TAUPŌ COMMUNITY FUND.
Mercury has been part of communities around Taupō and the Waikato awa for a long time. We’ve supported a lot of cool stuff over the years, and now we’re going to be able to do more. The Mercury Taupō Community Fund is an annual fund of $30,000 to support organisations and projects that benefit the communities around our power stations. This fund is open from 15 September to 15 October each year.
KEY INFORMATION
Applications to the Fund are considered by a small team including Mercury people who work or live around the Taupō 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.
We will look at applications from within the Taupō District Council area, and preference may be given to applications from communities around our power stations.
LET US KNOW
Once your funded project is complete, use the Report Back form to confirm how you've spent the funds and how the projects are benefiting the community.
Recently Funded Projects
$3,000 towards installing an LPG califont hot water system.
$3,000 towards Health Promotion - Community Engagement.
$689 for a new portable heater for rehearsal space.
$3,000 towards heating and lighting upgrades at Mangakino station and community hall.
$3,000 towards science resource kit for use with schools.
$4,000 for sponsorship of a leg of Ironkidz event.
$2,600 for venue hire and facilitator fees for Tauhara College at Taupo Motorsport Park.
$3,000 towards whanau support resources, suicide prevention and safety cards.
$1,000 towards web-based resources for Lake Taupō protection.
$1,000 towards helping immigrants and build cultural awareness.
$1,000 towards operating costs and hosting workshops.
$500 towards replacement of gear.
$1,000 for finisher medals and hi viz vests for the youth triathlete festival.
$1,000 towards operating costs for swim lessons.
$1,000 towards AV gear to support school musical.
$1,000 towards signage, media and marketing for Community Carnival.