NEWS AND UPDATES
VENUE ENHANCEMENT SUBMISSION
We recently sent a submission to the Department of Internal Affairs about its proposed changes to venue enhancements. Our publicans and other interested parties may like to read it.
PROPOSED VENUE PAYMENT CHANGES
In 2009 NZCT and many of our venue operators provided submissions to the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) about proposed changes to venue cost schedules. The department has reviewed the feedback it received and its response is posted here.
THANKS NZCT
Nearly every day NZCT gets a thank you letter from a happy grant recipient. Here are a few we've recently received.
SAILORS' COMFORT STOP
The Paralympics New Zealand National Championships were held in Wellington in early November. Several sports are involved, but this is the first eyar sailing has been included. Evans Bay Yacht and Motor Boat Club (EBYMBC) is coordinating the sailing regatta. EBYMBC has been a long-time supporter of sailors with disabilities.
KAIAPOI SOFTBALLERS CAN'T STOP SMILING
You just can’t keep the smiles off the faces of Kaiapoi Softball Club (KSC) members. This week the 108-strong club received brand new uniforms of black and gold tops and black knickerbockers, all thanks to a $7000 grant from NZCT (New Zealand Community Trust).
ROTORUA SCHOOL CHILDREN IN NEW UNIFORMS
The children of Aorangi Primary School in Western Heights have just received a special delivery - new miniball and netball uniforms - thanks to a $5000 grant from NZCT (New Zealand Community Trust).
AIMS GAMES A SPORTING SUCCESS
In early September, the NZCT AIMS Games were held in Tauranga. During this action –packed week, more than 3000 year seven and eight students, from 88 schools, participated in 13 sports. The objective was to provide opportunities for students in the middle years to be active, celebrate fair play and enjoy success.
WYNRS SOCCER TOURNAMENT
The NZCT WYNRS National Tournament 2009 took place on 13-14 September at Waikaraka Park, Auckland. The soccer tournament, the brainchild of All Whites legend Wynton Rufer, is in its eighth year and is growing from strength to strength. The aim is to encourage and develop young people to play soccer and develop their ball skills.
NEW SPORTS EQUIPMENT FOR CHRISTCHURCH SCHOOL
Every classroom at Linwood Avenue School recently received a fun pack of balls and sports equipment, thanks to a $4000 grant from NZCT (New Zealand Community Trust).
NEW BLOKARTS FOR AUCKLAND CLUB
Blokarts are land yachts which travel up to 90 kmph. They were invented in 1999 by Papamoa local, Paul Beckett, and the sport is really ‘taking off’.
NEW BOOKS FOR LOCAL STUDENTS
Taita College students recently received a huge delivery of irresistible books, with the aim of turning reluctant readers into page turning addicts.
HELPING THOSE WHO HELP OTHERS
Wellington Rape Crisis Centre is the proud new owner of a $4,000 photocopier which, amongst other things, will help the service produce resource packs for local women.
NZCT SUBMISSION ON VENUE PAYMENTS
NZCT is pleased to share its submission to the Department of Internal Affairs on venue payments.
HORSE RIDING HEAVEN
With a $27,000 grant from NZCT, Eventing Canterbury has transformed its cross-country course into a top class equestrian training facility.
YOUNGSTERS RACE THEIR IDOLS
Five young Wellingtonians are competing in the race of their lives.
100 YEAR WAIT OVER
Karori Amateur Athletic Club gets its first all-weather athletics track thanks to a $20,000 grant from NZCT.
WHAT TO DO WITHOUT A LOO?
It’s easy to laugh about loos – until you actually need one!
BOOST FOR CHRISTCHURCH ROWERS
The Avon Rowing Club has achieved wonderful results and it’s our pleasure to help out by funding training equipment.
NEW LEASE OF LIFE FOR NETBALL COURTS
Work has begun re-surfacing 11 netball courts at Dudley Park’s North Canterbury Netball Centre.
NEW BEGINNING FOR OLD CLUB
One of New Zealand's oldest gymnastics clubs moves to new premises thanks to funding from NZCT.
FOREST THRILLS AND SPILLS
200 mountain bikers from across the country are competing in a fast and furious race through Whakarewarewa Forest, thanks to support from NZCT.
