NEWS AND UPDATES
NEW SPORTS CENTRE FOR KAIPAKI
On Waitangi weekend, three years after the idea was first discussed, the residents of Kaipaki will celebrate the opening of their newly upgraded community hall and sports grounds. NZCT is proud to be involved in this project – one which will offer enduring benefits for locals for many generations to come.
PLAYGROUND PARADISE IN ALEXANDRA
A $60,000 grant from the New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has enabled the Central Otago District Council (CODC) to purchase and install an impressive climbing net and safety matting for the children of Alexandra. Constructed at Molyneux Park, the playground equipment is proving popular with local children as well as families visiting the area.
POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR RUGBY LEAGUE
The term three results of the Waikato and Bay of Plenty KiwiSport rugby league programmes have just come in and the results are really exciting. Last term, these NZCT funded development programmes enabled nearly 4,000 school aged students in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions to receive rugby league coaching, and be involved in league games and tournaments.
PORIRUA VIKINGS COME OUT ON TOP
Congratulations to the Porirua Vikings Rugby League Club which was named the ‘Grassroots Club of the Year’ at the NZ Rugby League Awards held in early November.
SOUTH ISLAND MASTERS GAMES
The NZCT South Island Masters Games, which take place between 15 – 23 October, will see around 3000 athletes from all over New Zealand descend on Nelson to compete in a multitude of sports. NZCT has helped fund this impressive annual sporting event, which is being held in Nelson for the first time since the Games were introduced in 2000.
POSITIVE CONSERVATION OUTCOME
NZCT is a proud supporter of Project Kiwi Trust whose work is increasing the survival rate of Kiwi chicks on the Kuaotumu Peninsula from a mere 5% to an impressive 70%. The trust achieves this by hatching Kiwi chicks in a predator-free environment and then returning them to the wild when they are big and strong enough to survive.
NZCT WELCOMES MULTI-YEAR FUNDING
The New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has welcomed the Government’s decision to introduce multi-year grant funding for class 4 gaming societies as of 15 September 2011. NZCT Chairman Peter Dale says the change (which was announced yesterday) is a positive move which will help grant applicants wishing to implement long term plans.
NZCT AIMS GAMES KICK OFF
The eighth annual NZCT AIMS Games for school children nationwide wrapped up on 2 September. More than 4600 intermediate aged children, from 121 schools competed in 15 different sports at this popular sporting event. “Every year the Games get bigger and better, and this year has been no exception," says NZCT CEO Mike Knell. "Congratulations to all the organisers, competitors, managers, coaches and their supporters."
WELLINGTON INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE OPENS
As one of the largest funders of amateur sport in New Zealand, NZCT is proud to support Wellington’s new Indoor Community Sports Centre which opens this weekend (Saturday 27 August 2011). We believe sport helps grow healthy communities and it’s important Wellington has the necessary sports facilities to enable locals to participate in sport for many years to come. NZCT chief executive Mike Knell would like to acknowledge the contribution of local NZCT publicans who, by raising funds in their gaming rooms, have made it possible for the trust to support this project.
RIPPA WORLD CUP
NZCT was a proud supporter of the inaugrual Rippa World Cup which took place at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland on 8-9 August 2011. This exciting event involved 20 primary school rippa rugby teams competing in a mini Rugby World Cup. More than 600 schools across the country entered teams in the qualifying stages. And amazingly, the New Zealand team (represented by Whau Valley Primary School in Northland) won the tournament! Let's hope this is a sign of things to come during the real event!
NZCT CHAMBER MUSIC CONTEST
Although NZCT is widely known as being a sporting trust, we also fund a number of worthwhile community and arts initiatives. One event we’re proud to have a long association with is the NZCT Chamber Music Contest. Now in its 46th year, this national music competition involves young people from all corners of the country playing, singing and composing to their best ability.
$800,000 FOR LOST MINERS
NZCT Chief Executive Mike Knell has announced that NZCT’s trustees have agreed in principle to contribute $800,000 towards the cost of building a Miners’ Memorial Centre in Greymouth.
GOOD NEWS FOR TIKITIKI
A new loo doesn’t sound like a lot to get excited about, but for the Te Uranga O Te Ra Sports & Recreation Club in Rangitukia on the East Cape, it’s a cause for celebration!
GETTING KIDS INTO RUGBY LEAGUE
NZCT is a proud supporter of KiwiSport Rugby League in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty. KiwiSport is a programme that gives school-aged children an opportunity to play rugby league.
HELP FOR NETBALL MANUREWA
NZCT exists to fund amateur sport. We’re keen for all Kiwis to have access to sport and for sporting organisations to have the equipment, coaching and infrastructure they need to run sports in local communities. So, when we were approached by Netball Manurewa for financial assistance upgrading their netball centre, we knew we wanted to be involved. In the end, thanks to our Auckland publicans, NZCT was able to contribute $75,000 towards the centre. Kay McIntryre, who is managing the project, says NZCT’s help is greatly appreciated.
