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SKYCITY HAMILTON
COMMUNITY TRUST
RECIPIENTS LIST
2012
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SKYCITY HAMILTON COMMUNITY TRUST
RECIPIENTS 2012
The SKYCITY Hamilton Community Trust is proud to support 168
community groups in 2012 with a total distribution of $630,725.42
ORGANISATION DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT GRANT
AWARDED
Altrusa International Club Altrusa International Club of Hamilton is a group of professional women who work together to 2,020.00
of Hamilton serve the community. The Club organises the annual 'Young Citizens of the Year' awards that
recognise the achievements of intermediate schools in Hamilton, and the 'Youth Awards' that
recognise the colleges. Nominees are selected for a range of criteria, including community work,
attitude, sportsmanship and scholastic improvement. Funding has been approved to assist with
the costs associated with this event including certificates, prize vouchers, photography and
catering.
Alzheimers Waikato Alzheimers Waikato is the only provider of services to people affected by dementia and their 2,083.00
family/carers. Alzheimers and dementia affects memory loss, cognition, orientation and
communication, impacting many aspects of everyday life. The Trust encourages clients to wear a
Wandatrak pendant - a necklace with a tracking device inside that enables people to be located
quickly if they wander/get lost, which is a common problem. Funding has been approved to
purchase a second set of receiver units to help these searches.
Anamata Charitable Trust Anamata Charitable Trust operates a small private tertiary establishment Te Pu Wananga o 1,000.00
Anamata in the eastern Bay of Plenty, providing responsive education for 19 years. Funding has
been approved to assist with venue hire for a two-day ‘Maori Health Coexisting Disorders’
summit that will allow Maori health practitioners working in the mental health/ addictions
sectors to meet and discuss their work with coexisting disorder clients (who suffer from
substance addictions and mental health problems simultaneously).
Aotearoa Maori Tennis Association Aotearoa Maori Tennis Association was established in 1926 to promote the game of tennis to 1,700.00
Maori whānau - with an emphasis on youth, primarily through the NZ Maori Lawn Tennis
Championships. Funding has been awarded to cover venue hire and tennis balls for the 86th
NZ Maori Lawn Tennis Championships.
Arts for Health Community Trust Arts for Health Community Trust promotes arts and crafts programmes in the community for 2,000.00
people who are disadvantaged by illness or injury. The Trust has operated for 25 years, and uses
volunteer support to cater to 1,300 clients per year. Arts sessions are also provided at the new
Cancer Lodge. Funding has been approved towards salaries of a Facilitator, Coordinator and
Office Administrator so that arts programmes can be provided across Waikato.
Assistance Dogs NZ Assistance Dogs NZ was established to provide trained dogs to assist children disabled through 1,000.00
Autism and other disabilities, helping them to achieve more independent living, mobility and
companionship. Funding has been approved to purchase equipment needed for client
assessments and training.
Autism NZ Inc Waikato Autism NZ Inc Waikato is one of 16 branches of Autism NZ and supports an estimated 4,000 1,000.00
people in the Waikato region living with Autism. The biggest cause of death amongst children
with Autism is drowning. Emergency situations often escalate because of the communication
needs of people with Autism. At present no formal training is provided to Emergency Services
in Waikato to mitigate these risks. Funding has been approved to deliver parent training and
Emergency Response Education courses for the emergency response sector.
Balloons Over Waikato Trust Balloons over Waikato Trust organises ‘Balloons over Waikato’, a free ballooning festival that is 10,000.00
considered the sport’s premier event in New Zealand. It attracts over 130,000 visitors over a
5-day festival. The 2013 event will include mass flying, a parade, the Nightglow at Waikato
University and other community events. Funding has been approved to assist with the cost of
balloon gas.
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Barnados New Zealand Barnados is New Zealand’s largest children’s charity, focusing on education, support and 3,000.00
advocacy to allow children to reach full potential. Their primary services are childcare, and
support/advice through ‘0800 What’s Up’ - which provides free professional telephone
counselling for 5-18 year olds, 365 days a year. The calls are handled by paid, trained
counsellors and advice on issues ranging from bullying to suicide. Barnados provide the option
of speaking to the same counsellor for each call. Last year, over 350,000 calls were made but
capacity is only available to answer 40% of calls received. Funding has been approved to
contribute towards service costs for Waikato calls.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Taupo Big Brothers Big Sisters of Taupo is an international mentoring organisation operating 3,000.00
internationally since 1904 and in New Zealand since 1997. The Taupo branch has been running
for two years, formed in response to community need expressed through the District Council
and Youth Networks. It provides trained mentors who are matched with youth aged 8-13 that
face challenges at home/school. Funding has been awarded to contribute towards Coordinator
and Administrator salaries.
Birthright Waikato Birthright Waikato exists to provide support to one-parent families. Funding has been approved 1,000.00
Te Whanautanga Tika to assist with counsellor wages to provide affordable, professional counselling for children of
one-parent families, supporting them through grief and loss when their parent’s relationship
breaks down. This year the organisation has supported 60 young people and they would like to
extend their service from 10 hrs/week to 25 hrs/week to meet demand.
Cambridge Autumn Festival Trust Cambridge Autumn Festival Trust hold an annual festival in Cambridge with free recreational, 3,000.00
cultural, sporting and artistic events. The 2013 festival is planned to include concerts, theatre,
dance, children’s entertainment and a Main Street Carnival that will have street performers,
music and local school/groups participating. Funds have been awarded to provide street
entertainers.
Cambridge BMX Club Cambridge BMX Club encourages families to participate in sport together and coaches riders 4,000.00
towards fitness and competition success. The Club has received funding towards the purchase
of a storage shed that will be used to store tools, start lights and trailers.
Cambridge Community Agencies Cambridge Community Agencies Network Trust is a social service agency that aims to support 2,000.00
Network Trust the wellbeing of people in Cambridge through programmes including counselling, family
violence intervention, budgeting, food bank and adult literacy. The Trust reaches 2,000 people
annually. Assistance has been provided for the Trust's three qualified Counsellors, Social
Worker and Manager to access external supervision. This monthly supervision helps to ensure
competent, ethical and safe practice by the staff who work with vulnerable people suffering
anxiety, depression, violence and addiction.
