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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
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
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
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
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
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
Local Tauranga business Oriens Capital has donated $2,500 to the charity, Te Aranui Youth Trust, through the Acorn Foundation.
![A running man with a heart of gold Lloyd Christie [1930-2023]](https://www.acornfoundation.org.nz/application/files/cache/thumbnails/27af8822d6a28fd67170c1caabf1064b.jpg)
A running man with a heart of gold Lloyd Christie [1930-2023]
Treasured local runner and Acorn donor, Lloyd Christie, has left a wonderful legacy behind.
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.