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Trust Horizon grant helps turn up the volume at  Allandale School hall
Trust Horizon grant helps turn up the volume at Allandale School hall

Stage two of an audio-visual upgrade for Allandale Primary School’s community hall is about to begin, with a $19,445 grant from Trust Horizon providing the funding needed for a brand-new sound system. 

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Community PrideRobyn Forrester24 September 2024
Trust Horizon celebrates 30 years with $50 million milestone
Trust Horizon celebrates 30 years with $50 million milestone

In 1994, the Bay of Plenty Consumer Trust was established with the goal of retaining a portion of the local electricity company under community ownership. 30 years later, the registered charity – now named Trust Horizon – is celebrating three decades of transformational change in the Eastern Bay with a special 30th Anniversary Community Update. 

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Community Leadership, Community PrideRobyn Forrester19 September 2024
Kawerau punches above its weight in climate action
Kawerau punches above its weight in climate action

Over four years of extensive groundwork is bringing ground-breaking change to the Eastern Bay – and New Zealand – thanks to a collaborative effort and innovative approach from several leading charitable organisations and a social enterprise.

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Community Leadership, Community PrideRobyn Forrester11 September 2024
Kingsley Scouts den lit up by Trust Horizon grant
Kingsley Scouts den lit up by Trust Horizon grant

Whakatāne’s Kingsley Scouts will soon be enjoying a cosy and well-lit den, thanks to a $13,534 grant from Trust Horizon.

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Community Pride, Community LeadershipRobyn Forrester13 August 2024
STEM programmes gain steam in Eastern Bay schools with support from Trust Horizon
STEM programmes gain steam in Eastern Bay schools with support from Trust Horizon

In 2023, the Ministry of Inspiration introduced Eastern Bay schools to the world of underwater robotics for the very first time. This year, the Kiwi non-profit is back – expanding their programmes to encourage even more diversity in STEM, with support from Trust Horizon.

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Robyn Forrester30 July 2024
Kawerau social housing project taking first steps forward with support from Trust Horizon
Kawerau social housing project taking first steps forward with support from Trust Horizon

The first phase of an ambitious social housing project in the heart of Kawerau is set to begin, with the approval of a $76,881 grant from Trust Horizon.

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Community Pride, Community LeadershipRobyn Forrester25 June 2024
Sunlight brings savings to Trust Horizon
Sunlight brings savings to Trust Horizon

With every sunrise over the beautiful Eastern Bay of Plenty, Trust Horizon is saving on energy costs –thanks to its 18.5kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system.

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Community LeadershipRobyn Forrester16 May 2024
Ngāti Awa Social & Health Services Trust to power 15 new homes with support from Trust Horizon
Ngāti Awa Social & Health Services Trust to power 15 new homes with support from Trust Horizon

A housing project led by Ngāti Awa Social & Health Services Trust (NASH) will soon add 15 brand-new units to Whakatāne’s growing supply of affordable homes, with the support of a $228,657 grant from Trust Horizon.

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Community PrideRobyn Forrester8 May 2024
Trust Horizon grant shines light on new possibilities at Ōpōtiki’s De Luxe Theatre
Trust Horizon grant shines light on new possibilities at Ōpōtiki’s De Luxe Theatre

The curtains will soon go up on act 2 of the Ōpōtiki De Luxe Theatre’s ongoing upgrade, with a $63,977 grant from Trust Horizon set to equip the facility to host a growing range of events.

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Community PrideRobyn Forrester2 May 2024
Eastern Bay’s largest venue to open doors to even more events with support from Trust Horizon
Eastern Bay’s largest venue to open doors to even more events with support from Trust Horizon

Racecourse Park is a much-valued facility – not only for the equestrian community, but for the wider public. Its appeal is now set to widen even further, thanks to a $150,000 grant from Trust Horizon.

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Community PrideRobyn Forrester25 March 2024
New Wharekai build hits halfway mark with support from Trust Horizon
New Wharekai build hits halfway mark with support from Trust Horizon

After 7 years in development, Omaio Marae’s brand-new Wharekai is now taking shape, thanks in part to a $280,000 grant from Trust Horizon.

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Community PrideRobyn Forrester15 January 2024
Meri Kirihimete from the team at Trust Horizon
Meri Kirihimete from the team at Trust Horizon

Our office will be closed from Friday, 22nd December 2023 – Monday, 8th January 2023.

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Robyn Forrester21 December 2023
Lights turn on at Waterwheel Historic Trust’s new home with support from Trust Horizon
Lights turn on at Waterwheel Historic Trust’s new home with support from Trust Horizon

The lights have recently been switched on for the first time at Waterwheel Historic Trust’s brand new home, thanks to a $10,800 grant from Trust Horizon.

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Community PrideRobyn Forrester19 December 2023
Electrical upgrade re-energises Matata Gym with support from Trust Horizon
Electrical upgrade re-energises Matata Gym with support from Trust Horizon

The Matata community’s local gym has seen a renewed burst of energy with the recent completion of a $25,000 electrical upgrade, thanks to a grant from Trust Horizon.

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Community PrideRobyn Forrester12 December 2023
Kawerau Golf & Squash Club future-proofs facilities with support from Trust Horizon
Kawerau Golf & Squash Club future-proofs facilities with support from Trust Horizon

Over 120 members of Kawerau Golf & Squash Club are now enjoying the facility’s brand new heating and lighting, made possible with the help of a $72,000 grant from Trust Horizon.

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Community Pride, Sustainable EnergyRobyn Forrester30 October 2023
Eastern Bay schools develop STEAM skills with support from Trust Horizon
Eastern Bay schools develop STEAM skills with support from Trust Horizon

Students across the Eastern Bay are honing a new set of STEAM skills, as they take on the challenge of designing and building their very own AquaBots. 

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Community Leadership, Community Pride, Work Ready RangatahiRobyn Forrester10 October 2023
Results are in for Trust Horizon Election of Trustee
Results are in for Trust Horizon Election of Trustee

Trust Horizon’s Electoral Officer, Dale Ofsoske, advises that Kevin John HENNESSY has been elected as a trustee to Trust Horizon following an election which concluded at 12 noon on Monday, 2 October 2023.

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Community Leadership, ElectionsAllison Windley3 October 2023
$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
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