Cambridge Lifeskills Trust Cambridge Lifeskills Trust provide a free counselling service for troubled and at risk primary 3,000.00
aged children and where appropriate they are also involved with their families. Last year 135
children were counselled. Funding has been approved to contribute towards counsellor's wages
to continue providing this much needed help for children in the area.
Child Matters Child Matters is New Zealand’s only specialist Child Protection Agency and provides training and 5,000.00
education programmes nationally to over 18,000 adults. Funding has been approved to assist with
programme costs and operational overheads for two 5-day Child Protection programmes in
Hamilton. Participants will learn how to recognise, intervene and stop abuse.
Child Matters Child Matters runs 'Buddy Day' - a public participation event to raise awareness of child abuse 5,000.00
in the community. The event consists of high profile people looking after cardboard cut-outs of
children (buddies) for the day as a way to communicate key messages about child safety. People
are encouraged to sign the buddy and agree to stand against child abuse. Last year 180 buddies
were given out, and this year Child Matters wants to build on that by engaging schools and
businesses. Funding has been approved to contribute towards event costs for Buddy Day in
2013.
Citizens Advice Bureau Te Awamutu Citizens Advice Bureau Te Awamutu provides services that help people to know and 5,085.00
understand their rights and obligations, how to use this information to get the best outcomes,
providing people with the confidence and support they need to take action and work for
positive social change within communities and the wider society. In 2011/12, the Bureau handled
3,150 enquiries. They are open 32.5 hours per week and have 26 volunteers who work on a
roster. Most of the volunteers would work on average 20 hours per month. Funding has been
approved for the 2012/2013 training budget that keeps volunteers fully trained and aware of
new and up coming changes in New Zealand law.
Coastguard Tauranga Tauranga Coastguard is the second largest unit in New Zealand, after Auckland, in terms of 10,000.00
callouts and assistance provided to the community. The unit operates two vessels, a radio watch
service and a number of VHF radio channels. They also provide educational classes to the
public. All of this is managed 24hrs/365 days by over 70 volunteers, who deal with 180
assistance calls and 30,000 radio calls, logging 14,000 hours of service annually. Funding has
been approved to contribute to the upgrade of radio equipment and radio room. Room
upgrades are underway to create a multi-purpose incident centre.
Colville Social Services Colville Social Service Charitable Trust runs a drop-in centre for people in the far north of the 1,706.00
Charitable Trust Coromandel. The centre offers youth programmes, sports, events, adult education, a book
exchange and information regarding local social services. Funding has been approved to
support their ongoing youth ‘Fishing Project’ with administration and a fishing guide. The project
supports 28 children, who work with a fishing guide in small groups. This helps to develop life
skills, self esteem and positive relationships in this isolated, low income community.
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Coromandel Independent The Coromandel Independent Living Trust supports the wellbeing of the upper Coromandel 1,820.00
Living Trust Peninsula communities. This work includes life-long learning, hospital transport and housing for
the elderly, disabled and low-income. The Trust would like to expand its Whitianga ‘Artist in the
Making’ programme to reach the over-60s. The programme will provide weekly 3-hr sessions
for 10 people who are isolated/disabled/ill and in need of support, covering activities like
mosaics, knitting and weaving. Funding has been approved for resources for this programme.
Coromandel Players The Coromandel Players promote the enjoyment of theatre and performing arts to Coromandel 1,000.00
Town and outlying communities. The group aims to minimise entrance costs to its performances
which provide enjoyment to approximately 300 people for each performance. Funding has
been approved to assist with rental costs.
Creative Waikato Creative Waikato supports the development of and participation in the arts in Waikato. The 4,990.00
Trust would like to create an affordable, accessible boutique shared creative space in the centre
of Hamilton for performance art and art exhibitions. The Trust will lease the building for three
years as its HQ and open it up for community use. Funding has been approved for the purchase
of chairs.
Diabetes NZ Waikato Incorporated Diabetes NZ Waikato supports people affected by diabetes, their family and caregivers - this is 5,000.00
done through support groups and health professionals. Funding has been approved to run an
adventure camp in January for 30 children aged 8-12 with Type 1 (insulin dependent) diabetes,
who require multiple daily injections or insulin pump infusion therapy. The camp will be
supported by health professionals and night staff. For many, the camp is the first time that
children will be away from the full-time care of their parents/caregivers, helping to increase the
children’s confidence and self-reliance whilst providing caregiver respite.
Eastlink Cricket Club Incorporated Eastlink Cricket Club promotes cricket at all levels in the community, with particular emphasis 2,000.00
on developing junior/youth cricket. The Club seeks funding for a training nets facility to be
erected at Lugton Park, Hamilton East. The nets will be used to support training of
approximately 100 players. Funding has been approved towards the supply and installation of
astroturf.
Endometriosis Waikato Endometriosis Waikato promotes awareness of endometriosis and supports women and 3,485.00
teenage girls affected through quality information and education. Funding has been approved
to assist with salary and rent costs.
Epilepsy NZ Epilepsy NZ (Waikato/Coromandel Branch) promotes the welfare and interests of people with 825.00
Waikato/Coromandel Branch epilepsy in the region. Funding has been approved to contribute towards telecommunication
costs to allow their Field Officers to support people with epilepsy in the community.
Family and Financial Solutions Trust Family and Financial Solutions Trust supports families to become financially independent. Their 1,000.00
focus is on reducing family violence that is caused by financial stress, and they currently work
with 95 clients. Funding has been approved for the bulk printing of stationery that will be used
by the Trust in their promotions.
