OUR STRATEGY

A future worth investing in.

We exist to strengthen the heartbeat of the Western Bay of Plenty.

By investing responsibly, partnering meaningfully and supporting community-led initiatives, we help create a region where people, places and nature can thrive together.

Granting Strategy 2022-2032

Annual Distribution Plan 2026-2027

Funding Framework

PURPOSE / VISION / MISSION

Our strategic foundation

One purpose guides everything we do, from how we invest the fund to the partnerships and projects we support.

OUR PURPOSE

Why we exist

To help the Western Bay of Plenty thrive by protecting and growing our community investment fund, enabling opportunity and investing for future generations.

OUR VISION

The future we're creating

A thriving Western Bay of Plenty where people, communities and opportunities flourish for generations.

OUR MISSION

How we'll get there

We protect and grow our community investment fund, enable opportunity, connect people, champion what matters and create lasting impact across the Western Bay of Plenty.

WHERE WE CREATE IMPACT

Investing where communities thrive

Every investment Manawa Trust makes contributes to something bigger. Rather than viewing our priorities in isolation, we invest across interconnected areas that strengthen the wellbeing, resilience and future of the Western Bay of Plenty.

COMMUNITY WELLBEING & VIBRANCY

Strengthening belonging.

Investing in belonging, resilience, learning, arts, culture, recreation and the organisations that strengthen community life.

NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

Protecting what sustains us.

Supporting the restoration of our natural environment while strengthening connection to the land and resilience for future generations.

BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Creating places to connect.

Investing in community spaces, facilities and infrastructure that encourage participation, connection and wellbeing.

PRIORITY COMMUNITIES

Creating greater opportunity.

Supporting community-led solutions that increase access to opportunity for communities experiencing disadvantage.

HOUSING

Supporting safe, healthy homes.

Supporting access to warm, healthy, affordable and culturally appropriate housing, particularly for communities facing the greatest barriers.

HOW WE WORK

Guided by what matters.

Possibility
We believe in the potential of people, communities and ideas.

Together
Lasting impact happens when people work together.

Integrity
We lead with humility, transparency and trust.

Commitment
We focus on meaningful change that strengthens today and shapes tomorrow.

Guardianship
We care for what has been entrusted to us, protecting and growing it for future generations..

LOOKING FORWARD

The future we're helping create.

We imagine a Western Bay where every community has the opportunity to thrive.

Where people feel connected.
Where the natural environment is protected.
Where innovation is encouraged.
Where culture is celebrated.
Where future generations inherit a region stronger than the one we know today.

That's the future we're investing in.