Funding nod for safety and environmental improvements

A range of safety improvements to local sports hubs and environmental initiatives were supported with funding approvals by Bay of Islands-Whangaroa and Te Hiku Community Boards at their meetings in June.

In Te Hiku, the board allocated more than $45,000 to multiple community groups. Te Hiku Sports Hub received $19,769 for safety improvements. Houhora Big Game and Sports Fishing Club had funding of $15,697 approved to help stabilise slow-moving ground slips near the club toilets.

In the Bay of Islands, a local charitable trust called WithIN NATURE – Whakapakari Whenua was granted $10,000 in funding to continue mentoring Māori rangatahi about environmental restoration and land-based education grounded in te ao Māori.

In June the Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board meeting was cancelled due to a lack of business.

A full breakdown of funding decisions by our community boards in June can be found on our Far North community board decisions webpage.

Next community board meetings:

Te Hiku Community Board - Tuesday 8 July.

Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board - Thursday 10 July.

Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board -Friday 11 July.