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1,777,000

Given back to our community in 2025

1,177,000

Given back to our community in 2025

1,777,000

Given back to our community in 2025
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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!

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Latest News

Find out how we help communities in The West thrive.

Free programme helps Westie rangatahi get licencesSupporting the West

Free programme helps Westie rangatahi get licences

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Whau to Hendo: A Matariki AdventureCommunity Stories

Whau to Hendo: A Matariki Adventure

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Plant The Future at Triangle ParkCommunity StoriesWhat's On

Plant The Future at Triangle Park

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The Trusts Live! – Michael Howell feat. Charmian Keay at Corban Estate Arts CentreAnnouncements

The Trusts Live! – Michael Howell feat. Charmian Keay at Corban Estate Arts Centre

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Our Stores & Venues

Your support keeps our communities thriving. The money we distribute comes from surplus profits at our retail and hospitality businesses.

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What’s On?

Live music, community events, tastings, quiz nights, bingo and more… Check out the awesome events happening at our venues.

Events

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14 hours ago
From the Whau to Hendo, our rangatahi are about to take over The West! 📸

This Friday 19 June, Zeal are running their Whau to Hendo Photo Scavenger Hunt, an afternoon adventure that brings up to 200 young people together to explore their community in a whole new way. Teams will travel from New Lynn Memorial Square through Railside Ave and Catherine Plaza, finishing at Zeal West Auckland in Henderson for kai, music, and prizegiving.

Inspired by the spirit of Matariki, its a chance for rangatahi to connect, get creative, and celebrate where theyve come from and where theyre heading next.

Were proud to back Zeals kaupapa through our Your West Support Fund. Ka rawe, Zeal team!

#KeepingItLocal #TheTrusts #WestAuckland #Matariki #Rangatahi

From the Whau to Hendo, our rangatahi are about to take over The West! 📸

This Friday 19 June, Zeal are running their Whau to Hendo Photo Scavenger Hunt, an afternoon adventure that brings up to 200 young people together to explore their community in a whole new way. Teams will travel from New Lynn Memorial Square through Railside Ave and Catherine Plaza, finishing at Zeal West Auckland in Henderson for kai, music, and prizegiving.

Inspired by the spirit of Matariki, it's a chance for rangatahi to connect, get creative, and celebrate where they've come from and where they're heading next.

We're proud to back Zeal's kaupapa through our Your West Support Fund. Ka rawe, Zeal team!

#KeepingItLocal #TheTrusts #WestAuckland #Matariki #Rangatahi
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3 days ago
Could you be Bethells Beachs next surf lifeguard? 🌊

The crew at Bethells Beach Surf Life Saving Patrol are on the lookout for volunteers for the 2026/2027 summer season, and theyd love you to join them. Whether youre a teen, a parent, or somewhere in your 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond, theres a place for you on patrol. No need to be a competitive athlete, just keen to learn and look after one of Aotearoas busiest rescue beaches.

Youll pick up real qualifications, find new ways to enjoy the surf, and become part of a welcoming team that genuinely loves what they do.

Training kicks off term three on Thursday nights, 6:30–8:30pm at West Wave, Henderson. Spaces fill fast.

To register, email chiefinstructor@bethellsbeach.org.nz

#KeepingItLocal #TheTrusts #WestAuckland #SurfLifeSaving #BethellsBeach

Could you be Bethells Beach's next surf lifeguard? 🌊

The crew at Bethells Beach Surf Life Saving Patrol are on the lookout for volunteers for the 2026/2027 summer season, and they'd love you to join them. Whether you're a teen, a parent, or somewhere in your 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond, there's a place for you on patrol. No need to be a competitive athlete, just keen to learn and look after one of Aotearoa's busiest rescue beaches.

You'll pick up real qualifications, find new ways to enjoy the surf, and become part of a welcoming team that genuinely loves what they do.

Training kicks off term three on Thursday nights, 6:30–8:30pm at West Wave, Henderson. Spaces fill fast.

To register, email chiefinstructor@bethellsbeach.org.nz

#KeepingItLocal #TheTrusts #WestAuckland #SurfLifeSaving #BethellsBeach
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4 days ago

The West's wild places, waterways, and kai gardens, looked after by the people who love them. 🌿🌊

Lee Clark, shares the 2026 recipients working across environmental restoration, marine clean-up, community gardening, and kai sovereignty. Together they're protecting and reinforcing what makes The West special.

Watch the full announcement 👇

EcoMatters Environment Trust Friends of Oakley Creek The Whau River Catchment Trust RiverCare Group Te Wai o Pareira Te Whau Pathway Sea Cleaners .com Be A Tidy Kiwi Kaipātiki Project Triangle Park Community Teaching Garden Ranui Community Centre Seed 2 Harvest The ReCreators

#TheWest #Kaitiakitanga #YourWestSupportFund #Environment #WestAuckland
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5 days ago
Calling all whānau in The West! The Graeme Dingle Foundation has launched Move Mountains for Youth, a nationwide challenge inspired by Sir Graeme Dingles legendary mountain adventures. 

Walk, run, climb, bike or move your own way, and every kilometre helps support tamariki and rangatahi across Aotearoa to build confidence, resilience and self-belief. Whether youre tackling the Waitākere Ranges or just clocking laps around the block, every step counts. Sign up, take on a challenge, or donate to a participant at movemountains.co.nz. 

Huge thanks to Graeme Dingle Foundation Auckland for the mahi they do for our young people. 

#KeepingItLocal #TheTrusts #WestAuckland #MoveMountainsForYouth #YouthDevelopment

Calling all whānau in The West! The Graeme Dingle Foundation has launched Move Mountains for Youth, a nationwide challenge inspired by Sir Graeme Dingle's legendary mountain adventures.

Walk, run, climb, bike or move your own way, and every kilometre helps support tamariki and rangatahi across Aotearoa to build confidence, resilience and self-belief. Whether you're tackling the Waitākere Ranges or just clocking laps around the block, every step counts. Sign up, take on a challenge, or donate to a participant at movemountains.co.nz.

Huge thanks to Graeme Dingle Foundation Auckland for the mahi they do for our young people.

#KeepingItLocal #TheTrusts #WestAuckland #MoveMountainsForYouth #YouthDevelopment
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