Trust Horizon is pleased to announce the appointment of Georgina Fletcher as the organisation’s latest Board Observer under the Future Directors programme. Learn more.

Trust Horizon’s Private Bill has continued to make its way through the Parliamentary process, with the Bill now reaching its second reading stage – following unanimous support from the Social Services and Community Committee.

Trust Horizon’s Private Bill is continuing its steady progress through Parliament, marking a significant milestone in the Trust’s long-term goal to broaden its ability to support communities across the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

St Joseph's School is already seeing the benefits of a new solar power system, made possible through a community financing initiative delivered by Trust Horizon in partnership with Community Finance. Find out more.

Following the success of its first appointment under the Future Directors programme, Trust Horizon is now seeking expressions of interest for a new Board Observer. Learn more.

A long-standing partnership between Trust Horizon and the local Curtain Bank is continuing to help Eastern Bay of Plenty homes stay warm and healthy this winter.

The Matatā and Ōpōtiki communities will now be even more resilient in the event of natural disasters, with two Trust Horizon grants providing upgrades for two critical pieces of emergency equipment. Read more.

In a major step towards unlocking millions in future grants that support Eastern Bay of Plenty communities, Trust Horizon’s ‘Trust Variation Bill’ was introduced to parliament on 26 February 2026, by Dana Kirkpatrick, MP for the East Coast.

After a community poll indicated strong positive feedback, Trust Horizon is taking the next key steps to change its Trust Deed – and potentially unlock millions more in funding for Eastern Bay of Plenty communities.

2026 is set to be a year of transformation for Tāneatua Rugby Football Club, with a facility-wide electrical upgrade starting soon – thanks to a $197,475 grant from Trust Horizon.

Trident High School’s playing fields will soon be in the spotlight, with the installation of eight brand new floodlights – made possible with the support of a $177,200 grant from Trust Horizon.

The final stage of Whakatāne Intermediate School’s extensive auditorium upgrade is now complete, with the installation of a state-of-the-art digital wall, made possible with a $66,449 grant from Trust Horizon.

Trust Horizon’s Electoral Officer, Dale Ofsoske, advises that Yvonne BOYES and David BULLEY have been elected as trustees to Trust Horizon following an election which concluded at 12 noon on Wednesday, 1 October 2025.

A STEMM education project coordinated by Eastbay REAP is fast gaining momentum, with the support of a $225,000 grant from Trust Horizon.

Over the last year, Kawerau’s KEA Centre has seen its electricity bills more than halved – thanks in part to a new insulation and air conditioning system, made possible with a $176,626 grant from Trust Horizon.

Trust Horizon has shared a range of granting highlights in its 2025 Community Update, including the milestone moment of $50 million granted to the community since the Trust’s inception.

Trust Horizon is undertaking a community poll, inviting electricity consumers to have their say on a change to its Trust Deed that could see millions more invested into the Eastern Bay each year. Find out more.

Find out who has been nominated for the two trustee vacancies in the Whakatāne/Kaingaroa area of Trust Horizon as of the closing date 23 July 2025.

Whakatāne District Council and Trust Horizon have partnered to launch a new fund that supports innovative, local responses to climate change and youth development. Find out how you can apply.

Extra peace of mind is on its way to Kutarere, with a $21,046 grant from Trust Horizon securing the future of the community’s water supply. Find out more!

2025 will see a fresh face join the Trust Horizon board, with the appointment of Kataraina Monika as the organisation’s first ever Board Observer under the Future Directors programme. More details here.

Ōhope Beach Golf Links is stepping up its sustainability game with new electric grounds equipment—powered by a $90,650 grant from Trust Horizon. Greener greens, brighter future.

Environmental responsibility is a key focus across all Trust Horizon initiatives, including the transformation of Concordia House, located at 17 Pyne Street, Whakatāne. Learn how the building is being renovated to become a long-term head office for Horizon Energy Group (HEG),

Trust Horizon advances its efforts across operations, grant-making, and investment strategies to promote an equitable, inclusive, and transformative energy transition. Read more.

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. 

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.

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

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.

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.