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FundingWhen the estate was gifted to the nation by Lord and Lady Bledisloe in 1932, it was their vision that it be self-sufficient, so that its administration and management would not be a burden on the taxpayer. Consequently, visitor admission charges for the historic Treaty Grounds and its buildings are vital to the preservation and development of the nation's birthplace. All admission proceeds are used to maintain and operate the estate and its facilities, to safeguard its treasures, and to plan for its future development. This includes the July 2006 extensions to the Visitor Centre and the plans presently in preparation for new buildings. Income is also derived from sympathetic commercial activity such as letting sites and buildings to accommodation or hospitality operators or sports clubs. An Endowment Forest of some 1300 acres is both a backdrop to the estate and a minor contributor to its operating expenses.
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