Locomotive embarking on another journey
07/01/2023
A 19th Century F150 locomotive restoration project is progressing following funding from ILT Foundation
Source: Stuff
Other Resources: Community Good
Mount Wellington Amateur Swimming Club
01/05/2018
Mt Wellington Swimming Club members are making a splash at regional and national swim meets thanks partly to a $20,000 grant from...
Te Aroha and District Riding for the Disabled
NZCT awarded Te Aroha and District Riding for the Disabled (RDA) $10,000 to keep their current Head Coach. This full-time paid Head...
Pokie Proceeds: Building Strong Communities
19/12/2018
Source: DIA
This online booklet includes stories and tips on how best to apply for pokie grants. It showcases ten organisations which have used...
Millions to the Community
18/05/2018
Source: GMANZ
In the 2016/17 year gaming machine grants delivered over $300 million to community organisations across New Zealand.
Where does gaming machine money go?
18/05/2018
Source: GMANZ
The money put into a gaming machine that is not returned to a player is called Gaming Machine Profits (GMP). GMP is distributed...
Music and Performance with StarJam
21/05/2018
Source: GMANZ
Young people with disabilities across the North Island are honing their musical performance skills in safer workshop spaces, thanks...
Starting gate opens at Te Aroha BMX track
02/07/2018
Source: Grassroots Trust
BMX enthusiasts from as young as five years old will soon be barrelling around the new Te Aroha track, thanks to a $40,000 grant from...
Wrap around care for seriously ill children and their families
Families with children who have a serious illness are able to access free nursing and counselling services, thanks to funding of more...
Smart kits for sharp players
02/05/2018
Wesley College’s rugby players are sporting rugby kits worthy of their success on the field, thanks to a grant from Grassroots Trust.
...New boat helps lifesavers save lives
Papamoa Beach surf lifesavers will be able to reach and rescue swimmers in trouble faster, thanks to a grant from Grassroots Trust.
...Boost for badminton in Hawke's Bay
01/05/2018
Badminton is thriving in Hawke’s Bay thanks to a grant from Grassroots Trust.
Opening Books for The Blind
23/07/2018
More people who are blind or have low vision are able to read the books and magazines they love thanks to a $5,000 grant from Air...
Air Rescue Saving Lives
23/07/2018
Seriously sick and injured people living in Canterbury and the West Coast can be airlifted to emergency treatment thanks to funding...
Diwali Festival Lights Up Manukau
23/07/2018
The smooth operation of this dynamic community event was made possible by funding received from the First Sovereign Trust.
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New Costumes for Ōhinemutu Kapa Haka
23/07/2018
The Ōhinemutu Kapa Haka group’s new performance-enhancing poi, guitars and costumes were made possible by a $5,000 grant from One...
Empowering people with intellectual disabilities
25/07/2018
Rotorua residents with intellectual disabilities have grasped the opportunity to enhance their life skills thanks to funding from One...
Igniting students’ interest in science
25/07/2018
Students from Waikato’s low decile schools were introduced to the wonder of science and science learning, thanks to funding from One...
Oars Away for Wellington Girls
15/07/2018
Wellington Girls’ College rowers were able to participate in the biggest regatta of the year thanks to funding from One Foundation.
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Jazzing up the Bay
16/07/2018
Tauranga locals and visitors from near and far were treated to a jazz festival of world-class standards thanks to funding from One...
Things Going Swimmingly in Kai Iwi
27/07/2018
Source: NZCT
The Kai Iwi School pool is now leak-free and thanks to a grant from NZCT.
Home Games Secured in Paeroa
27/07/2018
Young basketball players in Paeroa can continue to pursue their hoop dreams thanks to funding from NZCT.
Safer Sailing Lessons in Whanganui
25/07/2018
New motors for sailing club’s motorboats make lessons safer and more cost effective, thanks to funding from NZCT.
Spring in the Step of the Bay’s Gymnasts
22/07/2018
Gymnasts from all over the Bay of Plenty can develop their skills in a safe environment thanks to funding from NZCT.
Submission on Waikato District Council’s Gambling Venue Policy
24/07/2018
The Gaming Machine Association of New Zealand represents the vast majority of the gaming machine societies that operate in New...
Seeing clearly now, in Wairarapa
01/09/2018
Source: GMANZ
Free eye tests for children in Wairarapa thanks to a $15,000 grant from the Trust House Foundation.
Free support packs for those with a breast cancer diagnosis
01/09/2018
Free Step By Step guides for those who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Mucking in at the Martinborough Marae
01/09/2018
Martinborough’s Hau Ariki Marae underwent a major makeover thanks to a substantial grant from the Trust House Foundation.
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World-class Netball in Wairarapa
01/09/2018
Wairarapa Netball’s upgraded facility now meets international standards thanks to funding from the Trust House Foundation.
