The Kura have been fundraising over the years and have put money aside this year to buy their own waka ama. A recent grant of $10,000 from the Trust House Foundation has helped them reach their $26,000 target which will enable them to purchase both the vessel and also trailer required to transport it.

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Our Stories

Funding boost for Wairarapa Relay for Life 2019

Dec 24, 2018 | Grants, Wairarapa

Organisers of Wairarapa Relay for Life 2019 have been given a big boost ahead of the Christmas break with confirmation of a $16,000 grant from the Trust House Foundation.

No more barking blues at SPCA centre

Dec 20, 2018 | Grants, Wairarapa

If a dog barking in your neighbourhood is driving you crazy, spare a thought for the staff and volunteers at the SPCA centre. And pity all the other animals at the shelter too.

New wheels for Greytown Volunteer Fire Brigade

Dec 13, 2018 | Grants, Wairarapa

Members of the Greytown Volunteer Fire Brigade are showing that not only are they good at providing a trusted emergency service in South Wairarapa, they’re also pretty slick at fundraising.

Sailability Wellington Trust

Dec 5, 2018 | Grants, Porirua

After four years of hard work, Sailability Wellington Trust celebrated the opening of The Duncan Renouf Jetty on Sunday 18th November at Titahi Bay Boating Club. Over three hundred sailors, supporters and sponsors of Sailability Wellington gathered for the event.

The Greytown Community Sport & Leisure Society

Dec 3, 2018 | Grants, Wairarapa

The Greytown Community Sport & Leisure Society was formed in 2003 after a group of keen Greytown residents were concerned enough to form a sport management committee to ensure that key issues affecting the growth and development of sport and leisure clubs were been addressed.