The Community Budgeting Trust [Wairarapa] was started in 2003 by four people to give the people of the Wairarapa choices in whom they used for support with their finances.

Tora Bombora is a community art and music festival that showcases young talent throughout Aotearoa and brings people together to the Tora coastline to celebrate emerging musicians, artists and to support a growing trend of events that encourage community engagement, celebration and environmental harmony.