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Become a Supporter

With your help, we can do even more. As a benefactor, you’ll become part of our NZ Opera whānau.

THE NEW ZEALAND OPERA CIRCLE

Our supporters play a crucial role in the ongoing mission of New Zealand Opera, sustaining our artform and helping us to continue growing, evolving and creating vital, distinctive work for all of Aotearoa. In keeping with that theme of evolution, 2025 represents a notable shift for our supporter programme, as we introduce, the New Zealand Opera Circle.

The Circle is a community of like minded opera lovers, who share our passion for this singular artform and our drive to ensure its long-term health – ensuring that we can continue to stage world-class performances, deliver sector-leading participation programmes and share the power of the human singing voice with as many New Zealanders as possible.

If you’re interested in joining us as a guardian and custodian of opera in Aotearoa, join the New Zealand Opera Circle today – donations of all sizes have an important role to play in our work, and all are deeply appreciated

Become a Supporter

View the current list of New Zealand Opera Circle supporters here.

CIRCLE LEVELS

ENSEMBLE

UPTO $499

CHORUS

$500 -$999

QUARTET

$1,000 — $2,499

TRIO

$2500 — $4,999

DUET

$5,000 — $9,999

ARIA

$10,000 — $24,999

CADENZA

$25,000+

CIRCLE BENEFITS
  • Donors from $100 are eligible for personalised priority booking and ticket exchange with acknowledgement on our website.
  • Donors from $500 receive a complimentary souvenir programme for each mainstage opera when purchasing tickets to one of our performances.
  • Donors from $1,000 are invited to our opening night functions and final dress rehearsals.
  • Donors from $5,000 receive invitations to special events and exclusive experiences.
  • Donors from $10,000 receive special acknowledgement of your support for a particular artist or creative team member.
  • If you are considering a donation of $25,000 you will enjoy a closer relationship with the company that is tailored to your particular interest. You may also like to support one of our company artists.

Be part of the NZ Opera Story

To join the NZ Opera Circle visit nzopera.com or contact Julie Bird, Donor Relations and Stewardship, at julie@nzopera.co.nz or on 0800 696 737 if you wish to discuss your donation options.

New Zealand Opera Limited is a charity registered under the Charities Act 2005 (registration number CC22724). Donations made to the New Zealand Opera of $5 or more are eligible for a 33.33% tax credit from Inland Revenue.

Become a Supporter