Manawatu / Wanganui

Find out how much funding we've distributed to organisations in Manawatu/Wanganui and meet our Regional Advisory Committee.

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in Manawatu/Wanganui we've granted

$13,770,521

All awarded grants

Regional Advisory Committee members

Gerard Gillespie
Member, Horizons Regional Advisory Committee
Danny Jonas
Member, Horizons Regional Advisory Committee
Gerard Gillespie
Member, Horizons Regional Advisory Committee
Danny Jonas
Member, Horizons Regional Advisory Committee
Gerard Gillespie
Member, Horizons Regional Advisory Committee

As a former owner and director of EziBuy, Australasia's largest catalogue retailer, Gerard is a well-known business leader. He co-owns Max Fashions and is on the Board of Tui Products and Palmerston North International Airport.

Gerard is also passionate about sport - particularly golf, rugby and cricket. He is a former Wellington B cricket player and was on the board of the Manawatu Cricket Association for five years. He has been involved with the Marist Cricket Club since 1978. In late 2010 Gerard was appointed to one of NZ Cricket's advisory committees to provide input on grassroots cricket.

News

Manawatū Mountain Bike Club Scores Big with $100,000 NZCT Grant!

NZCT has awarded $100,000 to the Manawatū Mountain Bike Club (MMBC) to further develop the Arapuke Mountain Bike Park.
Support for Manawatu Council's Community Hub.

With a grant of $22,790, New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has again partnered with the Manawatu District Council (MDC), to fund enduring community infrastructure.
Pitch Perfect: Manfeild Stadium to receive new turf thanks to NZCT.

Worn thin from years of use, Manfeild Stadium’s indoor turf is to be replaced thanks to a $34,500 grant from New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT).

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