http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.ebcf.nz en-us Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:45:51 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/167014/new-grants-hit-the-right-note/ Published in the Whakatāne Beacon 15 July 2026.... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:07:26 +1200 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post167014 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/166480/Ohope-beach-golf-links-development-fund-launches/ Staff and trustees of the Foundation met with Ōhope Beach Golf Links club members this week to showcase a new development fund.The Ōhope Beach Golf Links Development Fund has been launched to preserve the legacy of the Club, which has been a centrepoint of the Ōhope community for over 5o years. The new Development Fund has been established with the dual purpose of financially supporting specific projects, while also providing long-term sustainable funding for the Golf Club - ensuring the com... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:30:11 +1200 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post166480 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/166107/new-funding-opportunities-target-key-needs/ Published in the Whakatāne Beacon - 10 June 2026... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post166107 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/166004/how-to-complete-a-grant-application/ Having trouble with your grant application? Here's a step by step guide to using our online portal.... Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:33:32 +1200 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post166004 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/164530/giving-back-to-the-community-you-grew-up-in-and-love/ The Eastern Bay of Plenty has a way of staying with people. Its uniqueness, its people, and even when life leads elsewhere, that sense of belonging doesn’t disappear.For Ross, and his wife Josephine, Opotiki is an inseparable part of their story.From growing up in Opotiki, Ross grew a feeling of gratitude for the experiences the region has provided him.This inspired a commitment to give back and make a positive change to the town and the creation of the Riverside Endowment Fund.This fund is do... Thu, 14 May 2026 08:32:35 +1200 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post164530 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/164478/celebrating-the-next-generation-of-rural-leaders/ Published in the Whakatāne Beacon - 13 May 2026... Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post164478 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/163493/Opotiki-kiwifruit-growers-supporting-opportunities-on-the-water/ Weekly on the awa, you’ll find them training. Rain or shine, the members of the Kura ki Tai Waka Ama Club are out on the water, honing their skills in one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing sports.This past season, the club set its sights on the national stage, with intense training sessions leading up to major events at Blue Lake (Tikitapu) in Rotorua and Lake Karapiro.Waka ama (outrigger canoeing) is more than just a competitive water sport; it is a vital part of New Zealand’s cultural ide... Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:16:01 +1200 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post163493 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/163407/a-new-opportunity-for-tarawera-high-school-students/ We are thrilled to announce the establishment of a new Scholarship Endowment Fund with the Eastern Bay Community Foundation. This legacy has been created by a family with deep roots in Kawerau, having lived in the community during the 1970s and 80s. Though their professional journeys eventually took them to Auckland and Wellington, their connection to the town where their children attended school remains strong.The primary goal of this scholarship is to provide a "hand up" to Tarawera High Schoo... Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:29:53 +1200 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post163407 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/162049/womens-impact-fund-launches-2026-funding-cycle/ Published in The Beacon - 18 March 2026... Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post162049 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/160616/local-giving-partnership-tees-off-for-junior-golfers/ There is an exciting momentum building across the Eastern Bay of Plenty. It’s a spirit of "local helping local," where businesses and residents are increasingly looking for ways to be part of our local communities and give back. Most recently, this spirit has found its home on the greens of the Whakatāne Golf Club.For many, golf is more than just a sport, it’s a lesson in patience, discipline, and community. The Whakatāne Golf Club has long been a hub for these values, particularly through... Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:53:20 +1300 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post160616