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University of Waikato Tauranga campus scholarships awarded
Four adult learners have won Acorn Foundation scholarships, five students were granted TECT First-in-Family awards, and ten students were awarded TECT Returning Student scholarships.

Ockham New Zealand Book Awards Shortlist Showcases a Wide Variety of Excellent Work
The shortlist offers entertaining and enriching reading experiences that traverse Aotearoa’s cultural and physical landscapes, revealing relationships and deepening our understanding of the world.

Give back to the community before 31 March and get tax back this year
You can receive up to a 33.3% tax credit on all gifts made before 31 March.

Acorn’s first 20 years... it’s just the beginning
In 2023, Acorn celebrates another milestone – our 20th birthday!

Ockham New Zealand Book Awards Longlist Announced!
There were 191 award entries this year – more than ever before.

Acorn's Vital Impact Fund gets another boost thanks to TECT beneficiaries
The Acorn Foundation would like to say a huge thank you to the TECT beneficiaries who generously gifted their December rebate to the WBOP community via the Acorn Foundation.

Meet the Rangatahi championing rainbow and Pasifika rights
We are delighted to share the two winners of the 2022 Gary Ware Legacy Award.
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