News and Features
Stories that inspire
Read news releases and feature stories from our newsletter. We hope they inspire you and demonstrate the dynamic potential of the not-for-profit sector.
June 2013
Project to cut power consumption by 80%
A Bay of Islands charity’s project to generate its own solar electricity is expected to save it up to 80% on energy consumption.
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April 2013
Aquatic plan wins award
The Greater Auckland Aquatic Action Plan (GAAAP) took the Community Collaboration award at the annual Sport NZ Sport and Recreation Awards ceremony, held in Wellington this week (Monday, 15 April).
PM officially opens building
Prime Minister John Key officially opened ASB Community Trust’s offices at 50 Ponsonby Road, Auckland on 5 April 2013.
Allendale opening - Chair's speech
Speech by ASB Community Trust Chair Ken Whitney for the official opening of Allendale House.
Allendale opening - CEO's speech
Speech by ASB Community Trust CEO Jennifer Gill for the official opening of Allendale House.
March 2013
International writers inspire young readers
Thousands of Auckland schoolchildren will be able to enjoy the annual schools’ programme when the Auckland Writers’ and Readers’ Festival kicks off in May.
National resource created for young yachties
A facilities upgrade at North Shore’s Wakatere Boating Club has created a national resource for young Kiwi yachties.
Apprentice training success
Another nineteen students have graduated from the Trades At School programme, run by the C-Me Mentoring Foundation Trust.
Killing the forest killers
On a recent visit to Whangarei’s Pukenui Forest, a group of schoolchildren learned some hard lessons about conservation – that the killers in the forest have to be killed.
Renovations win praise
The Trust has moved back to its historic home in Auckland’s Allendale House. Staff returned to the house at 50 Ponsonby Road after the Christmas break, following extensive renovations at the property during a two-year project that included building a modern office annex next door.
Effective funding for our community
Find out about funding areas and our funding priorities for 2013.
New managers appointed
A High Engagement Manager and a Corporate Services Manaager have been appointed at the Trust.
Youth funding research shared
A new publication focused on the impact of the Trust’s Youth Health & Development (YHD) Fund is now available on our website.
Smartphone app a top download
The smartphone app launched last year to showcase New Zealand’s unique wildlife has topped the 20,000 download mark.
December 2012
Report assesses youth health funding impact
The second report from the ASB Community Trust’s Youth Health and Development Fund is now available to download. It describes the impact of the YHD Fund on capacity development during the fund’s first two years.
November 2012
- Fundview access resumes for Aucklanders
- Nine schools on cloud nine
- New application forms coming
- Trust to move back home
- New Trustee named
- Surf's up for students
- 50 golden years of Shakespeare
- Te Araroa - trailblazers
- Lives transformed by learning
- Maori boys in high performance zone
- Responding to youth needs
- Brilliant art on show
- Stunning results from e-learning
September 2012
- New closing dates
- Strategic plan 2013
- New Trustees appointed
- Healthy homes in Northland
- Inspiration for indigenous leadership
- Coach the coaches
- Charitable giving doubles
- Tuatara released
- Sea Scouts return
- International attention on philanthropy
- Social enterprise gaining influence
- Allendale House features in the NZ Historic Places magazine - The future's looking green
August 2012
- Healthy Homes Tai Tokerau
- Auckland Theatre Company
- Writers and Readers Festival
- Gladstone Tennis Club
- Man Alive
- Body Positive
- Dayspring Trust
- Helensville Women and Family Centre
- Bream Head Conservation Trust
- ReGeneration Trust works for conservation
- Justice Action Group
- National Maritime Museum
- ShaktiCommunity Council
- Mary Mac Killop Education Centre
- Te Aroha Otangaroa Marae
- Oturu Marae development
- Northern Football Federation
- Mangere Hawkes Netball club
- Regional Sports Trust alliance
- Community Housing Providers' Network
- He Korowai Trust
- Youth Health grants
- New Trustees appointed
- Funding policies to be announced
July 2012
May 2012
- Funding news and priorities
- Auckland theatre project funded
- Chair re-elected
- Education funding announced
March 2012
- Leadership programme strengthens netball
- Trust's innovation captures attention
- Kiwi release at Motuora
- Hearing impaired break down barriers
- Participation at Auckland Theate Company
- Trust staff gain Pacific skills
- ACPAT legacy grants announced
- Computer Clubhouse for West Auckland
- Kaitaia celebrates iconic facilities