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2 Dec 2024

Eva Hemingway Awarded the 2024 Wakatipu Community Foundation Youth Community Scholarship

WCF are delighted to announce Eva Hemingway as the recipient of the 2024 Wakatipu Community Foundation Community Youth Scholarship

Eva Hemingway Awarded the 2024 Wakatipu Community Foundation Youth Community Scholarship

13 Nov 2024

Kate Moetaua Foundation Awards Record Payment for 2024

The Kate Moetaua Foundation celebrated its sixth year of awarding scholarships with a record payout of $5200 to nine local youth.

Kate Moetaua Foundation Awards Record Payment for 2024

21 Oct 2024

Celebrating Excellence at the Spirit of the Wakatipu Awards Gala

The Spirit of the Wakatipu Awards Gala, held recently, was a celebration of community spirit  in the Wakatipu Basin.

Celebrating Excellence at the Spirit of the Wakatipu Awards Gala

12 Sept 2024

Wakatipu Community Foundation Announces Finalists for the Spirit of the Wakatipu 2024 Awards

The Wakatipu Community Foundation is thrilled to announce the finalists for the Spirit of the Wakatipu 2024 Awards, to be celebrated at the highly anticipated Gala in October

Wakatipu Community Foundation Announces Finalists for the Spirit of the Wakatipu 2024 Awards

11 Sept 2024

Wakatipu Community Foundation Marks September as Wills Month

According to a recent survey, about 50 percent of New Zealander's either do not have a will or have not updated theirs in several years,

Wakatipu Community Foundation Marks September as Wills Month

6 Sept 2024

Over $1.3 billion gifted by Kiwis in their Wills to support their communities

September is Wills Month

Over $1.3 billion gifted by Kiwis in their Wills to support their communities

13 Aug 2024

Kate Moetaua Foundation Enters its Fifth Year of Scholarships

The Kate Moetaua Foundation is thrilled to announce that applications for the 2024 Kate Moetaua Scholarship are now open.

Kate Moetaua Foundation Enters its Fifth Year of Scholarships

2 Aug 2024

Wakatipu Community Foundation Announces Call for Nominations for Spirit of the Wakatipu 2024

The Wakatipu Community Foundation is thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the Spirit of the Wakatipu 2024 Awards

Wakatipu Community Foundation Announces Call for Nominations for Spirit of the Wakatipu 2024

27 Jul 2024

One winner turns into three for free sparky and plumber help in Queenstown

Level Group ANZ, a membership organisation for independent electricians and plumber trades, has
tripled its offer of help to Queenstown charities at its annual conference this year.

One winner turns into three for free sparky and plumber help in Queenstown

23 Jun 2024

Impact100 Wakatipu and KiwiHarvest Queenstown celebrate arrival of new truck funded by $100,000 grant

Impact100 Wakatipu and KiwiHarvest Queenstown are thrilled to announce the arrival of a new refrigerated truck, ‘Lola’ made possible by a generous $100,000 grant from Impact100 Wakatipu.

Impact100 Wakatipu and KiwiHarvest Queenstown celebrate arrival of new truck funded by $100,000 grant

18 Jun 2024

Local environmental initiatives in Queenstown-Lakes receive $60,000 funding boost

Seven local organisations in the Queenstown Lakes are set to receive a funding boost, with today’s
announcement of the inaugural grant recipients of the Love Wānaka and Love Queenstown Community Funds.

Local environmental initiatives in Queenstown-Lakes receive $60,000 funding boost

10 Jun 2024

Whakatipu Rowing Club unveils new boat funded by the EP Wilding Estate through the WCF.

The Whakatipu Rowing Club is thrilled to welcome the addition of a new SLR Quad to their fleet, the Wilding 2

Whakatipu Rowing Club unveils new boat funded by the EP Wilding Estate through the WCF.

6 Jun 2024

Wakatipu Community Foundation Receives Operational Grant from Community Trust South

The Wakatipu Community Foundation is delighted to announce the receipt of an operational grant from Community Trust South.

Wakatipu Community Foundation Receives Operational Grant from Community Trust South

23 May 2024

Impact100 Announces 2024 Grant Total of $201,000

Two hundred and one women to make $201,000 of impact in 2024.

Impact100 Announces 2024 Grant Total of $201,000

10 May 2024

Level Group ANZ Teams up with WCF to help local Whakatipu charities.

Free Sparky and Plumber help for a community group in Queenstown. Level Group are offering up to 50 tradies to help local charities

Level Group ANZ Teams up with WCF to help local Whakatipu charities.

4 Apr 2024

Love Wānaka x Love Queenstown - First Funding Round Now Open

Local charitable organisations who work in the environmental sector can now apply for grants of between $5,000 - $10,000 to support their work, with the first funding round of the Love Wānaka and Love Queenstown Community Funds now open.

Love Wānaka x Love Queenstown - First Funding Round Now Open

18 Mar 2024

$5000 Awarded to 13 Young Queenstown Golfers

$5000 from the first round of the Wakatipu Youth Golf Development Fund has been granted to 13 local junior golfers.

$5000 Awarded to 13 Young Queenstown Golfers

22 Feb 2024

‘Closest to the Pin’ charity fundraiser at New Zealand Open to benefit Wakatipu Community Foundation

Craigs Investment Partners invites spectators to participate in ‘Closest to the Pin’ charity fundraiser at New Zealand Open

‘Closest to the Pin’ charity fundraiser at New Zealand Open to benefit Wakatipu Community Foundation

14 Feb 2024

Change of Chairmanship at WCF from 1 March

After six years of dedicated leadership at the helm of the Wakatipu Community Foundation (WCF), Chair Raymond Key has announced his decision to step down from his role.

Change of Chairmanship at WCF from 1 March

25 Jan 2024

Flynn Dawson Charitable Fund

A fund has been created to remember Flynn Dawson who passed away suddenly at the age of 17 years

Flynn Dawson Charitable Fund
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