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$2.4 million grants highlighted in 2023 Trust Horizon Community Update
$2.4 million grants highlighted in 2023 Trust Horizon Community Update

Trust Horizon has shared its 2023 Community Update – capturing a range of highlights from another strong year of transformational investment in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

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Community Leadership, Community PrideRobyn Forrester15 September 2023
Trust Horizon supports Whakatāne Kiwi Trust efforts to boost chick survival rate
Trust Horizon supports Whakatāne Kiwi Trust efforts to boost chick survival rate

Whakatāne Kiwi Trust were the recent recipients of a $35,586 grant from Trust Horizon, to go towards equipment that will help grow the region’s population of North Island brown kiwi.

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Community Pride, Sustainable EnergyRobyn Forrester5 September 2023
Community spaces stay warm through winter with over $100,000 from Trust Horizon
Community spaces stay warm through winter with over $100,000 from Trust Horizon

Three valued community facilities – including Whakatāne’s only day service for older adults – will be keeping warm this winter with a grant of $106,686 from Trust Horizon.

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Community Pride, Sustainable EnergyRobyn Forrester21 August 2023
Trust Horizon funding sets the scene for Theatre Whakatāne lighting upgrade
Trust Horizon funding sets the scene for Theatre Whakatāne lighting upgrade

The spotlight is on Theatre Whakatāne, with a $59,199 grant from Trust Horizon to level-up the lighting at the non-profit’s Gateway Drive theatre and rehearsal space.

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Community Pride, Sustainable EnergyRobyn Forrester15 August 2023
Nominations close for Trust Horizon election
Nominations close for Trust Horizon election

When nominations closed at 12 noon on Friday 4 August 2023 for the Trust Horizon election, a total of three nominations had been received. Find out who the candidates are here:

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Elections, Community LeadershipRobyn Forrester8 August 2023
More BOP families to achieve home ownership thanks to $1.5m investment
More BOP families to achieve home ownership thanks to $1.5m investment

Trust Horizon and TECT will invest an additional $1.5m to help more Bay of Plenty families afford to buy their own homes, despite not fitting mainstream mortgage criteria.

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Community Leadership, Community PrideRobyn Forrester20 July 2023
Trust Horizon lights the way to electrical career for former Whakatāne student
Trust Horizon lights the way to electrical career for former Whakatāne student

Each year, Trust Horizon supports promising Eastern Bay students into careers in the electrical industry, with the Brian Ponting Apprentice Award. This year’s award went to former Trident High School student, Zavier de Vries.

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Employed Locals, Work Ready RangatahiRobyn Forrester19 July 2023
Nominations for Trust Horizon Kawerau and Ōpōtiki Trustee elections open this Friday
Nominations for Trust Horizon Kawerau and Ōpōtiki Trustee elections open this Friday

This Friday 7th July, nominations open for the 2023 Trust Horizon Trustees election. Two Trustee positions – one from the Kawerau District Council area, and one from the Ōpōtiki District Council area –will be open to nominations, with an election to take place in October this year.

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Elections, Community LeadershipRobyn Forrester6 July 2023
Wharekai renovations set to strengthen Murupara community
Wharekai renovations set to strengthen Murupara community

Rangitahi Marae’s wharekai is set to receive a facelift thanks to a $257,528 grant from Trust Horizon. Find out what Trust Horizon's funding will go towards here.

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Community PrideRobyn Forrester9 June 2023
Whakatāne Lawn Tennis Club’s ace new lights
Whakatāne Lawn Tennis Club’s ace new lights

Patrons using the Whakatāne Lawn Tennis Club courts will soon have enhanced night-time playing conditions and lower power costs thanks to a $121,888 grant from Trust Horizon.

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Community Pride, Sustainable EnergyRobyn Forrester23 May 2023
Trust Horizon supports sustainable energy transition initiatives
Trust Horizon supports sustainable energy transition initiatives

Transitioning to a sustainable energy and low emissions future is a key component for limiting climate change. That’s why Trust Horizon is continuing to take action across its operations, grant-making, and investment portfolio to support an equitable energy transition.

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Sustainable Energy, Work Ready RangatahiRobyn Forrester10 May 2023
Stemming the skills shortage: Trust Horizon supports STEM initiatives in the Eastern Bay
Stemming the skills shortage: Trust Horizon supports STEM initiatives in the Eastern Bay

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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Work Ready Rangatahi, Community PrideRobyn Forrester1 May 2023
On yer bike – Charging stations and secure parking coming to Whakatāne
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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Community Pride, Sustainable EnergyRobyn Forrester18 April 2023
New sound and lighting equipment for Stage Door Productions sets the stage for creativity and learning opportunities
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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Community Pride, Work Ready RangatahiRobyn Forrester13 April 2023
Trust Horizon supports mission to boost the health and wellbeing of the community
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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Community Pride, Sustainable EnergyRobyn Forrester4 April 2023
Trust Horizon funding helping to preserve history of Kawerau
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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Community PrideRobyn Forrester29 March 2023
Trust Horizon funding enables long-awaited lighting upgrade for Tihirau Victory Club
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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Community PrideRobyn Forrester13 March 2023
Trust Horizon supports upgrade of iconic Ōpōtiki theatre
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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Community PrideRobyn Forrester21 February 2023
Trust Horizon boosts scholarship to support Engineering student with electrical career
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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Work Ready Rangatahi, Community PrideRobyn Forrester10 January 2023
Meri Kirihimete from the team at Trust Horizon
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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Robyn Forrester22 December 2022
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