Flynn's Fund

In 2025, grants of $20,000 were made to Branches Trust, and Search and Rescue Dogs New Zealand Charitable Trust (SAR Dogs NZ) 

 

Branches Trust: Each year, year 10 students at Wakatipu High School attend an incredible eight day under canvas, technology free back country camp at the remote Branches  Station. At Branches, they experience a broad range of outdoor activities and challenges including bushcraft, outdoor survival skills,  tramping and rafting. Funds were used to help ensure every year 10 student has the opportunity to attend this iconic camp. 

Search and Rescue Dogs New  Zealand Charitable Trust (SAR Dogs NZ):  Funds were used to support technical training and equipment for Tsuki an avalanche dog in training, as she prepared for service. Tsuki is a one-year-old Yakutian Laika, a breed from North-Eastern Siberia one of the coldest settled regions on earth. 

Based at Coronet Peak, Tsuki has a strong work ethic, sensitive  nose and a drive to please her handler making her the ideal dog for avalanche search and rescue.

We are grateful for the support of Flynn's Fund to enable us to make these first grants to outdoor and sporting initiatives across the Whakatipu and beyond.

Donate to Flynn's Fund here