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Established five years ago in Rotorua, Kiwi Can is the first step of a journey that takes young people through Graeme Dingle Foundation programmes at… Read More »Funding from Rotorua Trust uplifts and Expands Kiwi Can Programme in Rotorua

Escape Adventurous Journeys, supported by funding from Rotorua Trust, has transformed the lives of young people through their program, Escape – Learn – Giveback, which focuses on physical fitness, skills development, and community service.

Since its launch in 2019, the Aquabots programme has captivated the imaginations of over 450 local student participants, challenging them to construct underwater robots and… Read More »Rotorua Trust Grant Propels Aquabots Programme to New Heights

The stitches of “Sewing for Success” were first sewn when Robyn Newton embarked on a mission to teach the art of sewing to those eager… Read More »Sewing for Success: One Stitch at a Time

Bringing a part of Rotorua’s history to life and igniting a sense of nostalgia, the 8 Scott Ave production is described by the creator as… Read More »Preserving Heritage and Empowering Local Talent: The 8 Scott Ave Production

Photos: Tony Whitehead Since its inception, the Lockwood NZ Aria has blossomed from being a singing section of the Rotorua Competitions Society into a fully-fledged… Read More »Lockwood NZ Aria: A Singing Competition That Shines in Rotorua

Choruses of birdsong increase in volume, tree leaves rustle in the wind, and the forest air is fresh, filled with a strong scent. At the… Read More »Te Mauri o Ōkere Awa Charitable Trust: Restoring the Land for a Sustainable Future

In 2022, Rotorua Trust granted $10,000 to the Stroke Foundation to support its efforts in assisting stroke survivors in Rotorua. Over the past year, the… Read More »Support for Stroke Survivors 

We recently spoke to Jade Kent, Film Office Executive at Film Bay of Plenty, about the work that they’re doing in the Rotorua community and… Read More »Interview: Film Bay of Plenty