Funding Success for Te Hiku community groups
Six community groups are celebrating after Te Hiku Community Board granted them a share of more than $20,000 in funding during its 21 November meeting last week.
Six community groups are celebrating after Te Hiku Community Board granted them a share of more than $20,000 in funding during its 21 November meeting last week.
Kaitāia Business Association secured the largest amount, receiving a grant of $7500 towards CCTV costs. This is a two-year grant of $7500 for the 2023/24 financial year and, $7500 for the 2024/25 financial year for the ongoing monitoring and maintenance of the CCTV in Kaitāia.
Te Hapua Komiti Whaiti received $4313 for repairs to the Ratana church building, a focal point for the wider Te Hapua community.
Rongopai House Community Trust, which provides food and support for disadvantaged members of the Kaitāia community, received $4235 towards purchasing a freezer and storage shelving.
Te Pokapu Tiaki Taioa o Te Tai Tokerau was granted $2500 to provide free regenerative green spaces and traditional craft workshops for the Kaitāia community.
Cruz’n the Bay 2024 was granted $1500. Originating last year in the Bay of Islands, this event is now making its debut in Te Hiku, drawing participants northward in the hopes of generating interest for future years.
The Kaitāia Knights Chess Club was granted $935. The recently established club is working with other local community organisations to encourage youth participation, including in fundraising events. The funding will go towards the costs of venue hire.
The next Te Hiku Community Board meeting will be held on Tuesday 12 December at Te Ahu. It can be watched live on Facebook and YouTube from 10am.