BirdWatch & Biowool: Cashmore Scholar Turns Kiwi Ideas into Impact
Massey design student Toby McGuffie turns strong wool into reusable panels and creates BirdWatch to track native birds, both made possible by a Cashmore Family Scholarship.
Curiosity Abroad: Lessons from Acorns Trip to Canada
In May 2025, Acorn Foundation’s team travelled 12,000 km to meet three of Canada’s leading community foundations and attend the Community Foundations of Canada conference in Halifax. Their…
Western Bay Students Shine at the 2025 Dale Carnegie Youth Graduation
Twenty-two Western Bay Year 13 students crossed the stage at Tauranga’s Masonic Conference Centre after three intensive days of Dale Carnegie training, emerging with fresh confidence, sharper people…
From Tiny Seed to Mighty Forest: 22 Years of Acorn Foundation Milestones
Explore 22 years of Acorn Foundation milestones and discover how $20 million in grants is reshaping the Western Bay of Plenty.
Celebrating Our 2025 Outward Bound Scholarship Recipients
Discover how Acorn Foundation helped 12 young people gain Outward Bound scholarships—pushing boundaries, building confidence and community.
Acorn Foundation Scholars Shine at the University of Waikato
Acorn Foundation has honoured four exceptional students with its 2025 University of Waikato scholarships, supporting first-in-family, adult-learner and marine-science study paths.
WBOP Women's Fund Anniversary Long Lunch: A Celebration of Community Impact
Celebrating a year of giving: the WBOP Women’s Fund Anniversary Long Lunch honoured grants to Mums4Mums, Tauranga Women’s Refuge and Tauranga Living Without Violence, while announcing “personal…
TK & Friends Giving Circle Awards First Grants
Collective giving in action: the TK & Friends Giving Circle has granted $6,000 to UOKBRO, Army of Aunties and Grief Support Services, strengthening community wellbeing across the Western Bay of…
Founders' Vision Becomes Reality: First Friends of Bethlehem College Scholarship Awarded
A $50k endowment has enabled the inaugural Friends of Bethlehem College Scholarship, recognising Head Girl Kristin Rippey for outstanding Christian service and leadership.