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WELCOME TO MANAWA TRUST

The heartbeat behind a thriving Western Bay of Plenty.

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, enabling opportunity and investing for future generations.

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MERCURY BAYPARK ARENA EXTENSION PROJECT

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2026/2027

Funding available this year

COMMUNITY AWARDS

Celebrating community heroes

TRUSTEE ELECTIONS

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OUR FUNDS

Where our funding goes

Through five dedicated funds, we invest in the people and projects helping communities across the Western Bay of Plenty thrive.

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01

Community
Development

Supporting organisations, programmes and initiatives that strengthen everyday community life.

AVAILABLE FUNDING
2026 - 2027

$8.1m

02

Community
Facilities

Investing in community spaces and facilities that benefit current and future generations.

AVAILABLE FUNDING
2026 - 2027

$6.2m

03

Community
Events

Supporting events that bring communities together and create social, cultural and economic value.

AVAILABLE FUNDING
2026 - 2027

$2.1m

04

Catalyst
for Change

Backing innovative ideas and long-term initiatives that create transformational change

AVAILABLE FUNDING
2026 - 2027

$6.8m

05

Facilities of Regional Significance

Partnering on major regional projects that create lasting impact and benefit generations to come

AVAILABLE FUNDING
2026 - 2027

$18.6m

Compare all five funds

OUR IMPACT

The stories behind the funding

Meet the people and projects creating positive change across the Western Bay of Plenty, and discover the stories behind their impact.

STORY OF THE MONTH

Delivering uninterrupted hockey.

The Whanga Turf renewal has changed what Tauranga Hockey can offer, from junior grades on a Saturday morning to a representative competition

TECT becomes Manawa Trust

September 25th 2026After more than 30 years of serving the Western Bay of Plenty, TECT Community Trust has today become Manawa Trust, marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of the region’s most significantRead more

A place where everyone can sing, dance, act and create

September 9th 2026Glass Ceiling Arts Collective is creating a place where young people with and without disabilities can come together, be themselves, and enjoy the performing arts in an equitable and supportiveRead more

Confirmed Candidates for 2026 Trustee Election

August 28th 2026Nominations for the 2026 trustee election for the TECT Community Trust, now Manawa Trust closed at 12 noon, Friday 28 August. The following ten nominations were received for the three vacancies onRead more

Nominations now open for 2026 Trustee Election

July 31st 2026It’s election time again for Manawa Trust, previously TECT, with three of the Trust’s six trustees required to retire by rotation this year. Manawa Trust is a community funder which provides suppRead more

Restoring people and place through Outflow Trust

July 27th 2026For most people, a beach or coastline clean-up is about removing rubbish. For Outflow Trust Founder Ash Morgan, it is about restoring the Western Bay of Plenty through people and place, helping localRead more

Local rangatahi building confidence and direction

July 6th 2026Every young person carries something special within them. Whether it is confidence or leadership waiting to be noticed, it often just needs the right space to flourish. That is the simple butRead more

A local lifeline for people living with chronic illness

July 2nd 2026For many people living with complex chronic illness, life can shrink in ways others do not see. Work can fall away, study can stop, friendships and relationships can become harder to maintain, and evRead more

Casita seeks new home to keep supporting young people

June 24th 2026For the past decade, Casita Community Charitable Trust has been creating opportunities, connection and a sense of belonging for young people with disabilities in Tauranga and the Western Bay. Now, asRead more

Delivering uninterrupted hockey in the Bay

June 18th 2026Developing a first-class facility and home for hockey in the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga Hockey Association’s recent turf upgrade ensures the sport in our region can continue to grow. The Whanga TurfRead more

Building a more inclusive, connected Western Bay

May 27th 2026Manawa Trust, previously TECT Community Trust is proud to support Parafed Bay of Plenty through a three‑year funding agreement, backing inclusive sport, recreation and play that strengthensRead more

Manawa Trust’s long-term support strengthens conservation across the Western Bay

April 30th 2026Manawa Trust, previously TECT Community Trust is highlighting the impact of its ongoing support for conservation across the Western Bay of Plenty this Conservation Week, recognising the people andRead more

Funding helps youth in sport

April 23rd 2026From hockey turfs and swimming pools to open‑water training and bike paths, youth sport helps young people across Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty stay active, make friends and grow inRead more

Investments and Funding

Year ending 31 March 2026

Investments

Funding

$1.07b

Value of our investment portfolio

16.4%

Return on overall portfolio

344

Grants made across our five funds

$26.3m

Granted

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The Kollective
DX Box HP40007
Tauranga 3112

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The Kollective
145, 17th Avenue,
Tauranga

CONTACT

Phone us
07 578 5094

Email us
info@manawatrust.nz