A generous gift of $2 million from the Hugo Charitable Trust has been given to the University of Auckland to conduct research into growth restriction in babies and to help those with Parkinson’s disease.
Maryanne Green, the eldest daughter of Irish philanthropist and businessman the late Hugh Green - known in Ireland as Hugo, founded the Hugo Charitable Trust last year to continue Hugh’s philanthropic legacy and to give back to the people of New Zealand. Maryanne worked closely at Hugh’s side for over 25 years where she developed a deep understanding of Hugh’s philanthropic priorities and wishes.
“Hugh loved Ireland and New Zealand equally and he believed passionately that education was the key to a better New Zealand,” she said. “The Hugo Charitable Trust is committed to honouring Hugh’s life work and building on his legacy for the future benefit of New Zealand with new ideas, new ways and new directions for the future.”
The Hugo Charitable Trust has committed $1 million each to the Liggins Institute and the Auckland Bioengineering Institute (AB) at the University of Auckland to fund a research cluster comprising an emerging researcher, two PhD students, and research support over four years.