http://www.manawatrust.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.manawatrust.nz en-us Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:26:44 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.manawatrust.nz/blog/post/170891/tect-becomes-manawa-trust/ After more than 30 years of serving the Western Bay of Plenty, TECT Community Trust has today become Manawa Trust, marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of the region’s most significant community trusts.Gifted by Ngāti Hangarau, the name Manawa means heart. It reflects the life force that connects people, place and future, while acknowledging the organisation's origins to Ōmanawa, where its story began.While the name is changing, Manawa Trust’s commitment to the Western Bay of Ple... Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.manawatrust.nz/blog/#post170891 http://www.manawatrust.nz/blog/post/169855/a-place-where-everyone-can-sing-dance-act-and-create/ Glass Ceiling Arts Collective is creating a place where young people with and without disabilities can come together, be themselves, and enjoy the performing arts in an equitable and supportive environment.Through weekly classes in Tauranga, the organisation gives young people the chance to sing, dance, act, create, build friendships and grow in confidence alongside others from their community.Glass Ceiling Arts Collective was founded on a simple idea that children and young people, with and wit... Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:20:34 +1200 http://www.manawatrust.nz/blog/#post169855 http://www.manawatrust.nz/blog/post/169793/confirmed-candidates-for-2026-trustee-election/ Nominations for the 2026 trustee election for the TECT Community Trust, now Manawa Trust closed at 12 noon, Friday 28 August.  The following ten nominations were received for the three vacancies on the Trust:Independent Returning Officer, Warwick Lampp, says that this year there has again been strong interest in the election with ten candidates nominated for the three positions available on the Trust.  This compares to nine in 2024 and 12 in 2022. The confirmed candidates for the 2026 ... Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.manawatrust.nz/blog/#post169793 http://www.manawatrust.nz/blog/post/169794/nominations-now-open-for-2026-trustee-election/ It’s election time again for Manawa Trust, previously TECT, with three of the Trust’s six trustees required to retire by rotation this year.Manawa Trust is a community funder which provides support for local initiatives, facilities and events that bring vibrancy, connectedness, growth and economic benefits to the region.At over $1 billion, the funder’s asset base is among the largest held by any community trust in New Zealand. Approximately 80% of Manawa Trust’s assets are held in a dive... Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.manawatrust.nz/blog/#post169794 http://www.manawatrust.nz/blog/post/169574/restoring-people-and-place-through-outflow-trust/ For most people, a beach or coastline clean-up is about removing rubbish. For Outflow Trust Founder Ash Morgan, it is about restoring the Western Bay of Plenty through people and place, helping local whenua, awa and moana heal while now also creating opportunities for people to build confidence and take their next step towards employment.Based in Tauranga, Outflow Trust was founded after Ash saw the growing impact pollution, erosion and environmental degradation were having on local ecosystems, ... Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.manawatrust.nz/blog/#post169574 http://www.manawatrust.nz/blog/post/169575/local-rangatahi-building-confidence-and-direction/ Every young person carries something special within them. Whether it is confidence or leadership waiting to be noticed, it often just needs the right space to flourish. That is the simple but powerful belief at the heart of local organisation Kia Mau Talent. That all rangatahi throughout the Western Bay of Plenty already hold potential, and some need help to take their next steps.Kia Mau works with rangatahi aged 13-24 through Kaupapa māori workshops, summits, events and tailored multi-session ... Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.manawatrust.nz/blog/#post169575 http://www.manawatrust.nz/blog/post/169578/a-local-lifeline-for-people-living-with-chronic-illness/ For many people living with complex chronic illness, life can shrink in ways others do not see. Work can fall away, study can stop, friendships and relationships can become harder to maintain, and even the most basic parts of daily life can begin to feel out of reach.Based in Tauranga but supporting people right across New Zealand, Complex Chronic Illness Support (CCI Support) helps people hold on to hope when illness has turned everyday life upside down. For many members, that support becomes a... Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.manawatrust.nz/blog/#post169578 http://www.manawatrust.nz/blog/post/169796/casita-seeks-new-home-to-keep-supporting-young-people/ For the past decade, Casita Community Charitable Trust has been creating opportunities, connection and a sense of belonging for young people with disabilities in Tauranga and the Western Bay. Now, as the trust works urgently to secure a new shop space, the need is not just for premises, but for a place where young people can keep building confidence, independence and community connection.Founded by special education teacher Charrissa Taylor, Casita began after she saw too many young people leavi... Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.manawatrust.nz/blog/#post169796 http://www.manawatrust.nz/blog/post/168515/delivering-uninterrupted-hockey-in-the-bay/ Developing a first-class facility and home for hockey in the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga Hockey Association’s recent turf upgrade ensures the sport in our region can continue to grow. The Whanga Turf renewal and lighting project was a partnership between Tauranga Hockey (THA), Manawa Trust, previously TECT Community Trust and Tauranga City Council and was completed in April this year.The turf upgrade included new inline channels, a thicker shock pad and new surface and installation was led by the ... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.manawatrust.nz/blog/#post168515 http://www.manawatrust.nz/blog/post/169800/building-a-more-inclusive-connected-western-bay/ Manawa Trust, previously TECT Community Trust is proud to support Parafed Bay of Plenty through a three‑year funding agreement, backing inclusive sport, recreation and play that strengthens wellbeing, connection and community vibrancy across Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty.This funding provides Parafed Bay of Plenty with long‑term certainty to grow inclusive opportunities for people with disabilities, while also supporting broader change across the region. By challenging perceptions,... Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.manawatrust.nz/blog/#post169800