Mount Wellington Licensing Trust

26/05/2026

Mount Wellington Licensing Trust is pleased to present an investment report on the year ending 31 March 2026, prepared by their appointed investment advisors Māpua Wealth.

While navigating a global environment including tariff volatility and the outbreak of war, the combined portfolio returned 7.8% after fees - significantly outperforming property over the same period

Portfolio performance will vary from year to year however it is pleasing to see the first year of investment exceed the average expected return of 7%.

This investment strategy has seen MWLT (including Mount Wellington Trust Hotels and Mount Wellington Charitable Trust) cover overheads, distribute $720,000 to community organisations and end the year with an increase in the combined portfolio value.

Investment performance has continued its strong trajectory since 31 March and a further updated will be presented at the Annual Meeting of Electors - expected to be held in July/August following completing of the FY2026 audit.

To read the full report visit the link below:

Annual Review of the Year to 31 March 2026 26 May Written By Jacob Woodcock Mount Wellington Licensing Trust is pleased to present an investment report on the year ending 31 March 2026, prepared by their appointed investment advisors Māpua Wealth.While navigating a global environment including tari...

10/05/2026

MWCT is very grateful to those who gave the time to attend the Community Workshop on Thursday evening.

For those who couldn't make it, there is still a chance to give your feedback to assist the MWCT Board in forming a Strategy.

A survey is available to be completed at https://tally.so/r/b5NAQ1

Please feel free to share the survey with family, friends and colleagues with an interest in our community.

Look out for coming details of further community engagement.
Mauri ora!

03/05/2026

Have your voice heard!

Mount Wellington Charitable Trust invites you to attend a Community Workshop to contribute to the MWCT Strategy.
With our first granting round complete, we invite you to help shape the future direction of the Trust.

Thursday 7 May, 6pm
Panmure Squash Club
44 Domain Rd, Panmure

The workshop will be facilitated independently.

09/04/2026

The agenda for our meeting on Thursday 16th of April has now been published on our website. Please visit the link below to view the agenda.

https://www.mwlt.org.nz/news/meeting-notice-april26

Those wishing to submit questions in advance of the meeting may do so at [email protected].

04/04/2026

Mount Wellington Charitable Trust – 2026 Grants (Round One)

Mount Wellington Charitable Trust (MWCT) is delighted to announce the successful applicants to the first round of granting since the change in business direction undertaken by Mount Wellington Licensing Trust (MWLT) in 2025.

Last year, MWLT sold previous accommodation and hospitality businesses to become an investment-driven community funder.
The $720,000 just granted is over three times the highest amount previously given (from business returns) in a single year ($230,000 – 2019).
MWCT had two types of grant available – a General Grant, which is expected to have two rounds per year ongoing, and for this inaugural round MWCT also offered a one-off Legacy Grant to support high impact projects in the area. Both had $360,000 available.
99 applications were received, 19 for the Legacy Grant and 80 for the General Grant.
Of these, there are 6 successful Legacy Grants and 33 successful General Grants.

The next granting round will be open for applications through July/August, with outcomes known by the end of September.

Those to receive grants are:
LEGACY GRANT
Millenium 21 Trust Board
$87,500 towards fitout of the Maurice Paykel Centre
Panama Riverside Friends Society Inc
$80,000 towards installation of a pump track in Flatrock Reserve
Tāmaki Primary School
$75,000 towards a new playground
Warriors Community Foundation
$50,000 towards the reinvigoration of Mount Wellington Rugby League Club (with Auckland Rugby League)
Ngāti Pāoa Iwi Trust
$45,000 towards a project documenting the history of Ngāti Pāoa
Community Patrols of New Zealand Charitable Trust
$22,500 towards re-establishing the Tāmaki Community Patrol (vehicle purchase)


