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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
We are absolutely thrilled to announce our fifth Acorn Foundation Chair

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