1,177,000
Given back to our community in 2025
Keeping it local
From Huia to Whenuapai and everywhere in between, The Trusts are all about keeping things local in our communities.
That’s why our surplus profits go right back into local schools, community groups, businesses, and people who are dedicated to helping our place thrive.
Owned by the community. Run by the community. For the community.
Our Funds
There are five avenues for support from The Trusts.
Our Support and Innovation Funds help local community organisations handle major projects, cover operational costs and foster new initiatives.
For a little extra helping hand throughout the year our smaller Supporter’s Club and Community Donations provide a boost to local projects while our Sponsorships bring extra funds to businesses working to enhance The West.
If you need help to bring about positive change in our community find out how we can support you or get in touch!
Latest News
Find out how we help communities in The West thrive.
Music, fashion, and film: Whau Pasifika Festival lights up West Auckland
Music, fashion, and film: Whau Pasifika Festival lights up West Auckland
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Graeme Dingle Foundation Need Mentors!
Graeme Dingle Foundation Need Mentors!
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The Trusts Live! at Corban Estate
The Trusts Live! at Corban Estate
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Hospitality update – 3008 Great North Road
Hospitality update – 3008 Great North Road
Read MoreOur Stores & Venues
Your support keeps our communities thriving. The money we distribute comes from surplus profits at our retail and hospitality businesses.
What’s On?
Live music, community events, tastings, quiz nights, bingo and more… Check out the awesome events happening at our venues.
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Events
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Join Us
Join us at our monthly Portage Licensing Trust meeting Tuesday 28 April at 6pm at Bricklane Bar & Restaurant, New Lynn.
This is a public meeting, and all are invited to join us.
#WestAkl #communitymeeting #TheWest #PortageLicensingTrust #PLT #WestAuckland
What a brilliant day for The West!
Over 2000 tamariki and their whānau dropped into the Kids Arts Festival at Corban Estate Arts Centre in Henderson for a day packed with over a dozen creative and fun workshops and activities.
The volunteers, tutors and assistants who made it all happen were kept fuelled by Greenfields Bar through our Supporters Club.
If your local event needs support reach out at thetrusts.co.nz/our-funds/
WIN a Trip for 2 to Queenstown ✈️🏔️
Visit our venues during April to find out how to enter.
T&Cs apply. For more details visit: thetrusts.co.nz/battle-of-the-bartenders-2026-prize-draw-terms-and-conditions/
The Whau Pasifika Festival brought music, fashion, film and fierce debate to The West last year, with nine free events celebrating Pasifika culture across Avondale, New Lynn and beyond supported by $20,000 from the Your West Support Fund.
From the 12-hour PolyFilms Marathon to Cokana Fashion - curators of the Nesian Threads Fashion Show and the Whau School Debate (congrats Kelston Boys' High School!), over 4,200 people came together during the July school holidays. Planning is already underway for 2026!