Foundation for Youth Development Foundation for Youth Development Western Bay of Plenty (FYDWBP) provides the FYD Kiwi 5,000.00
Western BOP Can programme, developing children 7-9 years into confident, positive young leaders. Working
across nine Western Bay of Plenty Schools, Kiwi Can is delivered to 2,400 children every
week. The programme is delivered by two leaders who are trained to plan lessons and
community activities with learning outcomes. Programme outcomes include a demonstrable
reduction in stand-downs. Funding has been awarded to contribute towards Kiwi Can Leader
and Coordinator salaries.
Fraser High School Cadet Unit Fraser High School Cadet Unit provides an 11-month training programme across the four school 1,875.00
terms. The programme includes training camps and outdoor experiences. Funding has been
approved for the 25 cadets and leaders to attend a search and rescue course.
Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity’s aim is to meet the growing need for affordable housing. They do this 10,000.00
(Central North Island) Ltd through a home-building scheme, an affordable home-repair scheme and education
programmes. Habitat are seeking funding to try a new scheme - repairing homes for removal
that have been unsold for several years, and utilising the firm that owns the home to complete
the relocation to Habitat land. Funding has been approved to assist with the cost of repairing
and relocating a two-bedroom home in Horotiu to a site in Hamilton.
Hamilton BMX Club Hamilton BMX Club has received funding towards seating on the track perimeter to complete 2,000.00
their racetrack alterations.
Hamilton Children and Families Trust Hamilton Children and Families Trust exists to support families and children to take part in 1,000.00
positive activities together, largely through the delivery of events. The Trust has received
funding towards costs to run a Children’s Day celebration event, consolidating four small
community events into one larger scale experience for 5,000 families.
Hamilton Chinese Golden Age Hamilton Chinese Golden Age Society exists to support older people to adapt to and actively 1,000.00
Society participate in New Zealand life. Funding has been approved to assist with costs associated with
an English class for 60 of their members.
Hamilton Citizens’ Band The Hamilton Citizens Band exists to provide opportunities to people of all ages to play music 5,899.00
Incorporated and to provide tuition to learners in conjunction with schools. The band has 90 members and
they play at civic and community events. Funding has been approved to purchase a bass drum.
Hamilton City Christmas Parade The Hamilton City Christmas Parade Trust produces the annual Hamilton Christmas 4,000.00
Charitable Trust Parade. The Parade consists of around 100 floats and encourages community involvement and
celebration. Funding has been approved for character costumes for the Parade.
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Hamilton City Christmas Parade Hamilton City Christmas Parade Trust provides Christmas events in Hamilton. Funding has 4,000.00
Charitable Trust been approved to assist with the installation of the annual Christmas tree at Garden Place.
Hamilton Civic Choir Hamilton Civic Choir exists to perform high quality music and encourage young musicians and 1,000.00
singers. The Choir has received funding to assist with music hire for a concert to mark the
100th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Britten.
Hamilton Community Arts Council Hamilton Community Arts Council exists to promote the arts in Hamilton. They also organise 8,000.00
the Hamilton Fringe Festival, delivered over 17 days across Hamilton. It includes innovative
creative work, giving artists the opportunity to showcase their work as well as giving the
community opportunity to participate in more challenging arts entertainment. Funding has been
approved to assist with venue hire for this festival.
Hamilton Gardens Summer Hamilton Gardens Summer Festival Foundation supports the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival - a 10,000.00
Festival Foundation two-week arts event that aims to make the arts accessible and affordable for everyone. Funding has
been approved to contribute towards costs associated with the 16th annual festival in February.
Hamilton Group Riding Hamilton Group Riding for the Disabled aim to instil confidence, independence and life skills to 10,000.00
for the Disabled improve the wellbeing of people with special needs. The group provide therapeutic horse
riding, which uniquely improves balance, coordination, muscle development, confidence, trust
and communication. It is particularly effective for people with challenging behaviour to improve
personal control. Funding has been awarded to contribute towards the installation of a cover
over the riding arena at the Waikato Equestrian Centre.
Hamilton Multicultural Services Trust Hamilton Multicultural Services Trust provides migrant and refugee settlement support in the 2,000.00
Hamilton and wider Waikato region. Funding has been approved to provide interpretation
support to individuals with language barriers that are not accessing the support services that
they need.
Hamilton Operatic Society Hamilton Operatic Society is one of New Zealand’s oldest theatre companies and produces 4,000.00
musical theatre, concerts and community events that are accessible to the community. Funding
has been approved to assist with costumes and laundering for the production of Hairspray at
Founders Theatre, Hamilton.
Hamilton Performing Arts Trust Hamilton Performing Arts Trust trading as FULLHOUSE has been producing dynamic shows, 5,000.00
since 2008. FULLHOUSE has a dynamic collection of actors, directors and visionaries
gathering together to stage high quality live theatre in the Waikato. The programme for 2013
has now been set to produce four premiere shows, including The Alchemist, The Gingerbread
Man, Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and a Christmas Show. Funding has been approved to
assist with the costs associated with these shows.
Hamilton Rowing Club Hamilton Rowing Club promotes participation in rowing, supporting rowers to compete in 6,000.00
regattas. The Club is used by three schools and funding has been approved to provide coaching
assistance for 66 rowers from these schools.
Hamilton Tulip Festival Trust Hamilton Tulip Festival Trust exists to establish tulip gardens (Victoria Garden - Hamilton 1,000.00
Gardens) and hold a free annual tulip festival at Hamilton Gardens. The 2013 festival will
include folk dancing, Dutch food and crafts and Dutch music. Funding has been approved to
assist with pavilion hire for the 2013 Hamilton Tulip Festival.
Harvest Centre Charitable Trust Harvest Centre Charitable Trust exists to provide a safe, culturally appropriate environment for 4,000.00
youth to attend their after school, holiday and weekend programmes. This project is a ‘trace
and track’ programme for youth in Otorohanga who are dropping out of finishing education - it
helps them to prepare for interviews and work, tracking them until they are 21. The project has
been successful in the past - there are few young people under 25 on an unemployment
benefit. Last year the Trust had 82 referrals with an 80% success rate. Funding has been
approved to assist with salary and administration costs of this initiative.
