IMPORTANT: NEW LPG CUSTOMERS.
Please note that we are unable to accept any new LPG customers at this time. This is due to a temporary shortage of LPG bottles. We expect this to be resolved at the start of Feb 2025.
Mercury’s wind farms above Ashhurst and Palmerston North create renewable energy from fresh air, while communities all around us are caring for people, place and future. We’ve created a Community Fund to be able to support some of this great work. The Mercury Manawatū Community Fund is an annual fund of $30,000 to support organisations and projects that benefit the communities in this region. This fund is open from 12 October to 12 November each year.
KEY INFORMATION
Applications to the Fund are considered by a small team including Mercury people who work or live around the Manawatū area, to have a good understanding of where additional support (from the Fund) might make a real difference. We may not be able to accept all requests, or to support any request in full.
The map on page 3 of the application form indicates the broad area of the Fund, and preference may be given to applications from communities that are closer to our wind farms and transmission infrastructure.
RECENTLY FUNDED PROJECTS
Age Concern Palmerston North and Districts
Support senior community low impact exercise classes
$2,000
Aokautere School Board
Purchase and install heat pump
Community Choir, Stand Up and Sing
Support singing workshops for Woodville 150th anniversary
$1,000
Hokowhitu Scout Group
Purchase camp equipment
Kāinga Whakatipu Healthy Homes Initiative
Purchase Scoopys to remove condensation from windows, walls and showers
Legacy Centre
Upkeep and repair of premises
Lion Clubs My Free Health Check project
Operating costs and medical consumables - rural health checks
Māmā Mini’s Charitable Trust
pet de-sexing program with local schools and communities
Manawatū Achilles
Uniforms, upskilling of guides, training for athletes