Tēnā koutou Otago,
We hope this finds you safe and dry after our recent spring downpours. Here's hoping Tāwhirimātea has exhausted his supply of wet surprises before summer rolls around!
It's been a whirlwind few months at Otago Community Trust. We've had our share of hellos and goodbyes, with a bittersweet farewell to our wonderful Community Engagement Advisor, Liz Harburg, in June. We've also been busy with the release of our 2023/2024 Annual Report and enjoyed some kai and kōrero with many of you at our Annual Public Meeting in Balclutha.
In this kōanga pānui (spring newsletter), we've got an array of updates to share with you:
A rundown of our June, July & August Grant Rounds;
Save-the-dates for our upcoming Funding Clinics in Clinton, Roxburgh & Wānaka;
The latest scoop on the Rangatahi-Led Funds for 2024;
What you need to know about funding applications over the summer;
And of course, a showcase of the incredible mahi happening in Otago communities.
Grab a cuppa, find a cozy spot, and let's dive into all the exciting happenings across our region.
Ngā mihi nui,
Otago Community Trust Team
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Otago Community Trust is proud to announce the release of its 2023/2024 Annual Report, showcasing a year of remarkable growth, transition, and community impact across the Otago region.
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We know timing can be crucial for your community mahi and we want to make sure you don't miss out! Find out about our summer dates and how they might affect your grant application here...
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It was with a mixture of gratitude and sadness that we farewelled our Community Engagement Advisor Liz Harburg, as she made the move back home across the ditch...
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A New Era of Care: SPCA Dunedin Unveils State-of-the-Art X-Ray Machine
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StarJam is lighting up the Dunedin community by empowering young people with disabilities through the power of music and performance.
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In June, we had the pleasure of attending the opening of the Catlins Area School brand new multi-purpose courts and Matariki celebrations.
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Journeys is empowering young women in Alexandra and Central Otago to connect with themselves, others, and the great outdoors through adventure.
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During the last quarter the Trust has awarded over $2.2million in grants throughout the region!
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Check out our next Funding Clinics coming up in October and November in a town near you...
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Tēnā koe Balclutha - what a warm welcome on a blustery day! Thank you to everyone who made it out to our APM in September, it's always a fun day when we get to be out sharing kai and kōrero with you.
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In 2024, Otago Community Trust entered the second year of the Rangatahi-Led Fund initiative, empowering young people to drive positive change in their communities. A total of 23 projects were approved this year.
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