

Department of Conservation

Sustainable Business Network

Victoria University of Wellington

WWF-Australia, Germany and US

New Zealand Landcare Trust

Northland Regional Council

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Individuals

Karen Bell

Peter Berg

Rebecca Bird

Dr John Craig

John Dawn

Myfanwy Emery

Laurie Foon

Deborah Harding

Samantha Hayes

Bronwyn Hunt

Ruud Kleinpaste

Jamie McDell

Helen Moodie

Tim Park

The estate of Teodora Palmeri-Chuck

Tony Phipps

Kevin Prime

Frances Schmechel

Carolyn Smith

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