Trust Waikato

30/05/2026

🌺Celebrating Samoa Language Week (31 May - 6 June)🌺

This year's theme is: “‘E afua mai i mauga tetele manuia o le nu’u - from the high mountains are the blessings of the village" 🏔️✨

A beautiful reminder of the strength, resilience and collective wellbeing that comes from community, heritage and identity🌿Let’s uplift and honour the voices, culture and contributions of Pasifika communities across Aotearoa💙

📷 Trust Waikato 2025 APM, K'aute Pasifika. Featuring a special performance from Talents Of The Pacific Academy - T**A ✨

29/05/2026

💙🐾 Celebrating incredible mahi in our rohe 🐾💙
We’re proud to support Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust with their life-changing mahi across Waikato.

Supporting Puppy Development Coordinator, Nadia, whose dedication helps guide the journey of future assistance dogs and the amazing network of puppy raisers behind them. Mahi that makes a real difference - supporting independence, confidence and connection for those who need it most. 🌿

Ngaa mihi nui to the team at Assistance Dogs NZ Trust🐕✨

25/05/2026

✨Celebrating Purpose in Action✨
Waikato Chamber of Commerce Awards are back, celebrating the ambition, innovation and impact across our rohe.

Trust Waikato is proud to sponsor the For Purpose Award 🌿recognising not-for-profit organisations that apply smart, sustainable approaches to improve community wellbeing and strengthen their kaupapa.

Last year we celebrated Braemar Charitable Trust winning the For Purpose Award. Your nomination could spotlight our next winner. It only takes a minute, and if they enter, you could win a $500 Air NZ voucher ✈️

📅 Entries are now open
👉 Enter now: https://shorturl.at/Y86FE

Let’s celebrate the people and organisations helping our communities thrive 🌱

19/05/2026

🌱Celebrating Youth Week 2026🌱
At Trust Waikato, we believe the strength of our communities' lives in the voices, ideas and leadership of our people, especially our taiohi - youth.
It’s inspiring to see kaupapa like Te Tangi o Te Pīpīwharauroa, a youth-led event nurturing the confidence and potential of our future leaders.🌿

🎉 Te Tangi o Te Pīpīwharauroa
📍 Friday 22 May | 12pm - 4.30pm
📍 Western Community Centre
📍 Free event

As a region, we grow stronger when we listen to and invest in our taiohi. Their whakaaro, creativity and courage are shaping the Waikato of today and tomorrow.

Youth Week events happening in your rohe? Share them in the comments👇

Te Rūnanga o Kirikiriroa Te Ahurei a Rangatahi Seed Waikato Hamilton City Council

19/05/2026

Ngaa mihi nui ki a koe, Matthew Cooper🌿on behalf of the Trust Waikato whaanau, we offer our sincere congratulations on this special moment. Concluding your term as New Zealand Rugby President in this way is a truly significant honour and a reflection of the meaningful impact you’ve made through your leadership. Sport Waikato

14/05/2026

🌿 Historic milestone for our region🌱
Trust Waikato proudly congratulates Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, Save the Kiwi NZ and mana whenua on this incredible achievement. Over 800 kiwi, our treasured national icon, successfully translocated✨

Anga whakamuri, anga whakamua.
Acknowledge the past and embrace the future.
-Tame Pokaia

13/05/2026

🔥 Looking for new trustees?
This is your chance to connect with not-for-profit organisations looking for people to step into governance roles. Whether you're experienced or simply curious about becoming a trustee, this is a welcoming place to start.

📅 9 June 2026
📍 K'aute Pasifika Trust Fale

Register your organisation now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/emX7DhSN

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Trustee Tinder is a speed-dating style event where you can meet with potential governance volunteers in a welcoming no-pressure environment. Please complete the registration form and we will be in touch with further details. 9th June 2026 | 5.30pm - 7.30pm K'aute Pasifika Village Fale 100 Seddon Roa...

10/05/2026

🌊✨Big Moment for Our Rohe✨🌊

This week the World Surf League New Zealand Pro kicks off, and there’s an incredible buzz building across our rohe. Whether you’re planning a day at Manu Bay, supporting local whaanau and businesses, or soaking up the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

To make the most of it, check out the official event guide, your go‑to for transport, access, live sites, and everything happening around town. Let’s come together, support our community, and celebrate this world‑class event in true Waikato style🏄‍♂️

👉 Find out more: https://ow.ly/RpnM50YSfqr

06/05/2026

🩷 Positive Vibes Only - Let’s lift the game together 🩷
Sport should be a place where our tamariki feel encouraged, supported, and inspired to keep showing up. Sport Waikato’s Positive Vibes Only webinars - a simple but powerful kaupapa focused on creating better experiences in sport for everyone.

🩷 Positive, uplifting sideline energy
🩷 Encouraging and respectful voices
🩷 Trusting coaches to coach
🩷 Letting our rangatahi play, learn, and enjoy

These short 30-minute webinars are a great opportunity to reflect on the role we all play – whether you're a parent, coach, volunteer, or supporter. Let’s come together to keep sport positive, inclusive, and fun for our communities.

Register now:
Monday 11 May 7pm: https://shorturl.at/DqYrO
Monday 18 May, 12pm (Noon): https://shorturl.at/37HYr
Monday 18 May 7pm: https://shorturl.at/RLjhk

05/05/2026

A huge congratulations to Braemar Hospital on the launch of episode two of their centenary series. This episode shines a light on the 2025 For Purpose Award winners, celebrating not‑for‑profit organisations that use strong commercial thinking to make a real difference for their communities.

Trust Waikato proudly sponsor this award which recognises organisations that reinvest profit or surplus back into their kaupapa, strengthening community wellbeing and creating lasting social impact. It’s inspiring to see this mahi acknowledged and shared as part of Braemar’s centenary celebrations.