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Spitfires baseball club taking flight
19/09/2018
The Wairarapa Spitfires baseball teams will be kitted out in the club’s striking uniforms this season, thanks to a $5,000 grant from...
More “wow factor” for Wairarapa drag track
26/09/2018
Masterton Motorplex will soon boast track-side timing and lighting facilities befitting its status as one of the best drag race...
It’s playtime at Panama Road School
13/11/2018
The children of Panama Rd School now have a safe and fun playground to enjoy, thanks to a grant from the Mt Wellington Foundation.
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Masterton BMXers back on track
15/11/2018
Source: GMANZ
The growing number of BMX riders in the Wairarapa will soon be gunning it on a refurbished track, thanks to a grant from the Trust...
Buddies For Boys Without Dads
19/11/2018
More fatherless boys will be able to have a consistent, committed male mentor in their lives, thanks to support from the Trust House...
Educational insights through waka ama
21/11/2018
Using waka ama, the traditional Māori outrigger canoe, as a tool to engage students in learning is an innovative approach from a...
Invercargill Rock ‘n’ Roll Club
04/02/2019
Invercargill Rock ‘n’ Roll Club has about 200 members, 140 of which are junior members, making it the club with the largest junior...
Splash Palace swimming lessons
04/02/2019
Splash Palace Aquatic Centre is Invercargill’s main public swimming complex. It provides indoor pool facilities for learn to swim...
Shakespeare in the Park Charitable Trust presents The Messy Magic Adventure
04/02/2019
Shakespeare in the Park Charitable Trust is the governing body of the annual Shakespeare in the Park event in Invercargill.
...Sport and leisure going great guns in Greytown
05/02/2019
The Greytown Community Sport & Leisure Society will continue to provide management support to a wide range of local sport and leisure...
Calmer Canines in Masterton
05/02/2019
Noise proofing improves conditions for doggie residents and their human helpers at the Masterton SPCA,thanks to a $11,000 grant from...
Safer rowing in Porirua harbour
05/02/2019
The Porirua Rowing Club was able to purchase a new safety boat thanks to a 10,000 grant from Trust House.
All abilities aboard in Titahi Bay
05/02/2019
Sailors with disabilities in the Kāpiti, Mana and Horowhenua regions are now able to access a jetty that has the facilities they need...
Budgeting for a brighter future
09/04/2019
Source: GMANZ
Jubilee Budget Advisory Service is helping Southlanders to build financial capability and resilience thanks to a grant from ILT...
Te Kura o Papatuanuku Wairarapa Earth School
08/05/2019
Source: GMANZ
Te Kura o Papatuanuku, Wairarapa Earth School was grateful to receive funding from Trust House to deliver the Wairarapa Science and...
Swimming in Tairawhiti/Gisborne receives a big boost from NZCT
30/05/2019
Source: NZCT
Enterprise Swim Club and the wider Tairawhiti community will benefit from a new heat transfer system being installed at the club’s...
Community Groups receive more than $2.422 million
11/04/2019
Source: Scoop
294 community groups across New Zealand have recently received a share of $2.422 million in grants to support their work thanks to...
Southland art showcased on world stage
25/07/2019
Source: Southland Express
ILT Foundation supports Southland Art.
Family fun and cycle safety in South receives support
17/07/2019
Source: GMANZ
Supporting the well-being of Southland families is at the forefront of Plunket Invercargill’s programmes.
New kākahu for Thames High School’s kapa haka group
01/08/2019
Source: NZCT
A NZCT grant of $10,000 has allowed students at Thames High to represent their school with pride at the recent Tainui Kapa Haka...
The Middlemore Foundation
01/08/2019
Source: The Southern Trust
The Southern Trust have a longstanding relationship with the Middlemore Foundation for Health Innovation which supports and raises...
Olympic Ambassador Programme inspires school children
08/08/2019
Source: The Southern Trust
Around 50,000 Kiwi school children have been inspired to ‘be the best they can be’ by Olympic athletes, thanks to a partnership...
Howzat for good female cricket numbers!
25/10/2019
For a sport that prides itself on ‘stats’, Wairarapa Cricket Association can lay claim to some seriously impressive figures.
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Welcome spruce up for favourite beach retreat
27/11/2019
After decades of nurturing young people, Waimanaaki at Riversdale Beach is getting some timely TLC of its own.
2017 Community Distribution
01/12/2019
Source: GMANZ
Class 4 Gaming proceeds are returned to the community. Proceeds from 32 societies operating in the Class 4 gamning sector in the 2017...
2018 Community Distribution
18/12/2019
Source: GMANZ
Class 4 Gaming proceeds are returned to the community. Proceeds from 32 societies operating in the Class 4 gamning sector in the 2018...
