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.
Free programme helps Westie rangatahi get licences
Free programme helps Westie rangatahi get licences
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Hero of The West: Barbara Murphy, Chairman of New Lynn Rugby League Club
Hero of The West: Barbara Murphy, Chairman of New Lynn Rugby League Club
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The Trusts Live! at Corban Estate
The Trusts Live! at Corban Estate
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Local songs, local spaces. Introducing The Trusts Live!
Local songs, local spaces. Introducing The Trusts Live!
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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Join Us
The West has a creative pulse, and we're proud to back it. 🎭🎤
Mark Allen, President of the Waitākere Licensing Trust, shares the 2026 recipients delivering arts, culture, and creative expression across The West. From kaupapa Māori theatre to inclusive performing arts, Pacific creative forums to circus skills, music mentoring to poetry, this year's recipients are giving every westie a chance to find their voice.
Watch the full announcement 👇
Crescendo Glass Ceiling Arts Collective Hawaiki TŪ Te Pou Theatre The Dust Palace Te Karanga Creative Community Wordcore Wayfinders LaunchPad NZ
#TheWest #ArtsAndCulture #YourWestSupportFund #WestAuckland #CreativeWest
Join us at our monthly Waitākere Licensing Trust meeting Wednesday 26 May at 5pm at The Trusts Support Office, Level 1, 703 Rosebank Road, Avondale.
This is a public meeting, and all are invited to join us.
#westakl #communitymeeting #thewest #waitakerelicensingtrust #WLT #WestAuckland
🎟️ 🏆️ Win Trusts Live Tickets! 🎟️ 🏆️
We've got 3x Double Passes to give away so you can join Rei Music and the amazing talent from Crescendo at Corban Estate Arts Centre for NZ Music Month this weekend!
Just hit us in the comments with your favourite Kiwi artist to go in the draw!
Winners will be drawn on Thursday 21st May
Piha's tamariki need your support! Piha Community Preschool are hosting a fundraiser auction on Saturday 4th July at Piha Surf Club, and it's shaping up to be a cracker of a night.
Doors open at 6:30pm with the auction kicking off at 7:30pm. There'll be experiences, activities, vouchers and spot prizes up for grabs, all donated by local businesses and community members.
Tickets are $25 and include a raffle ticket, spot prizes, and your bidding paddle. All proceeds go straight back into creating a special place for our youngest locals to learn, play and grow.
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