Arts projects helping vulnerable young people The Trusts Million Dollar Mission is all about recognising and supporting the amazing work of community and voluntary groups throughout West Auckland. There are thousands of volunteers achieving great things for our communities every day. Sometimes though it’s the Simple things that have the biggest impact. This was certainly…
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We give back our profits to the community in all sorts of ways. One of those ways is Million Dollar Mission – an initiative that helps community organisations achieve big things in West Auckland. VisionWest is a recent recipient of Million Dollar Mission funding. Taema is typical of the people VisionWest is seeking to help…
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The Future of Giving Back Over the last few years we at The Trusts have grown the amount we’ve given back to the West Auckland community to over one million dollars per year. But we are not stopping there. We plan to continue to help make big things happen in West Auckland by assisting with…
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Nominations closed at noon today for the Portage Licensing Trust by-election A by-election is being held for one position on the Portage Licensing Trust No. 2 (New Lynn) Ward, following the recent resignation of Clera Matafai. Those nominated are: CRAWLEY, Julie (Independent) NUTTALL, Pam (Labour) WATSON, Sara (West Auckland Licensing Trust Action Group) A postal…
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Portage Licensing Trust No. 2 (New Lynn) Ward By-Election As a result of an extra-ordinary vacancy, under sections 52, 53 & 120 of the Local Electoral Act 2001, notice is given that on Wednesday 19 September 2018, a by-election will be held under the first-past-the-post electoral system by postal vote for one member of the Portage…
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Innovative iTi Of Titirangi Nestled within the Titirangi township, iTi is elevated and surrounded by plenty of native greenery. There’s street-side tables, a warm dining room and a deck that can be cleverly protected from the elements thanks to a retracting roof. If you are into delectable cocktails, crafty brews and a well-thought-out wine list, then you’ll find yourself…
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Million Dollar Mission 2018 Finalists Announcement The Trusts Million Dollar Mission 2018 selection panel has narrowed down 148 applications from community organisations doing amazing work in West Auckland to 32 finalists to go through to the voting phase of Million Dollar Mission. These organisations are now in the running for their share of $1m of…
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The Good Home Lincoln Road is now open Our latest hospitality venue The Good Home Lincoln Road is now open, come on in, put your feet up and stay a while… Located on Lincoln Road, the newly renovated Good home makes the most of its sunny position with a newly extended outdoor area. The space…
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Advancing West Auckland Health & Wellbeing Thanks to incredible public support, the Well Foundation received the highest number of votes during the recent Million Dollar Mission, raising $116,010 towards the cost of a third Mobile Health Clinic. The Well Foundation is the fundraiser for the Waitemata District Health Board (DHB) and the new clinic-on-wheels will bring first class dental services to children…
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Vikings Cranking Up The Heat In The Kitchen Bay Roskill Sports Club Upgrades Its Kitchen The Bay Roskill Sports Club, the Vikings, succeeded in raising a much needed $11,660 in The Trusts Million Dollar Mission to re-equip their kitchens that make and sell food to players and spectators. Like most clubs, Bay Roskill “runs on the…
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Helping West Auckland Youth Zeal’s youth facility near West Wave is well known in Henderson but this youth oriented organisation isn’t so well known for its work with young people (like Mara in the video above) on West Auckland’s streets. Zeal’s Street Youth Work (SYW) team and partners work with young people who ‘fallen through the cracks’…
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Helping West Auckland Families Through Music Therapy In the 2017 Million Dollar Mission, Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust managed to achieve their funding target of $50,575 for their music therapy programmes for West Aucklanders with special needs. Million Dollar Mission is an initiative setup to give back The Trusts profits to West Auckland community organisations. About Raukatauri Music…
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