Find the latest news and updates from the Acorn Foundation here:
Te Puke advocates who want to see the town thrive
We are sure that the names Michael and Ann Jones will be familiar to the people of Te Puke, as you may have seen and heard Michael as the town’s crier over the last 30 years.
Super Support
There have been a growing number of stories about superannuants experiencing hunger. Some are even going days without a nutritious meal due to financial stress brought about by rising living costs.
We're Hiring!
A exciting new role has been created with the Western Bay of Plenty’s local community foundation to allow the work you do to provide impact for generations to come!
2024 Jann Medlicott Acorn Fiction Prize
Internationally acclaimed writer Emily Perkins MNZM has won the $65,000 Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction for her novel Lioness at the 2024 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.
The University of Waikato selects the 2023 FAME Trust winner
Congratulations Taylor Wallbank on winning the FAME 2023 Emerging Practitioner Award!
Acorn Foundation and Tauranga Art Gallery announce a new major award for contemporary art
The prize has been established through the generous bequest of Acorn supporter Jann Medlicott.
The University of Auckland chooses 2023 FAME Trust winner
This scholarship means a lot to Mel as an emerging practitioner. It will help Mel with his postgrad journey.
Local Awards evening showcases hardworking community groups and volunteers
Over 300 people gathered at Baycourt to acknowledge the 30 finalists and congratulate the eight winners, all of whom are making significant positive impacts in the Tauranga and Western Bay region.
30 Years of the Bob & Joy Owens Scholarship
The programme has been providing tertiary scholarships in the region since 1993 and a total of 159 high school students have been awarded Bob & Joy Owens Scholarships over the 30 years.