Otago Medical Research Foundation's Summer Scholarship Programme
21/01/2020
Source: GMANZ
Contributing to a medical fund that makes a difference is awesome, but so too is supporting an initiative that nurtures young people...
Te Araroa Trail's final section set to be completed
21/12/2019
Source: Stuff
Te Araroa Trail's final section set to be completed
Invaluable improvement to Mt Wellington Playcentre
04/02/2020
Source: GMANZ
The children at Mt Wellington Playcentre now have a much improved play area thanks to the grant from Mt Wellington Foundation.
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Grant helps Hora Hora Primary School compete at Kapa Haka
26/02/2020
Source: Lion Foundation
Hora Hora Primary School in Whangarei were very excited to have their tamariki perform at the national Kapa Haka championships.
The...
Lego play among services offered by Autism New Zealand
25/02/2020
Source: ILT Foundation
The ILT Foundation provided Autism New Zealand, Invercargill branch with a grant of $5000 towards the salary costs of the Southland...
Foundation support replaces a fire support vehicle
08/04/2020
Huntly Volunteer Fire Brigade received a $28,728 grant from The Lion Foundation to replace their 21 year old support vehicle.
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Mobility Assistance Dogs increase independence
28/05/2020
The impact of the onset of a disability, is dramatic, and it’s hard for most of us to visualise ourselves being in this position. Our...
StarJam - assisting young Kiwis unleash their full potential
25/06/2020
The Southern Trust has supported StarJam Charitable Trust since 2002 for operating costs for their Christchurch office and salary of...
He Waka Tuia - Museum for Invercragill
14/08/2020
Source: Stuff
With the support of local community trusts, the ILT Foundation and The Southern Trust, He Waka Tuia will open in Invercargill in...
Mentoring ignites the power of young people in Hawkes Bay
12/07/2020
Source: GMANZ
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hawke’s Bay provides professionally supported, one-to-one mentor relationships to children aged 6 – 12...
Spreading the joy of reading
03/09/2020
Source: GMANZ
The Lion Foundation has a long standing relationship with Alan Duff Charitable Foundation. They distribute books to decile 1-4...
Music therapy changes lives
12/10/2020
Source: Lion Foundation
Since 2004 Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust has helped individuals with special needs communicate and express themselves through music.
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A new roof for Raukokare Anglican Church
09/12/2020
Source: Lion Foundation
The Anglican Church of Raukokare Restoration and Preservation Trust with help from the Lion Foundation were able to re-roof the...
Wairarapa Dragon Boat Club
18/01/2021
Source: Trusthouse
The Trust House Foundation has supported the Wairarapa Dragon Boat Club since 2010.
Hearing for the first time
15/02/2021
Source: Lion Foundation
Imagine hearing the sound of your voice for the first time in 40 years. That's the experience of Ricky McLeod who has undergone a...
Supporting the Barnardos vision
15/01/2021
Source: Lion Foundation
The Lion Foundation gets behind the Barnardos vision of an Aotearoa where every child shines bright.
Getting kids active
07/05/2021
Source: The Lion Foundation
The Lion Foundation has supported Get Kids Active Charitable Trust since 2014.
Community-led Science Education
26/05/2021
Source: Trust House
House of Science Wairarapa Charitable Trust is a community-led provider of innovative science education services. We provide quality...
First Health and Wellness
16/06/2021
Source: Trust House
Trust House is pleased to support First Health and Wellness to provide professional urgent health care services in the Wairarapa area
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Boxing Academy giving youth a fighting chance
05/07/2021
Source: Trust House
Boxing is a tool to help young people develop the values that will help make them better people; including respect for family and...
Safer Roads thanks to Community Funding
04/10/2021
Source: Lion Foundation
Thanks to Lion Foundation’s support of Road Safety Education’s RYDA programme around the country – strategies around being a safe...
Students hands-on help for Homeless
24/09/2021
Source: Trust House
A Masterton secondary school is giving students a head-start in the construction sector while at the same time providing some much...
EpiPen Partnership a Lifesaver
14/02/2022
Source: Gisborne Herald
Return of FundaPen2 campaign addresses a significant need for New Zealanders at risk of anaphylaxis, whose families/whānau struggle...
New Ambulance for Southland
03/05/2022
Source: i.stuff.co.nz
New Generation 4 ambulance to be based in Invercargill from class 4 funding from Aotearoa Gaming Trust
Aotearoa Gaming Trust supports K9MD
22/07/2022
K9 Medical Detection New Zealand is a dedicated team working to improve the health of all New Zealanders by using specially trained...
Trusts support the Tour of Southland
05/11/2022
Source: GMANZ
Gaming Trusts are supporting NZ’s premier multi-stage cycling event the SBS Bank Tour of Southland