Event Investment Funds

Tauranga City Council's $200,000 Events Investment Fund for 2011 has been allocated to flagship events. As a result Council will not be inviting applications to its Small and Major Event Investment Fund this year.

View Tauranga City Council's policy on Events Support Fund. (29kb pdf)

For further information please contact Peter Melgren, City Events Manager on 07 577 7209 or peterm@tauranga.govt.nz

Funding for Environmental Enhancement Projects

Tauranga City Council does not have any funding available for environmental enhancement projects.

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has an Environmental Enhancement Fund available for community initiatives.

The Tauranga Environment Centre, a not-for-profit organisation, also provides advice on environmental issues, funding opportunities and scholarships. 

Creative Tauranga would be the best contact point for information for Arts and Cultural funding within Tauranga.

Tauranga Art Gallery is available to provide information regarding the new Art Gallery.

Stewart Trust and Carruthers Trust Fund

Tauranga City Council has responsibility for administering the Stewart Trust Fund and Carruthers Trust Fund. The
Stewart Trust Fund is to be used for the relief of poverty.  The Carruthers Trust Fund is to be used for essential
maintenance to houses predominately occupied by aged or needy persons.

Information outlining the process and funding criteria are available in the Policy below.

If you have any enquiries about the Trust Funds please contact Cheryl Steiner, Strategic Planner on 07 577 7000.

• Stewart Trust Fund and Carruthers Trust Fund Policy (29kb pdf)

Home Insulation

In order to improve the insulation and heating in our homes the Government launched the Warm Up New Zealand Heat Smart programme. Since its launch 300,000 kiwi's are enjoying a warmer home.

If your house was built before 2000 you are eligible for ENERGYWISE funding to install insulation and /or heating. Insulation and efficient heating can help make your home warmer, cosier, and easier to heat.

For more information on the programme and to find local providers.