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Craigs donates over $10,000 to the TECT Rescue Helicopter

21 May 2022

Craigs donates over $10,000 to the TECT Rescue Helicopter

For the third year running, the team at Craigs Investment Partners have held a month-long fundraiser to raise funds for New Zealand’s regional rescue helicopters.

Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro appointed as Patron of new strategic way of giving in Aotearoa NZ

20 May 2022

Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro appointed as Patron of new strategic way of giving in Aotearoa NZ

The Acorn Foundation are thrilled that Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro has been appointed as Patron for Community Foundations of New Zealand (CFNZ).

Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction Winner Announced

18 May 2022

Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction Winner Announced

Congratulations to Wellington novelist and playwright Whiti Hereaka, who won the $60,000 award last week.

Acorn Foundation launches new research into supporting youth in the Western Bay of Plenty

02 May 2022

Acorn Foundation launches new research into supporting youth in the Western Bay of Plenty

The Western Bay of Plenty Vital Signs® Youth 2022 report is out now for you to read and gain insight into the youth in the WBOP.

Congratulations to the 2021 winners of University of Waikato Scholarships

25 Mar 2022

Congratulations to the 2021 winners of University of Waikato Scholarships

Each scholarship rewards, and provides financial support to, students with a history of outstanding work ethic and community spirit.

Inaugural winner of the FAME Mid-Career Award announced

09 Mar 2022

Inaugural winner of the FAME Mid-Career Award announced

Congratulations to renowned dancer and performer, Rodney Bell (Ngāti Maniapoto)

Acorn Foundation is seeking volunteer committee members

23 Feb 2022

Acorn Foundation is seeking volunteer committee members

The Acorn Foundation is currently seeking two volunteers to join our Distributions Committee.

Tax credits provide extra incentive to give back to the community before 31 March

08 Feb 2022

Tax credits provide extra incentive to give back to the community before 31 March

The Acorn Foundation's new campaign is highlighting the benefits of giving back to the community, including up to a 33.3% tax credit on all gifts made before 31 March.

The 2022 New Zealand Book Awards longlists have been announced!

27 Jan 2022

The 2022 New Zealand Book Awards longlists have been announced!

The awards include the Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction, which offers $60,000 to the winner.

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