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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.

Unprecedented community response to COVID-19

Nearly $2 million in funding has gone from the Waikato Community Funders Group to community organisations who are meeting the needs of vulnerable people…

Impact Stories
27 May, 2020
Volunteers packing food parcels in Taumarunui.

Millions more in funding for COVID-19 response

Millions more in funding has been announced by the Waikato Community Funders Group to support non-profit organisations working on the frontline to help vulnerable…

News
27 March, 2020
Elderly lady walking down hospital hallway using a walker getting help from another woman.

Waikato Community Funders Group collaborate on COVID-19 response

Community funders in the Waikato region have combined efforts to directly support non-profit organisations who are well-placed to support the wellbeing of the most…

News
23 March, 2020
Hands being washed with soap suds.

Plans for New National Wetland Discovery Centre

The National Wetland Trust is working to increase knowledge, appreciation and understanding of the value of wetlands, which support a greater diversity of native…

Impact Stories
3 December, 2019
Volunteering kids smiling.

Government Support for Waikato Regional Theatre

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today announced Government support for the Waikato Regional Theatre. The Provincial Growth Fund has granted $12 million towards the $74…

News
31 October, 2019
Trust Waikato team standing alongside Jacinda Ardern.

Minogue Park netball courts set for resurfacing

Hamilton’s home of netball is set for a major court upgrade. Minogue Park, in Forest Lake, is the home to the Hamilton City Netball…

Impact Stories
11 October, 2019
Fraser Tech Premier Reserve team celebrating their win of the 2017 netball tournament.

Living punga to become green wall at primary school

A living retaining wall made of 100 punga logs is the next step in Hamilton East Primary School’s nature trail rejuvenation. The logs will…

Impact Stories
10 October, 2019
Parent representative Megan Lyon (left) and teacher Olive Jones on the Hamilton East Primary School nature trail. Photo / Jennie-Louise Kendrick Hamilton News By: Jennie-Louise Kendrick, Wintec journalism student.

Trust Waikato recognised by United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment

The United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), the world’s leading proponent of responsible investment, has recognised Trust Waikato in an international leaders’ group…

Investment
25 September, 2019
Landscape of trees and river from above.

$1 million boost for Te Ara Wai

Fundraising for Te Ara Wai is well underway with Trust Waikato announcing that it will inject $1 million into Waipa’s new museum and discovery…

Impact Stories
17 September, 2019
Trust Waikato staff visit Waipa District Council to learn more about the Te Ara Wai project.