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Acorn Foundation Launches New Grassroots Community Funds
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 10:33 am | Acorn Foundation
Designed to nurture grassroots projects that help neighbourhoods thrive, the funds will generally provide grants of $500–$1,500. More >>
Seven Western Bay Of Plenty Students Will Share $105,000 In Scholarship Funding Over The Next Three Years
Thursday, 18 December 2025, 4:04 pm | Acorn Foundation
On 11 December, the successful students were honoured at a celebration hosted by the Acorn Foundation at The Balcony Room in the Historic Village, Tauranga. More >>
Young Drummer Awarded FAME Year 13 Performing Arts Scholarship
Thursday, 18 December 2025, 3:30 pm | Acorn Foundation
The Acorn Foundation congratulates Lucas on receiving this award and looks forward to following his musical journey. More >>
University Of Otago Student Selected As FAME Trust Emerging Practitioner Award Recipient
Monday, 15 December 2025, 4:22 pm | Acorn Foundation
Theatre technician, actor, and director, Ella Court is this year’s recipient from the University of Otago. More >>
University Of Waikato Student Selected As One Of The 2025 FAME Emerging Practitioner Award Recipients
Monday, 15 December 2025, 4:16 pm | Acorn Foundation
Musician Emma Jones is this year’s recipient from the University of Waikato. Emma is a highly talented singer, specializing in opera performance. More >>
Acorn Foundation Teams Up With Local Law Firms To Make Legacy Giving Easy
Friday, 12 September 2025, 2:33 pm | Acorn Foundation
To mark the month, Acorn is partnering with 15 local law firms across the Western Bay of Plenty. More >>
Acorn Foundation Announces Record-Breaking $5M In Community Funding
Friday, 15 August 2025, 2:36 pm | Acorn Foundation
Through the latest Vital Update research report, our elderly community – particularly residents who are renters – were identified as vulnerable. Therefore, a key focus of this year's distributions has been supporting the elderly community through Acorn's ... More >>
Local Group Of ‘Angels’ Celebrate A Decade Of Giving Back To Western Bay Of Plenty
Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 7:48 am | Acorn Foundation
“We’re all like-minded women who want to do something positive for our community,” says founder Sally Morrison. “The beauty of this group is its simplicity – we each contribute a modest amount, and when you put that together over time, the impact ... More >>
Western Bay Teens Awarded 2025 Outward Bound Scholarships
Thursday, 17 July 2025, 3:56 pm | Acorn Foundation
Funded by generous Acorn donors and community partners, the scholarships enable students who show leadership potential, service to others and financial need to experience Outward Bound’s renowned outdoor challenges. More >>
University Of Waikato Tauranga Campus Scholarships Celebrated
Monday, 24 March 2025, 8:52 am | Acorn Foundation
The Acorn Foundation Bruce Longmore Scholarship was awarded for the first time in 2025, to a student in undergraduate or postgraduate education who has completed at least 2 years of study in the fields of Marine Science, Environmental Science, or ... More >>
Seven Students Have Been Awarded Owens Scholarships For 2024
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 9:32 am | Acorn Foundation
The award winners have shown a significant commitment to their schools and the community, with strong ideas about their future goals. More >>
Ara Institute Of Canterbury Student Has Been Selected As One Of The 2024 Emerging Practitioner Award Recipients.
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 11:49 am | Acorn Foundation
Singer, dancer, and actor Deanna Young is this year’s recipient from the Ara Institute of Canterbury. Deanna is a multi-talented future star in the performing arts, who has been destined for a future on the stage since she took her first ballet class ... More >>
Toi Whakaari Student Has Been Selected As One Of The 2024 Emerging Practitioner Award Recipients.
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 10:51 am | Acorn Foundation
Actor Puka Moeau is this year’s recipient from Toi Whakaari. Unlike students at other universities who receive this award, students at Toi Whakaari are nominated by their peers, to best reward those who showcase the collaboration skills that are ... More >>
Victoria University Of Wellington Student Has Been Selected As One Of The 2024 Emerging Practitioner Award Recipients
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 11:56 am | Acorn Foundation
Singer, actor, dancer, and writer Lizzie Bysouth is this year’s recipient from Victoria University of Wellington. Lizzie is a remarkably multi-talented performer, with an abiding passion for the world of theatre. More >>
New Zealand School Of Dance Student Has Been Selected As One Of The 2024 Emerging Practitioner Award Recipients
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 3:10 pm | Acorn Foundation
Dancer and educator Aylish Marshall is this year’s recipient from the New Zealand School of Dance. Aylish is a talented and diligent student, with a deep passion for dance. Aylish also loves sharing her skills, working at several dance studios around ... More >>
University Of Otago Student Selected As FAME Trust Emerging Practitioner Award Recipient
Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 2:33 pm | Acorn Foundation
Viola performer, composer, and musicologist Grace Shaw is this year’s recipient from the University of Otago. Grace is a very talented and intelligent performer, composer, and researcher, with a deep commitment to excellence and impressive creative ... More >>
First FAME Year 13 Performing Arts Scholarship Recipient Selected
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 6:36 am | Acorn Foundation
25 October 2024 The Acorn Foundation and the trustees of the FAME Trust, in conjunction with Creative Bay of Plenty, are pleased to announce the selection for the 2024 FAME Performing Arts Scholarship. This is a new award valued at $5,000 that will be awarded ... More >>
Acorn Foundation Announces $3.2M In Community Funding
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 9:32 pm | Acorn Foundation
Applications received for Acorn’s unrestricted grants increased by 40% this year, reflecting the funding challenges faced by the community sector in 2024. More >>
Celebration Of Dale Carnegie 2024 Scholarship Winners
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 2:38 pm | Acorn Foundation
This three-day course teaches the Dale Carnegie five drivers of success: building greater self-confidence; strengthening people skills; enhancing communication skills; developing leadership skills; and reducing stress and worry. More >>
Acorn Foundation Inaugurates New Memorial Grove
Friday, 7 June 2024, 5:38 pm | Acorn Foundation
The grove has been established to honour the legacy of donors to the foundation who have passed on and has begun with the planting of six young native saplings: three Kahikatea and three Pūriri trees. More >>