TARANAKI SURF FESTIVAL
The Women’s Surf Festival runs between 26 April and 1 May and is being held at Fitzroy Beach in Taranaki. The event involves over 70 competitors, including 24 vying for the hotly contested New Zealand Women’s Open Title.
CRICKET CHAMPS!
After nine years of trying, the East Christchurch Shirley Cricket Club won this year’s Cricket National Club Championship. The competition, held in early April at Auckland’s Cornwall Park, is now in its 17th year. It involves the top club cricket teams from all over New Zealand vying for the National Championship title. NZCT helps by funding travel and accommodation for players.
EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE
The sport of hockey lost several key playing facilities in the September and February earthquakes. The rupturing of fields, liquefaction and the loss of buildings and changing facilities has caused, and continues to cause, a great deal of angst for players, supporters and the sport’s administrators.
HELP FOR CHRISTCHURCH VENUE OPERATORS
NZCT venue operators whose businesses have been closed because of the Christchurch earthquake may be eligible for the Government’s Earthquake Support Subsidy. This is designed to help employers pay their employees while they deal with the impact of the earthquake. Details are available on the Earthquake Support Subsidy page of the Work and Income website.
NZCT GIVES $5 MILLION FOR EARTHQUAKE RELIEF
NZCT (New Zealand Community Trust) Trustees have today confirmed the trust will contribute $5 million in additional funding for the Canterbury community following Tuesday’s devastating tragedy.
GRANT APPLICANT SURVEY
NZCT strives to achieve best practice in all areas of its business. As part of our commitment to improving our service, we have commissioned Andrew Fletcher Consulting (AFC) to undertake an on-line survey for us. AFC is asking NZCT grant applicants for their impressions of our organisation. The survey will run from Wednesday 30 March until 13 April 2011. The results will be used to guide and refine our applications process. We thank our grant applicants for providing their feedback.
NZCT WOMENS CYCLE TOUR 2011
The 2011 NZCT Women’s Tour of New Zealand was won by Judith Arndt from the HTC Highroad Women's Team. Arndt lead the tour from the start, winning stages one and two. New Zealand road champion Catherine Cheatley finish second, with Ruth Corset taking third place and winning the R+R KOM competition. The Cycle Tour was held at the end of February and involved 104 cyclists, from 10 countries, competing in a five day, 510 km cycle race.
SUPPORTING THE 2011 NZ MASTERS GAMES
NZCT is a proud supporter of the 2011 New Zealand Masters Games, which take place in Wanganui between 4 – 13 February. During these 10 days around 6,000 athletes, representing 14 different countries will compete in 64 sports ranging from tennis and darts, to waka ama and yachting.
2010 ANNUAL REPORT
Our 2010 annual report provides a visual understanding of the work we do and the people we support. More than two thousand worthy groups benefited from the proceeds of NZCT’s gaming venues this past financial year. The photos in our annual report capture just some of the magic we helped create.
$37.6 MILLION THIS YEAR
See our annual list of grants for the Central, Northern and Southern regions, published in the Sunday Star Times during November 2010.
NEW RESCUE BOAT LAUNCHED AT TAHUNANUI BEACH
On 24 September 2010 Nelson Surf Life Saving Club launched its new surf rescue boat at Tahunanui Beach. The $40,000 boat, funded by NZCT (New Zealand Community Trust), enables the club to continue to quickly respond to marine emergencies in the Nelson region. It replaces the club’s current rescue craft which has reached the end of its operational life.
NZCT AIMS GAMES 2010
In early September the 7th annual NZCT Aims Games were held in Tauranga. The event involves 106 Bay of Plenty intermediate schools, with 3878 individual competitors, competing in 14 different sports – from cross country to to gymsports. NZCT is proud to be a principal supporter of this great event.
2010 KIDS BIKE JAM SERIES
NZCT was proud to sponsor the 2010 Kids Bike Jam series which ran between March and May this year. Hundreds of kids throughout the country enjoyed these fun mountain biking events. It's a great series - and fun for all involved!
GST SUBMISSION
A report by KPMG, commissioned by NZCT and two other large trusts, shows that if no relief is offered to the sector, the increase in GST to 15% will result in a reduction in community funding of $15 million. As well as this, the sector will have $3m less to pay in venue expenses. KPMG have proposed a solution that maintains the status quo. In essence, the Government should reduce the duty levy from 20% to 18.1% of gross machine profit (GMP) and increase the venue payment limit to 16.4%.
Read our GST submission to find out more about the proposed solution.