Head Injury Society Waikato t/a Think! provides support, education and advocacy to people with head injuries and their families/ 945.00
Think! - The Head Injury Network carers. Think! also raises awareness of head injury prevention through seminars and
for Kiwis expos. Funding has been approved to assist with venue and equipment hire for these seminars.
Heart Foundation NZ The Heart Foundation’s goal is to stop premature deaths from heart disease. Funding has been 5,000.00
approved to assist with a year’s overheads for the Rheumatic Fever Eradication project. The
Foundation’s Heart Health Advocate (HHA) will work with a Rheumatic Fever team from Health
Waikato to provide resources for at-risk children in Waikato DHB’s region. This includes
checking throats of children (estimated 10,000) in high risk areas and educating parents/
whānau/teachers and health professionals about the risks.
IHC New Zealand Incorporated IHC NZ advocates for the rights, welfare and inclusion of people with intellectual 5,000.00
disabilities. IHC’s main service provision is IDEA services, which includes foster care, respite
care, vocational activities, supported living and employment. IHC runs the Sandz Gallery
vocational centre in Hamilton - it is a studio and gallery space for artists with intellectual
disabilities. Funding has been approved to upgrade the lighting in three gallery exhibition
spaces.
Indigo Festival Trust The Indigo Festival Trust was established to celebrate the diversity of cultures, bringing together 1,380.00
all ethnicities across Hamilton in a 3-day showcase. The Festival is held at Garden Place and
involves a street parade, ethnic youth night, food and craft stalls, and a cultural information
hub. At least 25 community groups will participate. Funding has been approved to assist with
marquee hire for the 2013 Festival.
Kaitao Middle School Kaitao Middle School is a decile 2 school with 420 year 7 & 8 students, 70% of whom are 3,000.00
Maori. Funding has been approved to assist with the purchase of transportable buildings to
build a Marae on school grounds for community use.
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Kaiwhenua Organics Charitable Trust Kaiwhenua Organics Charitable Trust manage organic gardens. The Trust use the gardens to 13,540.00
support youth on community service, and to educate community groups, Marae, schools and
kohanga. They also supply organic food for sale locally. The Trust has received funding for the
purchase of materials for the kitchen/ablutions area to better support the education
programmes that are delivered at the facility.
Kawhia Tourism - Kawhia Kai Festival The Kawhia Kai Festival promotes tourism in Kawhia. It is an annual event that brings together 5,000.00
thousands of New Zealanders to celebrate Waitangi Day. The event has been hosted for seven
years and is an iconic annual Festival with 7,000 visitors attending last year. The Festival brings
together all of the local marae and has a focus on providing quality tradition as well as
contemporary kai and high calibre entertainment acts. Funding has been approved to assist
with stage, sound and lighting costs for the 2013 Festival.
Kihikihi Waikato Eventing Kihikihi Waikato Eventing runs an annual international horse trial which is recognised by the 5,000.00
Waipa District Council as a key major event in the area. It is one of only three international
horse trials in New Zealand and offers competition for up to 290 competitors of all levels. The
event provides free entertainment to thousands of public who attend throughout the three days
and phases of the competition, but particularly for the cross-country phase. Funding has been
approved to assist with costs associated with the Kihikihi International Horse Trial event in 2013.
Kiwi Pro-Am Country Music Kiwi Pro-Am’s main focus is to raise the profile of country music in New Zealand, and to support 10,000.00
Organisation emerging and established artists by showcasing them at events including the NZ Country Music
Awards. The 8th annual NZ Country Music Awards in 2013 will be held at Founders’ Theatre in
Hamilton in August. Funding has been approved to contribute towards publicity services.
Lakeview Charitable Trust Lakeview Charitable Trust provide youth with outdoor education to develop self-esteem and life 2,000.00
skills. The Trust has purchased some land and is now seeking funding to develop a resource
with adventure equipment e.g. rock climbing, abseiling, BMX, water equipment. It is intended
that the resource will be used for events and camps that support young people and strengthen
the community. Funding has been approved towards the purchase of adventure equipment.
Leamington Kindergarten Leamington Kindergarten provides a pre-school service, offering learning through play in 1,500.00
accordance with the Early Childhood Education curriculum. The kindergarten recently had
their storage shed extended, which has left an exposed area that is difficult to supervise and is
leaching soil in wet weather. Plans have been made to turn this into a garden-based quiet
space/activity area for safe use by the children. Funding has been approved to build a retaining
wall for this area.
Life Education Trust Hamilton Life Education Trust Hamilton provides health-based educational programmes to primary and 5,000.00
intermediate schools. The programme is linked to the curriculum and taught by the Trust’s
Educator in their mobile classroom. The programme includes drama, technology and workbooks
to teach about the body and making positive, healthy life choices. The Trust visits 62 schools in
the area, reaching close to 6,000 children. Funding has been approved to assist with the
purchase of workbooks, a Little Harold puppet and the exterior refurbishment of the Mobile
classroom.
LifeLine Waikato Lifeline Waikato provide telephone counselling for community wellbeing. Funding has been 10,642.00
approved to provide micro-counselling skills to residents in small Waikato rural towns, training
workshops and expenses for supervision for face-to-face counsellors.
Make-A-Wish Foundation Make-A-Wish Foundation grant wishes to Kiwi kids who are living with life-threatening medical 3,000.00
conditions. Eighteen wishes were granted in Waikato last year, and the current waiting list in the
region is nine. Funding has been approved to assist with granting wishes for Waikato children.
Male Survivors Sexual Male Survivors Sexual Abuse Trust Waikato supports male victims of childhood sexual abuse by 1,000.00
Abuse Trust Waikato providing counselling, group work and resources. Sexual abuse affects 1 in 6 males under 16. An
essential part of the Trust’s operation is their phone line, which allows clients to contact the
Trust - including 0800 crisis calls - and other organisations to refer clients. Funding has been
approved to assist with phone costs.
Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust seeks to restore and protect Maungatautari’s ecosystem, 8,695.65
removing introduced pests and predators, creating an ecological ‘island’ (pest-proof fenced) to
protect indigenous plants and animals. To date, a 3,400ha site has 47km of fencing, with 15
mammal species eradicated. It is the last place in New Zealand where many species of bird,
reptile and fauna can be found, and attracts over 30,000 visitors per year. Funding has been
approved to purchase a 2-person 4-wheel motorbike, essential for carrying out fence repair
work.
McKenzie Centre McKenzie Centre is an early intervention centre for children with special needs ages 0 - 6, and 4,000.00
their families. Interventions are provided with a trans-disciplinary team of
professionals. McKenzie Centre aims to provide children with disabilities and their families with
the best start in life, increasing their chances of attending mainstream school and achieving their
optimum potential. McKenzie Centre run parent communication programmes to teach parents
how to recognise a child's early attempts at communication, and how to facilitate and encourage
this which helps support their child's development and reduces stress at home. The programme
is made up of a combination of group sessions and home visits, where the parent is videotaped
interacting with the child. The video is then viewed with the speech-therapist and the parent
has the opportunity to critique their own interactions with the child and identify the child's
attempt at communication. Funding has been approved to support a parent communication
programme in 2013.
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Mercury Bay Museum Trust Board Mercury Bay Museum Trust exists to preserve and promote the heritage of the Mercury Bay 770.50
area through the museum. The Trust has received funding for a photo wall depicting the old
township of Whitianga, themed around the ‘history of women’. The panel will be placed outside
the mill workers house.
Morrinsville Historical Society The Morrinsville Historical Society conducts historical research, collects and preserves artefacts 3,465.00
and photos as well as offering lectures/discussions. The Society has built a new museum costing
$1.5 million, and is now preparing the exhibitions. Funding has been awarded to provide storage
shelving.
Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service Mt Maunganui Lifeguard Service is a volunteer lifesaving club, supporting a safe surf and beach 3,000.00
environment. The club puts in over 5,000 volunteer hours per season. Funding has been
approved to contribute towards the replacement of handheld radios that are no longer working
reliably. The radios are essential for communication between the lifeguard crews, and with St
John Ambulance.
MS Waikato Trust The MS Trust provides information and support services to sufferers of MS and other allied 2,000.00
neurological conditions. These services include education, newsletters, advocacy, social groups
and carer support. Funding has been approved to assist with the production of two bi-monthly
newsletters - one for all clients, and one for MS, Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia
sufferers. The newsletters promote latest news, research and events.
New Zealand Maori Golf Association The NZ Maori Golf Association (NZGMA) exists to enrich the lives of whānau through their 1,000.00
engagement with golf, with a focus on youth. NZGMA is managing the 76th National 5-day
Tournament in Taupo in January. This event will feature an under-19 junior division for the first
time. Funding has been approved to subsidise tournament entry fees for junior players.
Nga Watene Maori O Te Rohe Potae Ngā Watene Maori O Te Rohe Potae Regional Association’s purpose is to support the Maori 3,000.00
Regional Association Wardens in this region, allowing for a more coordinated approach and shared resources. The
Association has received funding to contribute towards the purchase of a specialised Mobile
Communication Unit that can be used for the safety of staff and the public at major events,
operations and emergencies within the region. The unit would have integrated analogue and
digital capabilities to allow multi-agency radio communication with other services such as
coastguard, civil defence and emergency services.
Ngaruawahia Community House Ngaruawahia Community House is a vibrant hub that fosters local collaboration, information and 3,620.00
Incorporated services to improve community connectedness. Funding has been approved to provide
children’s entertainment at the Waitangi Day event 2013, building on last year’s event that was
attended by 2,500 people. The event is based on the idea of a family picnic, and will include
local entertainment, a craft market, food stalls and bouncy castles.
Ohura District Historical Ohura District Historical Museum Society preserves items of history and is the only organisation 2,000.00
Museum Society in the area that records history relating specifically to the local area. Funds have been awarded
towards the renewal and improvement of electrical systems within the Ohura District Historical
Museum.
Omanu Beach Life Saving Club Omanu Beach Life Saving Club provides beach safety at Omanu beach through the Club’s 120 3,000.00
volunteers. The Club has received funding to assist with the cost of repairs/maintenance of the
rescue paddle boards and skis.
Opus Orchestra Trust Opus Orchestra Trust manage the only professional orchestra for the Waikato/Bay of Plenty 2,700.00
region. They aim to support local musicians and nurture young talent. Funding has been
approved to assist with soloist’s fees for a feature performance at the Hamilton Gardens Art
Festival in Feb 2013, where a select string ensemble of 15 from the Orchestra will support local
solo artists Lara Hall perform ‘Four Seasons on a Summers Evening’.
Otorohanga Pony Club Otorohanga Pony Club promotes riding and horse management, and provides coaching for 1,500.00
riders of all ages. Funding has been approved to create an enclosed, level area for young,
inexperienced or less confident riders within their 7 acre club.
Otorohanga Toy Library Otorohanga Toy Library offers toys, games and puzzles at low rental rates for children and 1,000.00
families in the community. Funding has been approved to assist with operational costs of this
Library.
Pacific Rose Festival Trust Funding is sought for the 11th Pacific Rose Bowl Festival in 2013. The Festival is a free event 1,507.50
held at Hamilton Gardens in November, attracting over 5,000 people during the event's four
days. The Festival includes judging of the 'Rose of the Year', displays by the Waikato Rose
Society and educational programmes for local schools. Funding has been awarded to provide
security at the 2013 Pacific Rose Bowl Festival.
Paeroa Central School Paeroa Central is a decile 1 primary and intermediate school, with 120 students, 96% of which 3,000.00
are Maori. The school’s families are financially disadvantaged and each class has its own garden
for students to grow food for their families. The school has recently built a student kitchen for
cooking classes. Funding has been approved to assist with the salary of a Kitchen Tutor, to cook
for students using the grown-produce; this would provide a free healthy meal for the whole
school once a week and a $1.00 - $2.50 healthy menu the rest of the week. The school plans
to hire-out the kitchen to communities going forward to help make this project sustainable.
