Powerco Community Fund
Funding applications are now closed for the Powerco Community Fund.
All successful applicants have now been contacted. Keep an eye out for the next funding round later in 2024.
We're proud to be part of the communities we serve, and we’re committed to supporting projects and initiatives across our network that are meaningful to our customers and make a positive difference to their lives.
That’s why our fund provides support of up to $5,000 for one-off projects that are focused on connecting communities.
Read below about some of the projects that we supported with the 2023 Powerco Community Fund.
Tangata Marae - skills sharing workshops
“The funding had a positive impact on our whānau, hapū and iwi by contributing to our wānanga. The wānanga allowed for sharing of skills, such as karanga and whaikorero, and transmission of cultural knowledge and tikanga while bringing our community together, fostering a sense of belonging and unity.”
Manchester House Social Services
“I have been regularly attending the low impact classes at the Feilding Senior Hub for many years now. I absolutely love the camaraderie and being a part of something. The new bikes are far better on my knees and hips and I am finding the strength in my lower legs is finally increasing. The circulation boosters are also fantastic to keep the blood flow in my legs and I have gained feeling back in my feet.”
Te Aroha – Day at the Domain
A Day at the Domain is a fun and affordable family day out in the beautiful Te Aroha Hot Springs Domain. With free entry and entertainment throughout the day, local crafters and artisans, coffee, food trucks, there is something to delight the young and old and everyone in between.
Sustainable Backyards events – Western Bay of Plenty
Sustainable Backyards is a series of events that were delivered during the month of March across the Bay of Plenty, with events ranging from beach clean-ups, movie nights and workshops.