Safer Roads thanks to Community Funding

04/10/2021

Source: Lion Foundation

The Lion Foundation has assisted Road Safety Education Ltd with grants towards operating costs since 2016.

This year they were awarded $20,000.

“Huge thanks to The Lion Foundation who have continued to support Road Safety Education’s RYDA programme around the country. Through their support we have been able to grow the programme by over 200% during the last 4 years and we are on track this year to impact nearly 14,000 with some great strategies around being a safe road user.” – Maria Lovelock, Manager

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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.

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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...

Panaman Road School benefit from a Gaming Society Grant

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.

...

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.

...

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.

...

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.

Family Fun Time Event This Saturday

06/09/2019

Source: whatsoninvers

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...

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

Locomotive embarking on another journey

07/01/2023

Source: Stuff

A 19^th Century F150 locomotive restoration project is progressing following funding from ILT Foundation