A new way to downsize & stay connected in Matua
A new development in Matua is offering downsizers another way to live independently while freeing up equity. Learn about Homes Together, why housing choice matters for our community, and the open day…
Bringing our values to life with Marino Magee
We’ve loved working with local Māori artist Marino Magee to bring Acorn’s values to life. Get to know the stories behind her five icon designs and how they connect with the values that guide our work.
Rod Calver: A Katikati Local Legend
Meet Rod and Maryanne Calver, whose love of adventure and community inspires their giving. Discover how they’re helping support the place they call home through Acorn’s Katikati Local Impact Fund.
A legacy that grows: Lesley and David’s approach to giving
Join Lesley Jensen on her farm as she shares why she and her husband, David, give through the Acorn Foundation, how they trust their donations to meet changing community needs, and the joy of creating…
Celebrating the advisers who help local generosity grow
Acorn Foundation welcomed more than 60 local lawyers and professional advisers to Luxe Cinemas Tauranga for a movie night, thanking them for helping clients explore giving through their wills and…
Nurse Betty’s Story: How Giving Changes Lives
Meet Nurse Betty Owen, a remarkable Acorn Foundation donor whose lifetime of nursing, community service and generosity continues to change lives across Tauranga.
Nominations open for the 2027 Western Bay Community Awards
Nominations are open for the 2027 Western Bay Community Awards. Help us celebrate the volunteers, groups, organisations, events and projects making Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty a better…
Men Backing Men: Introducing the Bay Men’s Fund
The Bay Men’s Fund brings local men together to create greater community impact through collective giving. Powered by Acorn Foundation, members pool their contributions and help support organisations…
Local Generosity Delivers a Record $6.2 Million for the Western Bay
Acorn Foundation will distribute a record $6.2 million in 2026, supporting charitable organisations, community initiatives, scholarships and awards across the Western Bay of Plenty. This milestone…