BayTrust

06/10/2026

Could you help save a life? ❤️

This Shocktober, Hato Hone St John is aiming to teach 17,000 people the 3 Steps for Life: call 111, start CPR, and use a defibrillator (AED).

72% of cardiac arrests happen at home, so the person you help is most likely to be someone you love.

The one-hour sessions are free, thanks to MAS, so it's easy to bring your friends, workmates or whānau along. You can find a session near you or book one for your own group.

More details of locations and times found here 👉 https://3stepsforlife.stjohn.org.nz/locations

05/10/2026

A great event creates memories.
A great community event creates connection.

Nominate your favourite community event for the Community Event category in the Western Bay Community Awards 2027.

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

05/10/2026

Some of the biggest impacts happen when organisations work together.

Nominate the local collaboration that deserves to be recognised for their impact in the community!

Nominate for Best Collaboration Award in 2027 Western Bay Community Awards.
Nominate at www.manawatrust.nz/community-awards/ by Friday 9 October

01/10/2026

Wonderful news from Tapuika Iwi Authority! 🐦

After years of absence, three kōkako have been confirmed in Te Matai forest, within Te Wao Nui o Tapuika, a testament to the long-term restoration mahi led by Tapuika, working with Manaaki Kaimai Mamaku Trust and others. A real tohu of the care going into this ngahere. Ka rawe, Tapuika!

Read their story here 👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19kyitrJWJ/

30/09/2026

🏆 Last week to nominate for the Western Bay Community Awards!

Know a group, volunteer or young person making a difference in Tauranga and the Western Bay? Help us celebrate their mahi! Anyone can nominate, and self-nominations are welcome.

📅 Closes Friday 9 October
👉 https://www.manawatrust.nz/community-awards/

Share this post and tag someone who deserves the recognition! 👇

Celebrating the people and organisations making a difference across Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty. Recognising the mahi, commitment and contribution of those helping our communities thrive.

27/09/2026

⏳ Only days left to apply! 🌿

Whakatāne District Council's community grants close this weekend. Whether it's arts, sport, events or a local programme, there could be funding for your project.

👉 https://www.whakatane.govt.nz/community-grants

22/09/2026

Applications are now open for the Community Decarbonisation Fund, with up to $3 million available to support emissions-reducing projects across Aotearoa.

Community organisations can use funding like this to invest in initiatives such as EVs, solar, and electrification, reducing emissions, cutting energy costs, and freeing up more resources for their communities.

Know a group that could benefit? Please share!
Learn more and apply: https://www.meridianenergy.co.nz/

21/09/2026

The TCC Resource Wise Fund opens Monday 28 September and closes Monday 26 October.

It supports projects that reduce waste and grow the circular economy - grants of $2,000–$25,000 from a $100,000 pool.

Priority areas include:
✅ Preventing waste before it happens
✅ Reuse, repair & circular solutions
✅ Tackling hard-to-recycle materials, construction waste & textiles
✅ Community-led action & behaviour change

👉 Full details & apply: Resource Wise Fund https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/services/rubbish-and-recycling/reducing-our-waste/get-involved-in-reducing-our-citys-waste/resource-wise-fund

21/09/2026

BayTrust 38th Annual Public Meeting.

📅 Thursday 22 October, 2:00pm
📍 Tōtara Room/Chambers, Whakatāne District Council, 14 Commerce Street, Whakatāne

Join us as we look back on the year and share what's ahead. Refreshments to follow. For catering purposes, please email [email protected] or phone 0800 654 546.

20/09/2026

🏆 Nominations are open for the 2027 Western Bay Community Awards!

Know a local group, volunteer, or young person doing amazing things for our community? Put them forward, it's free and easy to enter.

📅 Closes Friday 9 October 2026
👉 Nominate here: https://www.tect.org.nz/community-awards-2027/

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