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Trust welcomes Grants and Funding Facilitator
Trust welcomes Grants and Funding Facilitator

“It is a pleasure to welcome Allison Windley back to the Trust Horizon team, having previously worked for the Trust and local Council, in her new role she is applying her skillset to supporting community organisations applying for funding” , says Mr. Caudwell.

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Media ReleaseGuest User8 March 2021
Trust Horizon begins search for new appointed Trustee as Don Lewell departs
Trust Horizon begins search for new appointed Trustee as Don Lewell departs

After almost a decade with Trust Horizon, Don Lewell has made the decision to step down from his role as Trustee – sparking the search for a new addition to join the team.

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Media ReleaseRobyn Forrester5 March 2021
Seeking Expressions of Interest - Trustee
Seeking Expressions of Interest - Trustee

The Trustees of Trust Horizon are inviting applications for the very important and highly rewarding position of Trustee.

If you’re wanting to make a positive change for the region and be part of a progressive organisation, email through a covering letter and CV to reception@trusthorizon.org.nz by Sunday 5pm, 21 March 2021.

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Media ReleaseGuest User3 March 2021
Trust Horizon Donates iPads to Worthy Cause
Trust Horizon Donates iPads to Worthy Cause

Students from across the rural Eastern Bay of Plenty are soon to gain access to a new digital resource, thanks to Trust Horizon’s decision to gift their old iPads to Eastbay REAP (Rural Education Activities Programme).

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Community PrideRobyn Forrester19 February 2021
Trust Horizon grant helps bring new energy to Whakatāne Aquatic Centre
Trust Horizon grant helps bring new energy to Whakatāne Aquatic Centre

The Whakatāne Aquatic Centre’s outdoor pool is gearing up for its busiest winter yet, following the long-awaited installation of an all-weather pool cover enclosure – made possible with funding from Trust Horizon.

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Community PrideMike Morgan3 February 2021
Trust Horizon finds internal appointment for new Trust Manager
Trust Horizon finds internal appointment for new Trust Manager

Following a robust external recruitment process, Trust Horizon (previously Eastern Bay Energy Trust) is pleased to announce the appointment of their new Trust Manager, Derek Caudwell.

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Media ReleaseRobyn Forrester16 October 2020
New Name, Look and Direction
New Name, Look and Direction

After 20 years as the Eastern Bay Energy Trust, EBET has changed to Trust Horizon.

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Media ReleaseRobyn Forrester2 September 2020
Eastern Bay Energy Trust to invest $1.5mill in Ōpōtiki aquaculture project
Eastern Bay Energy Trust to invest $1.5mill in Ōpōtiki aquaculture project

The Eastern Bay Energy Trust (EBET) is investing $1.5million in Whakatōhea Mussels Ōpōtiki Ltd – helping create at least 230 new jobs, and firmly establishing the Eastern Bay at the forefront of the New Zealand aquaculture industry.

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Community Pride, Employed Locals, Work Ready RangatahiLaw Creative14 July 2020
Eastern Bay Energy Trust’s new strategic direction points to transformational community change
Eastern Bay Energy Trust’s new strategic direction points to transformational community change

As part of their new vision to enable pride, prosperity, and people across the Eastern Bay of Plenty, the Eastern Bay Energy Trust (EBET) is announcing a shift in focus away from transactional grants, towards transformational community change and impact investing.

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Community LeadershipLaw Creative28 May 2020
Newest Trustee beats out 40 applicants to land role at Eastern Bay Energy Trust
Newest Trustee beats out 40 applicants to land role at Eastern Bay Energy Trust

The competition to fill the shoes of departing Trustee Wade Brown was fierce. But corporate lawyer Merrin Stables stood out from the crowd of 40 applicants, landing the coveted role as the Eastern Bay Energy Trust’s newest appointed Trustee.

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Media ReleaseLaw Creative1 April 2020
Results for Eastern Bay Energy Trust Election of Trustees
Results for Eastern Bay Energy Trust Election of Trustees

Eastern Bay Energy Trust Electoral Officer, Dale Ofsoske, advises that Kevin Hennessy has been elected as trustee to the Eastern Bay Energy Trust following an election which concluded at 12 noon Tuesday 1 October 2019.

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ElectionsLaw Creative3 October 2019
Students gear up for annual Electrical Taster Course
Students gear up for annual Electrical Taster Course

TEN secondary students are gearing up for a unique school holiday experience with the annual Eastern Bay Energy Trust electrical taster course.

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Work Ready RangatahiLaw Creative26 September 2019
Energy Trust elects new Chair
Energy Trust elects new Chair

AFTER almost nine years at the helm, Eastern Bay Energy Trust chairman Don Lewell stepped down from the role last Thursday.

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ElectionsLaw Creative23 September 2019
Nominations close for Eastern Bay Energy Trust election
Nominations close for Eastern Bay Energy Trust election

When nominations closed at 12 noon on Friday 9 August 2019 for the Eastern Bay Energy Trust election, a total of three nominations had been received: one for the Kawerau District Council area (for

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ElectionsLaw Creative12 August 2019
Nominations for Eastern Bay Energy Trust open this Friday
Nominations for Eastern Bay Energy Trust open this Friday

Nominations open this Friday, 19 July 2019, for the election of two trustees to the Eastern Bay Energy Trust (Kawerau District Council area and Ōpōtiki District Council area).

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ElectionsLaw Creative16 July 2019
Trust grant supports valuable community asset
Trust grant supports valuable community asset

The Galatea War Memorial Hall has always been held in high regard by its community.

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Community PrideLaw Creative8 March 2018
 Scholarships and training opportunities a continued focus for Eastern Bay Energy Trust
Scholarships and training opportunities a continued focus for Eastern Bay Energy Trust

Former Whakatane High School student Isaac Abbot-Martin says returning to the University of Canterbury, with a large portion of his course fees covered, feels like a weight lifted off his shoulders.

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Work Ready RangatahiLaw Creative28 February 2018
Taster course an eye-opener to local opportunity
Taster course an eye-opener to local opportunity

An eight-day immersion in the career opportunities available across the electricity sector is being hailed as an example for all of New Zealand.

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Work Ready RangatahiLaw Creative18 October 2017
Scholarships Available in 2018
Scholarships Available in 2018

Due to the serious shortage of young people in the electricity supply industry, the Trust has set up an education and training programme to attract new entrants into the industry.

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Work Ready RangatahiLaw Creative16 October 2017
Declaration of Result of Election
Declaration of Result of Election

I hereby declare the result of the election held on Monday 2 October 2017 for two vacancies on the Eastern Bay Energy Trust (Whakatāne District Council/Kaingaroa Village area) to be as follows:

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ElectionsLaw Creative14 October 2017
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