New Zealand is facing a significant skills shortfall in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). And as the world becomes increasingly complex and technologically driven, STEM skills are only going to become more in demand.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 has published its 2022 Community Update, sharing the highlights of another year of supporting positive change within the Eastern Bay.
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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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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 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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