What is the Mazda
Foundation Trust?

Mazda Foundation Trustees

Left to Right: Andrew Clearwater (Chairman), Murray Berkett,
Connie Miller, Liane Donovan, Peter Aitken, Rey McCone

Since 1972, Mazda has been offering New Zealanders vehicles that are a little out of the ordinary. During that time as well as meeting the nation's everyday motoring needs we have introduced an array of innovative and lifestyle vehicles that today are characterized by technological innovation and superb quality.

Mazda through this time has also participated in the community beyond the traditional role of an automotive organization, fostering a spirit of community involvement. It is from this that the concept of the Mazda Foundation has emerged.

The Mazda Foundation Trust is being established in 2005 as a public charitable trust to provide assistance to a broad cross – section of worthy charitable entities and causes throughout New Zealand which qualify for income tax deductibility.

As the Trust is being established for charitable purposes the Mazda Foundation qualifies for a charitable status tax exemption pursuant to sections CB 4(1)(c), CB 4(1) (e) and CI (m) of the Income Tax Act 1994.