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18 April, 2024

Te Kōhao Health opens Taakiri Tuu Wellness and Diagnostic Centre

We had the honour of attending and speaking at the opening of Te Kōhao Health’s Taakiri Tuu Wellness and Diagnostic Centre opening on 15 April. Following a six-year journey, the new centre based in Enderley, Hamilton has been designed to be proactive in prevention and hopes to disrupt the historic…

Dennis Turton, Trust Waikato Chief Executive and Michelle Nathan, Department of Internal Affairs Community Funding Advisor, holding their gifted waka huia (treasure box) taonga for their organisation's contribution to the centre.

Community Trusts Form Funders Commitment on Climate Action

As world leaders convened for the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, a majority of the Community Trusts of Aotearoa New Zealand have…

News
14 December, 2021
Signatory of Climate Action Aotearoa - The Funders Commitment on Climate Action. Supporting a just transition to a low carbon society.

Grantmaking Carbon Emissions - Pilot Study with Toitū Envirocare

Trust Waikato is committed to becoming a climate leader, to enable a low-emissions future. This will be done by actioning our climate change framework…

News
2 December, 2021
Little plant sprouting with Trust Waikato and Toitu Carbon Assess logos below.

Puna Koorero - Trusted Voices with Dr Rawiri Jansen and Dr Jade Tamatea

Thank you to everyone who joined us on 11 November for the first hui session of Puna Koorero – Trusted Voices with Dr Rawiri…

News
15 November, 2021
Puna Koorero - Communities with COVID-19 and the way forward with Dr Rawiri Jansen and Dr Jade Tamatea - Zoom Hui 11 November 12-1pm

Trust Waikato Grants Team Restructure Announced

Anga Whakamuri Anga Whakamua Trust Waikato is pleased to announce a restructuring of our Grants Team that will focus on community engagement and will…

News
6 September, 2021
Nita, Tarita and Rongo from the Grants team at an event with Trust Waikato flags in the background.

Trust Waikato commits to action on equity and climate change

Trust Waikato is excited to announce its commitment to equity and climate change statements, to enable urgent change for our communities and our environment.…

News
16 June, 2021
Two mounted bikers waving from a swing bridge over the river.

Trust Waikato Achieves GenderTick Accreditation

Trust Waikato has gained GenderTick accreditation, an important endorsement of the Trust’s commitment to gender equity and valuing the diverse needs of its people.…

News
10 June, 2021
Baby feet poking out of furry white blanket.

Realising the dream of Te Puna Hapori - investment for positive impact

By Mark Ingram from BrightLight Creators of impact investment products are often so preoccupied with how the investment product meets the risk-return expectations of…

Investment
22 March, 2021
Two young girls in a swimming pool.

Waahine toa - women in leadership

This video showcases the incredible community efforts that went into supporting and keeping communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic which reached New Zealand in…

Impact Stories
15 December, 2020
Smiling staff from South Waikato Pacific Islands Community Services Trust.

Rongo Kirkwood Awarded PNZ Lifetime Membership

Rongo Kirkwood, Trust Waikato’s Pouhere Puutea – Strategic Grants Advisor, has been honoured with a Lifetime Membership for Philanthropy New Zealand (PNZ). She gratefully…

News
15 December, 2020
Photograph of Rongo Kirkwood.