Next-generation of leaders takes the reins at ACYDC Auckland Climbing Youth Development Club Inc. (ACYDC) has started an exciting initiative to develop the leadership skills of its young members. The Glen Eden-based club is not just about raising the profile of indoor rock climbing as a sport. ‘We also want to grow the individual and…
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Crescendo provides vital creative outlet for young Westies Social enterprise Crescendo has provided an essential creative outlet for young West Aucklanders during Covid. Using music, radio and performance, the organisation provides mentoring programmes for talented youth. The aim is to help them learn new skills, make industry connections and ultimately earn a living from their…
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Major Auckland Employer Signals Move to Living Wage Media Release One of West Auckland’s largest employers, the Trusts, will move its entire workforce to a living wage. The move is set to benefit more than 305 staff across the organisation’s 35 retail stores, hospitality venues and hotels. The first stage of the introduction of the…
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An update on our performance and priorities In this video our CEO Allan Pollard shares some of his thoughts on what matters after his first six months in the CEO role. Our focus is on becoming a high performing business that gives back more to West Auckland. To do that we need to do some…
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Changes to WATS Support Office The challenging trading conditions under COVID-19 and the increase in overheads have had a significant impact on our outlets. At the same time, a marked increase in our central operating costs has seen overall profitability reduced over the last few years. We are also forecasting a reduction in financial community…
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How to stay safe at the beach this summer Weather forecasters are predicting a long hot summer ahead. And with overseas travel off-limits, more of us than ever will be flocking to beaches across the country. Here in West Auckland, we are lucky to have some of the best beaches in New Zealand. But the…
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Toy library survives and thrives during lockdown The Covid lockdowns couldn’t have come at a worse time for the North West Toy Library. The group had only been up and running for nine months when the virus struck. The toy library’s ‘stay and play’ operating model couldn’t survive the restrictions. The group needed to adapt…
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Creating opportunities for disabled young athletes out West Covid-19 hit all budding young athletes hard. Both lockdowns saw sports grind to a halt across Auckland as restrictions kicked in. A charitable organisation, the Halberg Foundation aims to support physically disabled young people participate in sport. And this goal is more important than ever in today’s…
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Top Up For Toys This Christmas thousands of West Aucklanders will be doing it especially tough. The impact of COVID-19 has meant many people have either lost their jobs or are struggling on reduced wages. For many of these families, everyday costs, like rent, bills and food, mean there isn’t any money left over for…
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Suburbs New Lynn Cricket Club Summer of Cricket Summer is just around the corner, and Suburbs New Lynn Cricket Club (SNLCC) is eagerly anticipating another action-packed cricket season. There was disappointment all-round when lockdown restrictions ended last season early. The new season starts on 31 October, and club members can’t wait to get out on…
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Partnership working in action with The Trusts & The Fono When health and social services provider The Fono put out an SOS for help on Facebook, The Trusts was delighted to respond. The Fono is one of the largest Pacific NGOs in the country. With a head office in Henderson, the organisation offers medical, community,…
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The Trusts Annual Report: $3.2 million reasons to love being in West Auckland West Aucklanders have benefited from $3.2 million in support from the Portage and Waitakere Licensing Trusts (The Trusts) in the financial year to 31 March 2020. Releasing their annual results this week, The Trusts said they were proud to be part of…
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