Paeroa Community Support Trust Paeroa Community Support Trust operates a community centre that provides broad support for 2,000.00
the people of Paeroa and surrounding areas. The Trust has received funding towards the
installation of a shower for special needs children using their ‘Children’s Carehouse’. The
Carehouse has 100 children and young people daily - they provide child care (0-5), out of
school care and a youth club.
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Paeroa Highland Games Paeroa Highland Games and Tattoo Committee was established to keep Scottish traditions alive 2,000.00
and Tattoo Committee and encourage youth to maintain their cultural roots. Funding has been approved to assist with
television advertising for the 20th Paeroa Highland Games and Tattoo in February. The event
includes a mock Edinburgh Castle, massed pipe bands, cannons and music.
Parachute Arts Trust Parachute Arts Trust’s aim is to help Christian musicians shift popular culture by communicating 2,000.00
(trading as Parachute Music) positive values and messages through their music. The annual Parachute musical festival builds
on this. It is a non-profit, drug/alcohol free event held at Mystery Creek over Waikato
Anniversary weekend in January, attracting over 20,000 people. Funding has been approved
to assist with venue hire costs.
Parakore on Marae Parakore on Marae exists to provide waste minimisation mentoring for Marae in the Waikato 4,000.00
Region, towards zero waste by 2020 with environmental benefits to the region. Funding has
been approved to assist with the purchase of a trailer to transport waste minimisation resources
(e.g. bins, worm farms and composters) to marae across the region.
Parentline Charitable Trust Parentline Charitable Trust’s focus is on keeping children safe, which they do largely through 10,000.00
counselling and social work services to children 0-13. Funding has been approved to contribute
to costs associated with the continuation of ‘Together our Positive School’, in four Hamilton
primary schools. The well-researched programme creates safer, more effective learning
environments at school through an onsite counselling service and group work around self-
esteem and safety. The project also includes the Incredible Years programme that teaches
parents strategies for positive parent-child relationships.
Parents Inc The Parenting Place (Parents Inc.) was founded 20 years ago to support and encourage parents 1,500.00
(Trading as The Parenting Place) by providing practical skills to over 300,000 parents. Funding has been approved to subsidise
low-income participants to attend Toolbox parenting groups in the Hamilton region. Toolbox is
delivered by volunteer facilitators and include strategies and resources to support families,
reducing family stress, violence and building resilience.
Parkinsonism Society Waikato Parkinson’s Waikato offers support, education and information to people with Parkinson’s, 1,000.00
primarily through a newsletter, training and Field Officer meetings. Funding has been approved
to assist with general operating expenses.
Paws 4 Life Charitable Trust Paws 4 Life is a Hamilton-based trust working with unwanted animals. The Trust rescues, 2,000.00
rehabilitates and rehomes animals, and aims to reduce the number of unwanted animals through
education. A major problem in Waikato is the number of unwanted cats and kittens and funding
has been awarded to assist in the desex, micro-chip and rehome of unwanted cats and kittens.
Perry Outdoor Education Trust Ltd Perry Outdoor Education Trsut engage and empower young people, facilitating outdoor 3,000.00
education programmes at low-decile secondary schools. Funding has been approved to
subsidise the cost of programmes in three schools in Huntly, Ngaruawahia and Melville, making
them accessible and affordable.
Pohlen Foundation Trust The Pohlen Foundation Trust was developed to help fundraise for operational costs and facility 7,395.00
upgrades at Pohlen Hospital. The hospital provides healthcare and wellness services for the
Matamata community, serving 600 short and long term patients a year. The current focus of
the Trust is the creation of a new 6-room wing for the hospital. Funding has been approved to
provide six rehabilitation chairs and two mobile oxygen concentrators for the new 6-room wing.
Presbyterian Support Northern Presbyterian Support Northern is a client-centred social service provider, offering a range of 1,852.00
services to support community need. Their key client groups are families and children, older
people and disabled people. Funding has been approved to purchase and install two new free-
standing ovens for the Waikato Day Programme in Hamilton. The Day Programme offers
activities, outings and social support daily for 25 community members who are isolated through
cognitive impairment. The ovens are used to prepare meals for the programme, and for cooking
programmes for a group with early onset dementia.
Prisoners Aid and Rehabilitation Prisoners Aid and Rehabilitation Society provides support to offenders and their family/whānau 1,500.00
Society of the Waikato District through social support, prison visits, travel/accommodation help for whānau, assisting inmates
with release plans, court support services to reduce social exclusion. PARS has received
funding for a ten-week self-development programme that builds self esteem. It is based on
helping the prisoners to find their identity and develop strategies for the future..
Raglan Community Patrol Raglan Community Patrol Charitable Trust provide community policing support to NZ 2,000.00
Charitable Trust Police. The Trust makes overnight patrols, watches over empty property and reports crime
directly to the Police. The Trust uses volunteers who are trained to act as directed by NZ
Police. In their first year of operation crime figures reduced 30%. An average patrol covers
40km, and the Trust carries out around 300 patrols annually. Funding has been approved to
provide assistance with costs to operate the Raglan Community Patrol in Raglan, Manu Bay and
Whale Bay when there are no Police officers on duty.
Raglan Community Vehicle Trust Raglan Community Vehicle Trust provide transport services for the elderly and disabled in 4,540.00
Raglan. This includes hospital visits, shopping trips as well as social excursions. The community
is semi-rural and low income, so this is valuable service. Funding has been approved to help
maintain and run this transport service.
Raglan Maori Wardens Raglan Maori Wardens Trust patrol the district for crime prevention and provide traffic control 2,000.00
Charitable Trust and security to seven Marae. Funding has been approved for vehicle expenses associated with
the Trust’s ‘Justice Programme’. This programme promotes rehabilitative sentencing within the
court system to support offenders back into the community. It is a Marae-based restorative
programme, working across Probation, Police and social welfare agencies and with Kaumātua
from the Marae to support offenders.
