New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT)

18/06/2026

Keeping people active, connected, and smiling in Rotorua 💙

A $7,978 NZCT grant is helping Te Aratu Trust deliver gym sessions, swimming, badminton and more — supporting up to 80 people each year to stay active and be part of something special 🙌

Participant Mariah says, “I lost weight, the bike machine at Blaze Gym is easy, makes me feel good. I enjoy the offsite activities; it helps with my confidence.”

This funding backs a fantastic kaupapa while also supporting the local economy as the grant is spent locally. NZCT can fund this community good thanks to our fundraising partnerships with Kaspers Sports Bar and Mo’s Bar.

16/06/2026

🏏 Cricket is back in the Teviot Valley!

After more than 20 years, organised cricket is returning to the Teviot Valley—thanks to a $4,000 NZCT grant helping the Teviot Valley Cricket Club get kitted out and ready for the new season.

Young local cricketer Regan Hill says, “I never really thought there would be a chance to play cricket for the Teviot Valley as an adult, so it is pretty special to see the club come back. Being able to play locally alongside my dad and brother makes it even better. Support towards uniforms and equipment also helps make the club more accessible for younger players and gives people growing up in the valley the chance to represent their own community again.”

NZCT can fund this community good thanks to the fundraising partnerships we share with the Grand Tavern via their responsible gaming lounge.

14/06/2026

New kit, fresh season vibes in Motueka 🏏

A $12,254 NZCT grant is helping Motueka Cricket Club gear up with new junior kits and upgraded equipment.

Junior player Riley Pascoe says, "The new junior kits are going to be so cool, and I can wear it into town."

This is another example of how our responsible gambling fundraising partnership with Hotel Motueka is delivering fantastic community outcomes in Motueka.

11/06/2026

Manawatu-Orion MCC - revved up and ready to race 🏁

A $7,000 NZCT grant is helping the club install new start gates - lifting safety, fairness, and consistency for riders right across the field 🙌

MOMCC Life Member Neil Ritchie says, “Having the new start gates will make sure as a club we remain the pinnacle club nationwide. Being the club that hosts the biggest motocross event in the southern hemisphere annually, it will make sure we are providing the most innovative and state of the art technology for New Zealand motocross. Being that Manawatu Orion was the first club in the country to provide start gates at events it is great to be able to keep leading the way as a club.”

NZCT can fund this community good thanks to the fundraising partnerships we share with local hospitality venues via their responsible gaming lounges.

11/06/2026

A huge thank you to NZCT for increasing their support of IPC 2026.

Their contribution helped our regions get their teams to the tournament, creating opportunities for more athletes to take part and represent their communities on the national stage.

Ngā mihi, NZCT, for backing volleyball across Aotearoa. 🏐

09/06/2026

Big boost on the field for Feilding Old Boys Ōroua Rugby & Netball Club 🙌

A $9,260 NZCT grant has helped bring in a new scrum machine - making training safer, sharper, and a whole lot more game-ready for the forwards 💥

Senior player Johnny Shannon says, “The new scrum machine has helped me improve my body position and scrummaging technique heaps. It has made training feel more game like and has really lifted my confidence as a prop.”

NZCT can fund this community good thanks to the fundraising partnerships we share with the Feilding Hotel , Empire Hotel and The Farmers Son via their host responsible gaming lounges.

04/06/2026

Great to see South Brighton Tennis Club creating opportunities for their players and community 🎾👏 And a great shout-out to Gav’s Endeavour Bar & Eatery for their support too!

NZCT grants are made possible through fundraising partnerships with hospitality venues and their responsible gaming rooms - if you’re one of our grant recipients, be sure to pop in and say thanks to your local NZCT venue.

SBTC Coach Reuben McNabb and long time club member Stewart Smith enjoying a Friday pint with Phil Cowan at Gav’s Endeavour Bar & Eatery, North Beach. 🍻

The Endeavour, as well as New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT), have generously supported our winter tennis programmes.

We sincerely appreciate their assistance and generosity.
This support helps us continue providing opportunities for our players and community to enjoy and grow the game of tennis.

Thank you for backing SBTC! 🎾

03/06/2026

🛼 🛼 Fast‑paced skating, powerful moves, big community vibes.

We’re proud to help Taupo Roller Derby League keep rolling with a $5,000 grant for venue hire.

Participant Kat Turkilsen, aka WildKat, says, “I’m an introverted person and work from home full-time. The Taupo Roller Derby League helps me to be social, get active and be part of the local community. It can be hard to make friends as an adult and with TRDL I feel like I’ve found my tribe.”

NZCT can support this community good thanks to the fundraising partnership we share with The Lucky Lizard via their host responsible gaming lounge.

03/06/2026

In our most recent funding round we awarded $2,887,835 in grants to 176 recipients for a wide range of community services, including sports, rescue services, youth development, the Arts and cultural activities - congratulations to all our recipients!

These grants are made possible through fundraising partnerships with hospitality venues and their responsible gaming rooms. Please show your appreciation by acknowledging your local NZCT venue.

Keen to apply for the next round? Click the link below!

Grants Is this your first time applying for an NZCT grant? If so, read below before starting on our Fluxx grant application portal. Who can apply Applicants should be incorporated entities and eligible for a New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) in their own right, e.g. registered under the Charitable....