The 20 Degrees programme helps whānau create warmer, healthier and safer homes through practical support, education and essential home improvements. Supported by Rotorua Trust, this initiative is making a lasting difference by improving wellbeing and reducing the impacts of cold, damp housing across our community.
Tipu Wai is bringing people together to restore Rotorua’s waterways and native ecosystems, with volunteers planting thousands of locally sourced native seedlings at sites including 8 Mile Gate and Hemo Gorge. Supported by Rotorua Trust, this community led mahi is helping protect our natural environment for generations to come.
Rangatahi were at the heart of the opening of Te Puna Ariki’s new community facility, a milestone made possible through the collective efforts of funders, volunteers and supporters. The new space will support the wellbeing, leadership and future aspirations of tamariki and rangatahi, strengthening connections and opportunities across our community.
The NZ Māori Tennis Tournament celebrated its 99th year in Rotorua, bringing together more than 200 participants across generations to honour a proud sporting legacy. Supported by Rotorua Trust, the tournament celebrated sport, culture and community while recognising the enduring contribution of Māori tennis to Aotearoa.
Digital Natives Academy is creating pathways for rangatahi by combining digital skills training with practical support and real world opportunities. Supported by Rotorua Trust, the programme is helping young people build confidence, develop future focused skills and take positive steps towards education, employment and lifelong success.
English Language Partners (ELP) Rotorua provides English language education to former refugees and migrants living in Rotorua. Its programs are designed to help learners develop the… Read More »Supporting Settlement and Success: English Language Partner Rotorua’s Commitment to Language Education
The Reporoa Community Patrol has successfully completed a double garage, a project supported by Rotorua Trust funding. This facility, situated beside the Reporoa Policing Centre,… Read More »Building Community Safety: The Reporoa Community Patrol Garage
Kai Rotorua is a kaupapa that brings whānau together to reconnect with Papatūānuku through mahi māra (gardening work), ako (learning), and whanaungatanga (relationships). Rooted in mātauranga Māori, the initiative empowers communities to grow their own kai,… Read More »Kai Rotorua: Cultivating Connection, Culture and Sustainability
The Waikato / Bay of Plenty Judo Association hosted the Judo NZ North Island Championships, a significant milestone in the sport’s growth in the region.… Read More »Rotorua Trust Supports Successful Judo NZ North Island Championship
With support from the Rotorua Trust, the Rotorua Young Mariners have experienced a year of growth, achievement, and community impact. The funding enabled the group… Read More »Empowering Future Leaders: Rotorua Young Mariners Thrive with Rotorua Trust Support