The Kollective - TK

04/10/2026

⏰ DON'T LEAVE IT TO THE LAST MINUTE!! Nominations close this Friday.

Know an inspiring volunteer or group that gets stuck in and gives their time to support their local community? Now’s your chance to help shine a light on them through the Western Bay Community Awards 🫶

It's super easy to do. Just visit: manawatrust.nz/community-awards

Take a moment to help us celebrate the incredible volunteers who give their all to make our community stronger, more connected and thriving 🌟

There's just one week left to recognise the people, groups, projects, organisations and initiatives helping our communities thrive.

From volunteers and youth leaders, to events, environmental projects and collaborations, now is the time to shine a light on the mahi happening across our region.

Nominations close Friday 9 October 2026.

Submit your nomination today at www.manawatrust.nz/community-awards/

01/10/2026

💻 Last week, our Meet the Members introduced three of the awesome Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation IT Team: Glen, Richard and Nick!

From “fixing things” to data and digital systems, we loved hearing about the different roles they play and also getting our IT questions answered.

Huge thanks to Glen, Richard and Nick (and Coral, Jeane and Matt behind the scenes!) for your kōrero and making the world of IT feel a little less mysterious! 🙌

22/09/2026

Happy International Week of the Deaf! 🙌

Awesome to see our TK whānau, Belinda from Deaf Aotearoa, together with Deaf Club Tauranga, celebrating the importance of an inclusive community where everyone belongs.

Help spread the word by sharing NZSL resources with your whānau and friends, or have a go at learning some signs yourself on: www.nzsl.nz 🥰

10/09/2026

Sweet treats and sweet company! Just look at that spread of goodies and sharing spirit at our monthly Collab Morning Tea 🍰

How lovely to celebrate alongside Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation for their birthday bash. What a clever tradition of a big birthday cake once a month to celebrate all the birthdays in their team 🎂

Ngā mihi to everyone who shared kai and spent time to whakawhanautanga with each other. We’ll see you at the next one, TK whānau! 💜

31/08/2026

A soup-erb end to Soup for the Soul 2026! 🍲✨

Our final soup session featured a delicious line-up of pumpkin, spicy lentil, tomato, and potato & leek soups, the perfect way to warm up the TK whānau. Thanks Liz, Cookie, and Katrina 🤤

A huge ngā mihi to all our TK whānau who put their ladles forward, and their time and aroha into making these creations. That’s manaakitanga at its finest 🫶

Until next time… what delicious flavours will fill our bowls in 2027? 🤔

26/08/2026

A few tiny changes… a more impactful photo 📸

Our latest Lunch & Learn was a reminder that taking a great photo doesn’t always mean having expensive gear.

TK’s own social media gal, Katrina, walked us through some simple composition techniques and a few good reminders to think about before we click: how we frame the shot, what we’re lining up, and what we’re actually trying to capture.

A big mihi to Katrina for sharing her tips with our TK whānau. Here’s to seeing things through a new (and clean!) lens 😂🫶