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.
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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.
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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.
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Trust Horizon (an EBOP charitable Trust) is seeking to appoint an independent Chair of its Audit and Risk Committee (A&R) to strengthen Board oversight of financial reporting, audit, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Building on last year’s $150,000 funding pool, Trust Horizon has approved a further $50,000 for the 2026 Community Energy Contribution Grant fund – now allocating a total of $200,000 to support marae and community groups with their energy costs.
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Stage one of a comprehensive electrical upgrade is underway at Te Hokowhitu A Tū Ki Te Teko, thanks to a $9,797 grant from Trust Horizon. Find out more.
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As the holiday season approaches, we’d like to thank our community for an incredible year as we reached the milestone of over $50 million granted to a diverse range of initiatives.
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Thanks to a $130,000 grant from Trust Horizon, the Whakatāne Radio Telephone Users Association (WRTUA) will soon be able to relocate its essential radio services with minimal disruption to critical communications — reducing the impact from weeks down to just days.
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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.
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2026 will be a year of STEM for Ōpōtiki College’s science department, with a brand-new hands-on engineering course made possible with a $19,872 grant from Trust Horizon. Find out more.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The result of the Trust Horizon Consumer Poll, held on Wednesday 1 October 2025 is as follows:
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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.
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A STEMM education project coordinated by Eastbay REAP is fast gaining momentum, with the support of a $225,000 grant from Trust Horizon.
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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.
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