http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.ebcf.nz en-us Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:54:50 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/171812/womens-impact-fund-supports-opotiki-wellbeing-programme/ A new wellbeing programme for women in Ōpōtiki is set to make a lasting difference thanks to support from the Eastern Bay Women's Impact Fund.At this year's Women's Impact Fund voting event, donors selected EmpowerHER, a new programme from Ihi Kura Wellness Centre, as the recipient of a $42,000 grant.Led by Aldean Williams, EmpowerHER is a holistic wellbeing initiative designed to support women through a combination of hauora, movement, mātauranga, connection, and personal development. The fu... Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:29:26 +1300 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post171812 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/171638/men-backing-men-introducing-the-bay-mens-fund/ The Eastern Bay Men’s Fund will launch on Monday 30th November 2026, bringing together men from all walks of life and communities across the Eastern Bay. The idea is simple: create opportunities for local men to get out, connect with people they might not otherwise meet, and enjoy worthwhile experiences together, all while making a lasting difference in the Eastern Bay.Members will make a small monthly contribution, combining many modest donations into a meaningful pool of funding. Each year, ... Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:37:50 +1300 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post171638 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/171323/october-2026-newsletter/ It’s been a busy month, with two large events - a Community Keynote and Expo resilience expert Dr Lucy Hone, and our Eastern Bay Community Foundation Annual Dinner - as well as the awarding of our local scholarships.This month we highlight:Scholarship recipients for 2026Our recent eventsA morning with the Ōpōtiki Arts SocietyGiving that lasts beyond a lifetime - national survey resultsUpcoming events... Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:39:52 +1300 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post171323 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/171302/creativity-flourishing-in-opotiki/ Every Tuesday, the historic old Salvation Army Barracks building in Ōpōtiki comes alive with creativity. Its rooms fill with laughter, friendship, learning, and a growing community of talented artists who gather to share their passion for creative expression.The Ōpōtiki Art Society has experienced remarkable growth, with membership tripling over the past three years. What began as a small gathering of artists has become a thriving hub where people of all ages and abilities come together to l... Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:54:32 +1300 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post171302 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/171023/trustee-diane-turner-receives-mnzm/ One of the things we love about the Eastern Bay Community Foundation is the people behind it.That's why we're delighted to celebrate one of our trustees, Diane Turner, who recently received her insignia as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.Many people in the Eastern Bay will know Diane from her time as Chief Executive of the Whakatāne District Council. Others may know her through her work supporting older New Zealanders as Director of the Office for Seniors, or through the many governa... Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:53:22 +1300 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post171023 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/170886/local-causes-to-benefit-from-growing-giving-trend/ An increasing number of New Zealanders are considering leaving a gift to charity in their will, a trend that could have lasting benefits for Eastern Bay communities. New research released by Community Foundations of Aotearoa New Zealand (CFANZ) suggests more than half of people who already support charitable causes are interested in including a charitable gift in their will, with almost one in five surveyed saying they have already done so. Eastern Bay Community Foundation manager Ange... Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:48:20 +1200 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post170886 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/169817/september-2026-newsletter/ This month we highlight:Community Keynote and Expo eventAnnual Dinner tickets on sale nowAnnual Impact Report and shaping our futureWills monthUpcoming events... Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:57:19 +1200 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post169817 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/169801/local-business-leading-a-new-approach-to-giving-back/ A growing number of businesses are looking for ways to support their communities beyond sponsorships and one-off donations. For Whakatāne-based Gateway Funeral Services, that meant creating a permanent fund designed to benefit the Eastern Bay for years to come.... Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:22:43 +1200 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post169801 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/168866/vernas-legacy-of-giving/ The story of Verna McDonnell's enduring gift to Ōpōtiki - As published in our 2026 Annual Impact Report... Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:56:13 +1200 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post168866 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/post/168644/new-environmental-scholarship-launched/ Monkey Puzzle Tree is a weird name isn't it?The generous donor who established this fund spend time marveling at a Monkey Puzzle Tree in Glasgow, Scotland, wanted to name the scholarship something enduring and interesting.Having seen first-hand the need to consider our environment, this scholarship has been set-up to support local students from Whakatāne High School and Trident High School who are graduating and pursuing tertiary study in environmental science or related disciplines.The Mo... Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:38:34 +1200 http://www.ebcf.nz/blog/#post168644