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…
Helping Men Build Healthier, More Connected Lives
Good Man Wellness is creating safe, practical spaces where Tauranga men can connect, talk openly and access support before challenges reach crisis point. Discover how community-led funding is helping…
A Tauranga Family’s Legacy for Local Youth
Discover how the Joshua Tingey Memorial Fund is honouring a much-loved Tauranga local by supporting Youth Encounter and empowering young people across the Western Bay of Plenty, creating a legacy that…
Celebrating our 2026 Outward Bound scholarship recipients
Fourteen students from across the Western Bay of Plenty and Whakatāne have completed a life-changing three-week Outward Bound course, supported by scholarships funded by generous Acorn donors and…
More Than the Sum: The Story of Collective Giving
Collective giving allows everyday people to combine their generosity and make a greater impact together. Discover how Acorn Foundation’s four giving circles are supporting charities and community…
Scholarships Supporting the Next Generation at Waikato University
Students, donors, whānau and supporters gathered at the University of Waikato’s Tauranga campus to celebrate the latest recipients of scholarships administered through Acorn Foundation. The evening…