September 2026 decisions
A range of community, cultural, sporting and tourism initiatives across Te Hiku, Kaikohe-Hokianga and Bay of Islands-Whangaroa are set to benefit from support approved by Far North community boards during their September meetings.
The funding will help local groups deliver events and activities including a Golden Oldies reunion at Te Hapua, the Hokianga Country Music Festival, a Christmas Shoebox Project and a series of kapa haka, music and cultural programmes. Support will also go towards community facilities and events celebrating significant local milestones.
- $5000 to Te Hapua Sports and Recreation Club for Golden Oldies Reunion - October 2026
- $2000 to Catalytic Foundation for Christmas Shoebox Project
- $2000 to Matariki Cultural Foundation for He Waiata Roa - Long Song Residency
- $1917 to Manukau Marae Trust for Manukau Marae Flagpole Replacement
- $1350 to Pawarenga Old Boys Association Inc for Pawarenga Old Boys Ladies Pool Tournament
- $1100 to Ngā Waka Kōtuitui for Ngā Waka Kōtuitui ki Te Ao – Kapa Haka and Puoro Wānanga
Go to the minutes for all decisions made by the community board in August. You can watch the meeting here.
- $10,000 to Our Kerikeri Community Charitable Trust for Kerikeri Tourism Initiative
- $9659 to Te Kura o Waikare for Te Kura o Waikare 150 years Anniversary
- $7000 to The Centre at Kerikeri Ltd (Turner Centre) for Carnaval Latino at Turner Centre 2026
- $6500 to The Centre at Kerikeri Ltd (Turner Centre) for Kaiārahi Curates: Toi Māori Season at Turner Centre
- $4642 to Earth Citizens Organisation Charitable Trust for Forest Healing Festival
- $2000 to Turning Pointe Dance for Echoes Through Time - A Showcase of Ballet
Go to the minutes for all decisions made by the community board in August. You can watch the meeting here.