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MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES.

We have strong connections in our communities, and our people do too. Our team members suggest where we can make a big difference in their communities, through sharing our Employee Community Fund.

HOW IT WORKS

A small donation can make a really big difference to community groups and projects.

We’ve helped schools and pre-schools, sports teams and groups that support families. Our Fund has bought sports uniforms and equipment, paid for events, and supported travel and accommodation. We’ve bought BBQs, a dog-training frame, playground equipment and gardening tools.

Carefully targeted donations, suggested by our people, make a difference for thousands of people in Aotearoa New Zealand communities.

WE STARTED THE FUND
DONATIONS GIVEN SINCE WE STARTED

THINGS WE’VE ALREADY DONE

Supporting a sustainability programme By kitting out Waipāhīhī School with recycling bins, gardening equipment and plants
Getting a dance team to the World Hip-Hop competition Where they represented NZ and got to and from the competition in a coach paid for by Mercury.
Upgrading tennis equipment At the Horahora Tennis Club by providing a new tennis net and balls.
Making learning the bagpipes possible For new members of the Whakatāne Scottish Pipe Band with refurbished learner sets of bag pipes.
Creating a sense of team with matching hoodies And a new team ball for the Manawatahi Netball team.

Growing kids’ confidence through boxing By purchasing new training equipment for Nuki’s Boxing Gym.
Making learning the bagpipes possible For new members of the Whakatāne Scottish Pipe Band with refurbished learner sets of bag pipes.
Getting sea cadets back out sailing By funding the repair of the inflatable support boat needed by the TS Chatham Sea Cadets.
Creating a music corner for learning and play At Lynmore Playcentre who now have a new set of instruments for the kids to use.
Keeping club members protected and sunsmart In their new hats specifically designed to be worn with ear protection at Te Puke Rifle Club.

Encouraging a growing sport By purchasing uniforms for a women’s American Flag Football team.
Keeping the school pool clean and swimmable At Ngākuru School with the replacement of the chlorinator which keeps the water free of bacteria and algae.
Supporting the Special Olympics With new bibs, balls and equipment for the basketball team.
Starting the day right with breakfast Across two terms at a school “breakfast club” which provides a nutritious meal for children every morning.
Helping the community to grow their own food By providing tools for building and maintaining garden beds at the Taupō Community Gardens.