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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!
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The Portage Licensing Trust Board has made the decision to not proceed further with The Beer Spot franchise partnership at our New Lynn site.
This is not the end of hospitality development at 3008 Great North Road, and we are focused on developing a plan for the site that will deliver a great venue for West Aucklanders, adding to the New Lynn hospitality scene.
As a community-governed organisation, our investments must be both financially responsible and meet the evolving needs of our community. Based on this, the Board has determined that The Beer Spot partnership is no longer the best fit.
This decision has not been made lightly and follows a thorough project review by both the board and management. The review included concerns around the high cost of development and the current challenging economic environment.
The board and management remain committed to delivering strong and vibrant hospitality that the community will enjoy, and this pivot allows us to focus on options that better reflect this commitment.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your elected board members, the CEO, or attend our next public meeting on 28th April 2026.
The Battle of The Bartenders is here - 8 Venues, 8 Cocktails, 1 Winner!
Join us this April and help find the best cocktail in The West.
#battleofthebartenders #drinklocal #thewest
🍹The Battle of the Bartenders is BACK! — 8 venues, 8 original cocktails, one winner decided by YOU.
Brought to you by Cardrona Distillery our best bartenders are competing all April long at Bricklane Restaurant & Bar, The Good Home, The Hangar, iTi , Greenfields Bar, Mr. Illingsworth , The Taphouse, and Workshop Bar
With creative entries from smoke-finished whisky to colour-changing florals and candy floss swirls there's a cocktail for everyone! Your job? Try them. Vote for your favourite. Crown a champion.
May the best cocktail win. 🥊
#BattleOfTheBartenders #TheWest #WestAuckland #CardronaDistillery #NZCocktails #DrinkLocal
Applications for our 2026 Grant Round are closed but the support doesn't end there!
If you need support, check out the ways we give Westies a helping hand year round at www.thetrusts.co.nz/our-funds
