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Acorn Foundation and Craigs Unite for Fifth Consecutive Year to support Western Bay of Plenty Charities

06 Dec 2023

Acorn Foundation and Craigs Unite for Fifth Consecutive Year to support Western Bay of Plenty Charities

Acorn CEO Lori Luke says, “Acorn is proud to continue our philanthropic partnership with Craigs...

Newly appointed Acorn Foundation Chair

05 Dec 2023

Newly appointed Acorn Foundation Chair

We are absolutely thrilled to announce our fifth Acorn Foundation Chair

Ara Institute of Canterbury chooses the 2023 FAME Trust winner

29 Nov 2023

Ara Institute of Canterbury chooses the 2023 FAME Trust winner

Musical theatre student Charlotte Howe has been chosen as this year's 2023 Emerging Practitioner Award recipient from Ara Institute of Canterbury.

Local Angels donate more than $50,000 to charity

24 Nov 2023

Local Angels donate more than $50,000 to charity

The Sally’s Angels Giving Circle has donated more than $50,000 to 12 charitable groups across the Western Bay of Plenty, via the Acorn Foundation.

Vital Update 2023 survey data is available for all to use

23 Nov 2023

Vital Update 2023 survey data is available for all to use

The research project ‘Vital Update – Tauranga 2023’ findings are now available. Thank you to all who participated in the survey and shared their voice.

2024 Western Bay Community Award Finalists Announced

20 Nov 2023

2024 Western Bay Community Award Finalists Announced

The annual Western Bay Community Awards which recognises the dedicated contribution of voluntary and not-for-profit groups and individuals, have announced the finalists for the 2024 awards.

Music student at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University has been selected as a FAME Trust award recipient

17 Nov 2023

Music student at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University has been selected as a FAME Trust award recipient

This year’s award recipient from Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University is Cadence Chung, a talented poet and musician.

University of Otago student has been selected as one of the 2023 Emerging Practitioner Award recipients

13 Nov 2023

University of Otago student has been selected as one of the 2023 Emerging Practitioner Award recipients

The second 2023 Emerging Practitioner Award goes to award-winning composer and pianist, Cameron Monteath

New Zealand School of Dance chooses 2023 FAME Trust winner

13 Oct 2023

New Zealand School of Dance chooses 2023 FAME Trust winner

The first 2023 Emerging Practitioner Award goes to dedicated dance student Sophie Sheaf-Morrison.

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