On yer bike – Charging stations and secure parking coming to Whakatāne
Marking an important step in the drive for more active and sustainable transport options, the Trust has supported Whakatāne District with a country first.
‘Locky Docks’ - secure bike racks with free charging stations for e-bikes, e-scooters and mobility scooters - will soon debut in Whakatāne.
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New sound and lighting equipment for Stage Door Productions sets the stage for creativity and learning opportunities
Stage Door will soon be able to increase their offerings to the community thanks to a Trust Horizon grant of $109,780 towards the purchase of new sound and lighting equipment.
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Trust Horizon supports mission to boost the health and wellbeing of the community
Mental health and addictions service, Te Ika Whenua Counselling Services Trust, has recently undertaken an electrical upgrade project with the help of a Trust Horizon grant.
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Trust Horizon funding helping to preserve history of Kawerau
Kawerau District Council have recently received $60,070 from Trust Horizon to upgrade the Kawerau District Council Archives & Museum Storage Building.
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Trust Horizon funding enables long-awaited lighting upgrade for Tihirau Victory Club
For more than 10 years, Mo Matao, president of Tihirau Victory Club, has been trying to find a way to fund the installation of lighting at the local sports field.
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Trust Horizon supports upgrade of iconic Ōpōtiki theatre
The Ōpōtiki Deluxe Theatre is set to receive a facelift. Trust Horizon is supporting the upgrade of the iconic theatre with a grant of $100,846 to ensure the facility is energy-efficient and fit-for-purpose.
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Trust Horizon boosts scholarship to support Engineering student with electrical career
Alex Macdonald has always been fascinated by power and energy production. Recently he was awarded a Trust Horizon & Aruhiko – Power Engineering Excellence Trust (PEET) scholarship to assist him with his studies.
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Meri Kirihimete from the team at Trust Horizon
Our office will be closed from
Friday, 23rd December 2022 – Monday, 9th January 2023
We wish you all a safe and happy holiday season!
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Significant Trust Horizon grant secures upgrade of Waiaua Marae wharekai
Trust Horizon has recently approved a $281,161 grant to future-proof the kitchen facilities at Waiaua Marae as part of the marae’s Development Plan.
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Heating boost and insulation from Trust Horizon means more warm, dry homes for Eastern Bay
Trust Horizon is continuing to support homes in the Eastern Bay of Plenty to be warmer in winter, cooler in summer, and more energy efficient.
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Solar power set to light up The Lions Te Urewera Education Centre thanks to Trust Horizon grant
The Lions Te Urewera Education Centre has seen in excess of 100,000 visitors since it was established 56 years ago as an outdoor education facility to enable urban youth to experience life away from town centres.
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Cycling Without Age Eastern BOP ready to roll thanks to Trust Horizon grant
Newly established charitable organisation, Cycling Without Age Eastern Bay of Plenty, will soon be rolling out their plan to mobilise low mobility residents thanks to a $24,335 grant from Trust Horizon.
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Trust Horizon supports much-needed lighting upgrade for St John Whakatāne Station
The St John Ambulance Station in Whakatāne will soon be receiving a much-needed lighting upgrade, improving the safety and efficiency of the complex, thanks to a $9,728 grant from Trust Horizon.
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Trust Horizon expands $150,000 COVID-19 funding pool to include churches and sports clubs
Trust Horizon is expanding their $150,000 Community COVID-19 Contribution Grant funding pool to include support for local churches and sporting clubs who own and operate community facilities.
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Local organisations bring more than 8,000 to Whakatāne CBD after dark with Trust Horizon Light Up Festival
Between the 19th to 28th August, over 8,000 locals and visitors were drawn into Whakatāne’s town centre to enjoy the Trust Horizon Light Up Festival – a series of light-based art installations stretching across the CBD.
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Trust Horizon shares another year’s highlights with release of 2022 Community Update
Trust Horizon has published its 2022 Community Update, sharing the highlights of another year of supporting positive change within the Eastern Bay.
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Lighting up The Strand
The Strand in Whakatāne has been lit up with more than 21,000 new fairy lights as part of Whakatāne District Council’s aim to enhance the space, create more vibrancy and improve safety in the CBD.
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New $1M Trust Horizon fund provides sustainability-linked loans to help local organisations transition to low-carbon future
A new fund established by Trust Horizon providing lower-interest finance will help organisations in the Eastern Bay sustainably transition from high-carbon energy sources to renewables – lowering the barriers to transitioning to a low-carbon economy.
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Trust Horizon scholarship programme encourages new generation of qualified electrical workers
Trust Horizon is encouraging Eastern Bay students to consider a career in the energy and electricity field, with the continuation of their long-running scholarship programme.
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Trust Horizon continues high impact focus with investments totalling $9.5million
In 2020, Trust Horizon announced a shift in focus towards high impact investing to create lasting and measurable benefits in our local communities. Read about recent investments here.
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