GENERAL GRANT
Ahlin Myanmar Aotearoa Inc
$4,800.00 towards the Myanmar New Year (Thingyan) Celebration
Akarana Marine Sports Charitable Trust
$25,000.00 towards the New Navigators Programme
Auckland Basketball Services Limited
$15,000.00 towards the Junior Development and School and Community Cluster Programme
Auckland District Kidney Society Incorporated
$8,000.00 towards Mount Wellington Kidney Whānau Support Services
Auckland Netball Centre Incorporated
$6,000.00 towards purchasing new goal post pads
Belong Aotearoa
$4,538.00 towards van transport for Safari Panmure Multicultural Playgroup
Disability Sport Auckland Incorporated
$11,500.00 towards the DSA Inclusive Swimming Programme
Dunkirk Road Activity Centre Incorporated
$11,000.00 towards School Holiday Programme Trip Venues and Transport
Ellerslie Association Football Club Incorporated
$24,000.00 towards a Director of Coaching
Ellerslie Toy Library Incorporated
$4,500.00 towards Early Learning Toys and Librarian Support
Galaxy Sports Trust
$16,000.00 towards Galaxy Touch Winter Sports Projects 2026
Life Education Trust Auckland Central Incorporated
$10,000.00 towards delivering Health Education in Mt Wellington
Marist Brothers Old Boys Rugby Club (Auckland) Incorporated
$25,000.00 towards Community & Junior Sports Activity
Maungarei Community Christian Trust
$30,000.00 towards Te Ao Ngākau Community Support
Mokoia Art Studio
$15,000.00 towards establishment costs for the Mokoia Arts Studio
Mount Wellington Community Patrol (Affiliated to CPNZ)
$2,967.00 towards a defibrillator for the patrol car
Mount Wellington Softball Club Incorporated
$11,000.00 towards Tournament Funding
Mt Wellington Community Garden Trust
$3,346.00 towards a Community Garden portable toilet
Mt Wellington Rugby Football Club Incorporated
$8,000.00 towards 2026 season projects
Multi-Ethnic Art Link Auckland Incorporated
$4,560.00 towards venue hire for community activities
New Zealand Tamil Senior Citizens Association Incorporated
$2,500.00 towards Indoor Games for Seniors
Panmure Business Association Incorporated
$25,000.00 towards the Tastes of Panmure project
Panmure Historical Society Incorporated
$7,500.00 towards enhanced security
Panmure Squash Rackets Club Incorporated
$5,531.00 towards a POS upgrade
Road Safety Education Limited
$1,500.00 towards Road Safety Education for Tamaki College Vulnerable Young Drivers and their Passengers
Royal New Zealand Plunket Trust
$9,000.00 towards rejuvenation of the Plunket Mount Wellington Highway site
Sylvia Park School
$18,000.00 towards the Year 8 Camp
The Girl Guides Association New Zealand Incorporated
$5,000.00 towards the Empowering Girls and Young Women project
The Methodist Church Of New Zealand Te Haahi Weteriana O Aotearoa Auckland - Manukau Tongan Parish
$20,000.00 towards the Mt Wellington Tongan Growers Club
The Motor Neurone Disease NZ Charitable Trust
$1,443.00 towards the vehicle lease cost for MND Support Advisor
The Probus Club of Panmure Incorporated
$1,665.00 towards 2026 club trips
Think and Be Me Foundation
$10,150.00 towards the Tamariki Wellbeing Initiative in Mt Wellington schools
Upside Youth Mentoring Aotearoa
$12,500.00 towards Upside Mentors for Mount Wellington tamariki

02/04/2026

Notice of MWLT Meeting

The elected Members of Mount Wellington Licensing Trust are due to meet on Thursday 16 April from 5pm, at the Auckland Marist Rugby Club, Dunkirk Rd, Panmure.

The meeting is open to members of the public to attend and observe.

A portion of that meeting may be conducted with the public excluded, as allowed for under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

Agenda items will include a summary of the first round of granting by the Mount Wellington Charitable Trust, an overview of the (preliminary) MWTH/MWCT investment portfolio performance to 31/3/26, an invitation to attend workshops to create an MWLT Group Strategy and an opportunity for Q&A session.

Those wishing to submit questions in advance of the meeting may do so at [email protected].

(An Agenda will be published a week prior to the meeting)

20/02/2026

Mount Wellington Trust Hotels and Mount Wellington Charitable Trust (both entities of the Mount Wellington Licensing Trust Group) seek a suitably qualified Director to fill a vacancy arising by rotation.

Learn more about the role and how to apply via the Institute of Directors listing.
Link in comments.

08/12/2025

Grant applications are now open!

Mount Wellington Charitable Trust has launched its first official round of community granting, offering both General and Legacy Grants to support local initiatives.

Organisations based in the Mount Wellington Licensing Trust area are invited to apply if they meet the Trust's charitable purpose.

There is a total of $720,000 available this round, with applications closing 13 February 2026.

Links in comments
📰 Read the full announcement
📝 Apply here

25/11/2025

Notice of MWLT Meeting

The elected Members of the Mount Wellington Licensing Trust will meet on Wednesday 3 December at 5.00pm, at Dunkirk Road Activity Centre.

Following the meeting, there will be a community presentation about the upcoming opening of applications to the Mount Wellington Charitable Trust, including a Q&A session.

📩 Questions can be submitted in advance to [email protected]
🔗 Full details available on our website - link in comments

19/11/2025

Draft Minutes – Annual Meeting

The draft minutes from the MWLT Annual General Meeting, held on Wednesday 8 October, are now available online.

📄 View them on our website
🔗 Link in comments