SKYA2226 Hamilton Recipient list_A4_2.1.indd 8 11/12/12 10:20 AMRape & Sexual Abuse Healing Centre Rape and Sexual Abuse Healing Centre offers free, confidential counselling services for clients 2,000.00
that are 12 years and older. Services include one on one counselling, group work, education and
training. Funding has been approved to support operating costs of group counselling and
education courses. These courses increase awareness and health around rape and sexual
abuse. The courses are only one of their type operating in the area and are essential to the
community wellbeing for women to feel safe and learn skills for specific situations.
Relationship Services T/A Relationships Aotearoa is New Zealand’s largest counselling agency, providing high quality, 2,340.00
Relationships Aotearoa affordable counselling and education programmes to 30,000 couples, individuals and families
so that they may sustain healthy, violence-free relationships. Clients include increasing numbers
of youth and funding has been approved to assist with costs associated with group sessions of a
positive parenting programme for teen parents. This 10-week programme helps to nurture at-
risk young parents under-21. Some are couples, some are solo-parents and some have children
in CYF’s care.
Rhode Street School Rhode Street School is a full primary, decile 3 inner city school situated in Dinsdale, 15,000.00
Hamilton. The school’s local curriculum and kaupapa are deeply entwined around the
environment. The school has been working to create ‘The Ecological Island’ - an innovative
learning environment with waterways, wildlife ponds and solar/wind/hydro power. The school is
engaging with universities, architects, engineers and scientists to create an environmental space
that maximises student learning. Funding has been approved to purchase three shipping
containers to create a student-designed recycled classroom/science lab.
Riding for the Disabled - Cambridge Riding for the Disabled Cambridge offers supervised riding for children/youth with intellectual 1,053.00
and physical special needs, helping to build their self-esteem through the unique relationship
between rider and horse. Funding has been approved to purchase and install a large mirror in
their arena, enabling riders to see themselves to support better riding control, coordination and
confidence.
River City Training Academy River City Training Academy is the educational arm of the Desert Spring Foundation and 2,000.00
Hamilton Skills Centre Trust, and provides foundation skills to ‘at-risk’ learners such as literacy,
NCEA preparation and work preparation. Their approach to delivery includes education and
training, social services and community development. The Academy also utilise wilderness
experiences for personal development. Funding has been awarded to assist with the provision
of specialist tutors for the outdoor education programme that reaches 150 students.
Riverlea Theatre and Arts Centre Riverlea Theatre and Arts Centre is a facility that supports involvement in all aspects of musical 4,000.00
and dramatic theatre. Funding has been approved towards the purchase of digital microphones
for show performances.
Road Safety Education Ltd Road Safety Education aims to reduce youth trauma on our roads through quality road safety 2,000.00
education. Their RYDA programme is designed for 15-17 year olds, equipping them with the
knowledge to stay safe as they begin to drive. It is a 1-day out of school programme targeting
attitudes and awareness over six interactive sessions. Car accidents is the leading cause of
death for 15-19 year olds and New Zealand has the worst youth mortality stats in the
OECD. Funding has been approved to assist with the delivery of these programmes to 1,500
young people.
Ronald McDonald House The RMH Auckland Trust manages two Ronald McDonald Houses (Auckland Domain and 7,450.00
Grafton Mews) and a Family Room at Starship Children's Hospital. These three facilities provide
accommodation to support 79 families a night, who need to stay near their critically ill child in
Starship. The Family Room is on-site for the families of the most critically ill children. In 2011,
Waikato families spent 2,980 room nights with RMH Auckland. Funding has been approved to
refurbish one family bathroom in need of repair.
Rosetown Community Services Trust The Counselling Centre was founded to provide professional counselling to families who cannot 1,000.00
(Rosetown Counselling Centre) afford it. Funding has been approved to assist with counselling costs for a subsidised Couples
Counselling Programme.
Rotary Club of Fairfield The Rotary Club of Fairfield would like to add a second shelter and communal BBQ to the 10,000.00
Claudelands Park playground. The playground attracts children from an area with higher-
density population, a large proportion with younger families and a number of primary schools. A
communal BBQ will compliment existing facilities to make the area a more enjoyable experience
for children and families, encouraging more participation in outdoor activity and
socialisation. Funds have been approved to assist this project.
Rotary Club of Hamilton Charitable Rotary Club of Hamilton Charitable Trust is a subsidiary of the Rotary Club of Hamilton Inc, 10,000.00
Trust whose purpose is to encourage service to society and community participation. The 2013
Chinese New Year celebrations mark the Year of the Snake, and will be marked by the Chinese
Lantern Festival at Garden Place in Hamilton. This free event features a lantern display,
traditional Chinese performance and food stalls, bringing together the 8,000 Chinese living
locally and in the wider community. Funding has been approved to assist with costs associated
with the Chinese Lantern Festival at Garden Place in Hamilton.
Rotorua Community Hospice Trust Rotorua Community Hospice Trust provides care for the terminally ill, primarily in their own 12,945.00
homes. The Hospice has a clinical team who assess the patients’ needs, supply equipment and
provide care services. This free service supports 320 patients per year. Funding has been
approved to replace five Syringe Drivers (Morphine pumps) which are in use 24/7 and vital to
patients.
Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind is New Zealand’s main provider of sight-loss 5,000.00
Blind (RNZFB) rehabilitation services. There are over 11,500 members (600 in Waikato) who access their free
services, including guide dogs, living skills training, adaptive technologies and employment
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support. The Foundation is in the final stage of a major development to their Accessible Library
afford it. Funding has been approved to assist with counselling costs for a subsidised Couples
Service, digitalising their resources. Some of these resources are recorded in-house, others
Counselling Programme.
purchased from abroad; a total of 6,000 titles are now in place. Funding has been approved to
purchase digital audio books.
