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ASB Bank Supports our Community this Christmas

20 Dec 2023

ASB Bank Supports our Community this Christmas

Local ASB Tauranga and Mount Teams have donated $10,000 to three local charities to support our community this Christmas, via the Acorn Foundation.

Seven students have been awarded the prestigious Owens Scholarship for 2023

18 Dec 2023

Seven students have been awarded the prestigious Owens Scholarship for 2023

The highly competitive Boy & Joy Owens Scholarships have been awarded for 2023 to seven college and high school students across the Western Bay of Plenty.

Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School is delighted to announce the recipient of the 2023 FAME Trust Emerging Practitioner Award

08 Dec 2023

Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School is delighted to announce the recipient of the 2023 FAME Trust Emerging Practitioner Award

Congratulations to Justice Kololo!

Acorn Foundation and Craigs Unite for Fifth Consecutive Year to support Western Bay of Plenty Charities

06 Dec 2023

Acorn Foundation and Craigs Unite for Fifth Consecutive Year to support Western Bay of Plenty Charities

Acorn CEO Lori Luke says, “Acorn is proud to continue our philanthropic partnership with Craigs...

Newly appointed Acorn Foundation Chair

05 Dec 2023

Newly appointed Acorn Foundation Chair

We are absolutely thrilled to announce our fifth Acorn Foundation Chair

Ara Institute of Canterbury chooses the 2023 FAME Trust winner

29 Nov 2023

Ara Institute of Canterbury chooses the 2023 FAME Trust winner

Musical theatre student Charlotte Howe has been chosen as this year's 2023 Emerging Practitioner Award recipient from Ara Institute of Canterbury.

Local Angels donate more than $50,000 to charity

24 Nov 2023

Local Angels donate more than $50,000 to charity

The Sally’s Angels Giving Circle has donated more than $50,000 to 12 charitable groups across the Western Bay of Plenty, via the Acorn Foundation.

Vital Update 2023 survey data is available for all to use

23 Nov 2023

Vital Update 2023 survey data is available for all to use

The research project ‘Vital Update – Tauranga 2023’ findings are now available. Thank you to all who participated in the survey and shared their voice.

2024 Western Bay Community Award Finalists Announced

20 Nov 2023

2024 Western Bay Community Award Finalists Announced

The annual Western Bay Community Awards which recognises the dedicated contribution of voluntary and not-for-profit groups and individuals, have announced the finalists for the 2024 awards.

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