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Acorn Foundation and Tauranga Art Gallery announce a new major award for contemporary art

27 Mar 2024

Acorn Foundation and Tauranga Art Gallery announce a new major award for contemporary art

The prize has been established through the generous bequest of Acorn supporter Jann Medlicott.

The University of Auckland chooses 2023 FAME Trust winner

26 Mar 2024

The University of Auckland chooses 2023 FAME Trust winner

This scholarship means a lot to Mel as an emerging practitioner. It will help Mel with his postgrad journey.

Local Awards evening showcases hardworking community groups and volunteers

25 Mar 2024

Local Awards evening showcases hardworking community groups and volunteers

Over 300 people gathered at Baycourt to acknowledge the 30 finalists and congratulate the eight winners, all of whom are making significant positive impacts in the Tauranga and Western Bay region.

30 Years of the Bob & Joy Owens Scholarship

18 Mar 2024

30 Years of the Bob & Joy Owens Scholarship

The programme has been providing tertiary scholarships in the region since 1993 and a total of 159 high school students have been awarded Bob & Joy Owens Scholarships over the 30 years.

University of Waikato Tauranga campus scholarships celebrated

06 Mar 2024

University of Waikato Tauranga campus scholarships celebrated

Students from the University of Waikato Tauranga campus celebrated their awards with their friends and family.

Game-Changing Donation Propels Katikati Acorn Fund into Action

05 Mar 2024

Game-Changing Donation Propels Katikati Acorn Fund into Action

In a groundbreaking development for Katikati, we are pleased to announce that the Katikati Acorn Fund will begin distributions to the community later this year.

Oriens Capital Supports Local Youth with Back-to-School Costs

19 Feb 2024

Oriens Capital Supports Local Youth with Back-to-School Costs

Local Tauranga business Oriens Capital has donated $2,500 to the charity, Te Aranui Youth Trust, through the Acorn Foundation.

Support your favourite causes before 31 March and get your tax back this year

07 Feb 2024

Support your favourite causes before 31 March and get your tax back this year

There are a variety of ways to give via Acorn, from outright gifts to planned giving strategies.

Praised and popular books nominated for 2024 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

02 Feb 2024

Praised and popular books nominated for 2024 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2024 - Eleanor Catton, author of The Luminaries is among the longlisted authors for Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction.

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