Riding for the Disabled - Cambridge Riding for the Disabled Cambridge offers supervised riding for children/youth with intellectual 1,053
and physical special needs, helping to build their self-esteem through the unique relationship
between rider and horse. Funding has been approved to purchase and install a large mirror in
their arena, enabling riders to see themselves to support better riding control, coordination and
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River City Training Academy River City Training Academy is the educational arm of the Desert Spring Foundation and 2000Royal NZ Plunket Society Car Seat Plunket Car Seat Services' mission is to ensure every child in Waikato is safely restrained when 2,000.00
Service in vehicles. Plunket offer low-cost car seat sales and rentals to help achieve this. Funding has
been approved for the purchase of car seats.
SAFE Network Incorporated SAFE operates the largest community-based professional treatment service in New Zealand 2,000.00
with work focussing on assisting adults and youth to address their sexually harmful behaviour. In
addition, SAFE also have clinical specialists who work with children who have sexually
problematic behaviours assisting them to learn to express themselves in healthier ways. It has
become apparent that many educators and parents feel disempowered in regard to their
capacity to keep children safe. Having worked with those with offending or concerning
behaviour and their family/whanau for 20 years, SAFE has an inherent body of knowledge, both
clinical and practical that can address this lack in the community. SAFE now have a professional
trainer who has developed and tested the delivery of this information with six schools. Funding
has been approved to assist with training, education and supporting materials for educating and
empowering staff and Boards of Trustees of six schools.
Sands Waikato Sands Waikato is a voluntary organisation that supports parents and whanau who have lost a 1,500.00
baby during pregnancy or as an infant after birth. Sands Waikato provide parents and their
families with information to assist them to make informed decisions regarding their loss, provide
ongoing education to health professionals and other caregivers about the experience of
stillbirth, newborn death or other reproductive loss. Sands is the only organisation specifically
focused on supporting families and health professionals when baby dies. Sands Waikato has
taken on the role of organising the biennial national Sands conference which will occur on 21 -
22 September 2013. The conference offers health and other related professionals and
bereaved parents and their families the opportunity to come together to share information and
experiences. Funding has been approved to assist with printing and marketing costs for the
2013 conference.
Schools Dramatic and Musical Schools Dramatic and Musical Theatre Education Trust is a group of Principals and Teachers 2,000.00
Theatre Education Trust that purchase and administer a large, valuable collection of children's costumes used in musical
productions in Hamilton. Funding has been approved to contribute towards the construction of
a storage facility for this collection.
Shama Hamilton Ethnic Women’s Shama Hamilton Ethnic Women's Centre Trust works to empower and educate women so they 4,000.00
Centre Trust can integrate into New Zealand and raise safe and successful families and communities. Shama
provides support, both preventive and intervention programmes, services and workshops in
addressing family violence. Domestic violence is prevalent across the ethnic
community. Funding has been awarded to assist with costs associated with delivering the
'Power to Change' workshop on domestic violence to 70 ethnic people. It is a psycho-
educational and therapeutic group run in weekly two-hour sessions over a period of 10 - 14
weeks.
Smart Waikato Trust Smart Waikato Trust connects businesses and schools to ultimately create more workplace 4,000.00
opportunities for youth. Funding has been approved to assist with costs associated with the
Young Enterprise Scheme, where secondary school students form companies and are mentored
by businesses.
Southeast Kirikiriroa Community Southeast Kirikiriroa Community Association serves the community of Southeast Kirikiriroa by 2,000.00
Association providing services and programmes that enhance wellbeing such as budgeting, legal advice,
ESOL classes, health programmes and a vegetable co-operative. Funding has been approved
for the hire of musical instruments so that financially disadvantaged children can participate.
Spirit of Adventure Trust The Spirit of Adventure Trust offers equal opportunities for young New Zealanders to develop 4,000.00
leadership qualities by attending a 10-day youth development voyage. Funding has been
approved to subsidise the voyage cost for young people in financial need.
Stage Challenge Foundation Stage Challenge aims to provide opportunities for students to develop their creative thinking, 8,000.00
performance and arts production skills. Stage Challenge is a national dance, drama and design
event. Students (from schools or community groups) create 5-8 minute performances and get
the experience of live performance. In Hamilton, 13 schools (900 students) will participate in
the 2013 event. Funding has been approved to assist with lighting and sound costs associated
with this event.
StarJam Charitable Trust StarJam exists to create performance opportunities for young people with disabilities, 4,480.00
encouraging their talents and self-worth. The Trust provides an annual stage show and coaching
to all participants. Funding has been approved to assist with volunteer expenses involved with
expanding the number of its performing arts workshops for 70 young disabled people from
Hamilton.
Storytime Foundation Trust The Storytime Foundation promote increased parent-child bonding through reading and 2,000.00
literacy. Through the ‘Books for Babies’ programme, the trust partners with Plunket and other
well child providers who deliver books to high-needs families to support this bonding and
learning. Funding has been approved to purchase books for the Northern Waikato programme.
Surf Life Saving New Zealand Surf Lifesaving New Zealand provides a comprehensive approach to drowning prevention 3,000.00
(Eastern Region) where education is paramount. The community education programme that Surf Life Saving New
Zealand provides is Beach Education. This is a full day programme designed specifically for year
0 - 8 students, including water activities where children are taught about beach safety and how
to have fun safely with the primary objective of the programme to deliver students a safe, fun
and educational day. With a reduction of pool facilities available to students in the Waikato
region it is imperative that opportunities exist where they can still learn how to stay safe in the
water and have fun at little or no cost. A significant gap currently exists between the number of
children drowning in New Zealand and the lack of water safety education available to inland
communities. Funding has been approved to contribute to the salary of the Regional
Programmes and Services Manager.
Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind is New Zealand’s main provider of sight-loss 5,000.00
Blind (RNZFB) rehabilitation services. There are over 11,500 members (600 in Waikato) who access their free
services, including guide dogs, living skills training, adaptive technologies and employment
support. The Foundation is in the final stage of a major development to their Accessible Library
Service, digitalising their resources. Some of these resources are recorded in-house, others
purchased from abroad; a total of 6,000 titles are now in place. Funding has been approved to
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