Manawa Trust

Manawa Trust The heartbeat behind a thriving Western Bay of Plenty. Supporting people, places, and possibilities for generations to come. Manawa Trust is a community trust.

For more than 30 years we've been quietly investing in the people, places and opportunities helping the Western Bay of Plenty thrive. Today we're building on that legacy by protecting and growing our community investment fund which is over $1 billion and enables us to provide opportunity and invest for current and future generations through our community grants.

LAST CHANCE!!Today is your final opportunity to submit a nomination for the 2027 Western Bay Community Awards.Do you kno...
08/10/2026

LAST CHANCE!!

Today is your final opportunity to submit a nomination for the 2027 Western Bay Community Awards.

Do you know a volunteer, organisation, community event, initiative, project or collaboration making a positive difference in Tauranga and the Western Bay?

Make sure they're recognised.
Nominations close today.
Nominate now at www.manawatrust.nz/community-awards/

Volunteers allow a significant amount of positive impact to happen in our community. Nominate your favourite volunteer, ...
07/10/2026

Volunteers allow a significant amount of positive impact to happen in our community.

Nominate your favourite volunteer, the ones who are dedicated, generous and consistently going above and beyond.

We want to see their names put forward for the 2027 Western Bay Community Awards Volunteer of the Year category.

Nominate at www.manawatrust.nz/community-awards/ by Friday 9 October (tomorrow)

Nominate the organisation or initiative that gives everyone a place to belong, participate and thrive! The Diversity and...
07/10/2026

Nominate the organisation or initiative that gives everyone a place to belong, participate and thrive!

The Diversity and Inclusion Award for 2027 Western Bay Community Awards is looking for the locals breaking barriers and helping build a more inclusive and equitable community.

Nominate today at www.manawatrust.nz/community-awards/

What keeps your community together? Nominations are open for the Heart of the Community Award as part of the 2027 Wester...
06/10/2026

What keeps your community together?

Nominations are open for the Heart of the Community Award as part of the 2027 Western Bay Community Awards.

This one is for those who make an extraordinary difference to the lives of others. Have an organisation, initiative or project in mind?

Nominate them at www.manawatrust.nz/community-awards/

We bring people, organisations and opportunities together. September's funding round saw almost $400,000 granted to 12 o...
05/10/2026

We bring people, organisations and opportunities together.

September's funding round saw almost $400,000 granted to 12 organisations throughout our community.

Autism New Zealand
CEDAR HUB
Cystic Fibrosis NZ
Graeme Di**le Foundation
Katikati Community Patrol
Merivale Community Centre
Mount Maunganui Community Patrol
Parkinson's New Zealand
Surfing for Farmers
The Daily
PINC & STEEL
Tennis NZ

Behind every project we support is something bigger. A community strengthened. An idea given the chance to grow. An oppo...
05/10/2026

Behind every project we support is something bigger.

A community strengthened.
An idea given the chance to grow.
An opportunity created.
A future made possible.

That's why Manawa Trust invests in the people, places and projects helping the Western Bay of Plenty thrive.

And that hasn't changed.

Discover what we support at manawatrust.nz

Voting is easy with this Trustee election being fully online! Voting packs will be delivered to all enrolled voters with...
04/10/2026

Voting is easy with this Trustee election being fully online!

Voting packs will be delivered to all enrolled voters with instructions and login details to have your say.

You don’t even have to leave the house and it takes just minutes to vote.

If voting online is unavailable to you, or you’ve lost/damaged your voting pack, Special Voting is available to have your say and complete your vote.

For more election info head to https://www.tect.org.nz/trustee-election-2026/

Know an inspiring young person who puts their hand up to support their local community? Nominate them for Young Person o...
04/10/2026

Know an inspiring young person who puts their hand up to support their local community?

Nominate them for Young Person of the Year in the 2027 Western Bay Community Awards.

Nominations close Friday 9 October 2026.
Nominate at www.manawatrust.nz/community-awards/

Protecting today. Shaping tomorrow. Nominate the local organisations, projects and initiatives protecting and improving ...
04/10/2026

Protecting today. Shaping tomorrow.

Nominate the local organisations, projects and initiatives protecting and improving our local environment and species for the Sustainable Future Award at the 2027 Western Bay Community Awards.

Nominate at: www.manawatrust.nz/community-awards/
Nominate by: Friday 9 October 2026

Our first issue of 'The Pulse' is hitting inboxes now. Read the latest updates from Manawa Trust at https://tinyurl.com/...
01/10/2026

Our first issue of 'The Pulse' is hitting inboxes now.

Read the latest updates from Manawa Trust at https://tinyurl.com/3uh5cc7d

Address

145 17th Avenue
Tauranga
3112

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

07 578 5094

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