Grant Recipients
It’s the healthy heartbeat of local communities that keeps this country strong. And at the heart of Mazda is a desire to give back to the community. That’s why we established the Mazda Foundation.
The Mazda Foundation acts upon the firm belief that we can only pave the way for a brighter tomorrow by laying the groundwork today. Three rounds of funding are carried out each year to individuals and organisations for environmental, educational, employment and skills development, cultural and community projects.
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2015
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September
Barnardos Georgetown
The Invercargill Early Learning Centre was granted $1,435 to completely revamp their outdoor space by creating a new grass area, vegetable garden and worm farm.
September
Stewart Island Promotion Association
The Association set up Rakiura Artist Residency Project to promote the uniqueness, natural beauty and rich culture of Stewart Island. They received $3,468.40 from the Mazda Foundation to help fund the project.
September
Tauranga Youth Search and Rescue
Tauranga Youth Search and Rescue (YSAR) received $2,898 to purchase an emergency and rescue stretcher, a key tool used by students and leaders in their training programme and in real search and rescue operations.
September
Zoe Jennings
Whangarei resident and triplet Zoe Jennings, was granted $17,240.80 to purchase a self-propelling wheelchair to help her with postural autonomic tachycardia syndrome, a type of dysautonomia.
September
Tahakopa Our Hut Committee
Tahakopa Our Hut Committee received $6,188.54 to purchase audio and visual equipment which will be used in a permanent exhibition about Tahakopa Valley’s past, as part of the Our Hut Tahakopa history project.
September
Arohanui Special School
Arohanui Special School were given $6,547.25 to purchase portable play equipment, including balance stairs, a basketball stand, and a trampoline.
September
Piha Surf Life Saving Club Inc.
The busy surf life saving club received $5,175 to purchase six new soft top training boards to be used by their ‘Nippers’ in the Junior Surf programme. The annual programme runs at the start of summer and teaches children how to be surf smart.
September
Whanau Manaaki
Lower Hutt based Kindergarten Whānau Manaaki received $3,132 to purchase a portable microphone, PA system and speaker. The equipment will allow the children to develop their performance skills and will be available to use at community events.
June
June
Assistance Dogs
Waikato based charity Assistance Dogs breed, raise and train dogs to help people with disabilities. They received $5,000 to purchase dog food for a litter of eight puppies completing the training programme.
June
Beach Haven Scout Group
Beach Haven Scout Group encourages the physical, mental and emotional development of young people through outdoor activity. They received $2,574 to purchase six new hike tents to be used by cubs, scouts and venturers at section and group camps.
June
Ignite Sport Trust
Ignite Sport Trust received $2,386 from the Mazda Foundation to purchase a high quality data projector to deliver Leadership through Sport programmes to youth.
June
Kaitaia College
Kaitaia College received $1,825 to purchase 25 new tatua (male belt design) and 25 tipare (headband design) to complete the school’s new kapa haka uniforms.
June
North Rodney Blue Light
North Rodney Blue Light received $1,191.98 to purchase thirty branded t-shirts for volunteers to wear at events making them easily identifiable. This is important when dealing with large numbers of youth and children.
June
Northcote Toy Library
Northcote Toy Library received $807 to purchase three ExerSaucers, which will allow babies in the community to remain upright to practise standing, and to play with toys while taking in the action around them.
March
March
Bay of Islands Maritime Park Inc.
The Bay of Islands Maritime Park Inc.’s ‘Living Waters’ project aims to restore local inland waterways by planting hundreds of native trees and shrubs. The community group received $3,339 from the Mazda Foundation to put towards plants, gardening tools and other much needed items.
March
Community Unity Project
The Common Unity Project Aotearoa in Lower Hutt received $3,801.31 to purchase two sewing machines, overlockers and other equipment for its sewing collective. Under the guidance of an experienced volunteer local mums are taught sewing skills, empowering them to clothe their own families while developing skills for potential employment.
March
Christchurch School of Music
Christchurch School of Music (CSM) received $5,837.60 to purchase a digital piano and several sets of violin and cello strings. The school has over 800 students who participate in weekly lessons and a wide range of ensembles including orchestras, wind and percussion ensembles, chamber groups, choirs, and jazz and rock bands.
March
Mathew Read
Mathew Read lives in Feilding with his partner and young son. He received $2,000 towards his trip to Ohio, America where he will represent New Zealand at the World Long Range Target Shooting Championships. He has been selected for the NZ Palma Team and also as the captain of the NZ under 25 team.
March
Te Puke High School
Te Puke High School received $6,460 for ten STELR kits which are part of a science programme designed to educate students about renewable energy. The school aims to include real world situations into all of its junior subject areas, such as sustainability and environmental issues.
March
Totara Park Playcentre
Totara Park Playcentre in Upper Hutt is a parent-led community based family organisation. They were gifted $550 to purchase a science display unit as their current one was over 30 years old and deteriorating fast.
2014
September
September
Recreate NZ
Recreate NZ, which offer a unique range of adventure programs for disabled youth, received $3,000 to purchase a shuttle trailer for their Auckland branch. The trailer will be used to carry participants’ gear to activities organised by the charity, which include camping, white water rafting, and caving.
September
The Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Centre
The Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Centre provides rescue, care and rehabilitation for all types of sick and injured birds. It received $1,949.56 to install new blinds in its bird recovery rooms.
September
Addington.net
Addington.net, a community computer centre, received $1,174 to purchase six Scribbler Robots.
September
Goldfields Kindergarten
Goldfields Kindergarten in Otago received $800 to put towards improving its outdoor area with special climbing equipment. The kindergarten provides education and care for children aged six months to five years and encourages learning through play.
September
St Patrick’s Scout Group
St Patrick’s Scout Group received $2,022 to put towards radio and archery equipment for its 60 members to learn from and enjoy. The group has experienced a growth in members recently, meaning resources are stretched.
September
Christchurch School of Music
Christchurch School of Music received $2,331.07 to purchase a sound system which will improve the quality of its shows, including solo performances, recitals and concerts.
June
June
ADHD Association
The ADHD Association received $1,236.71 from the Mazda Foundation to purchase a desktop computer to use in the office, as their current one is reaching the end of its life.
June
East Tamaki Primary
East Tamaki Primary School received $1,500 to purchase new, more robust recyclable waste bins with lids and signage to further the school’s quest to become as sustainable as possible.
June
The House of Grace
The House of Grace, a home for pregnant teens, has been gifted $3,800 to purchase a new virtual baby as their current one has recently broken.
June
Maunganui Lifeguard Service
The Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service work hard every summer to prevent drownings at Mount Maunganui Beach, Mauao and Tauranga Harbour. It received $6,176 to purchase a new engine for their inflatable rescue boat (IRB) as the current one is over six years old.
June
Sistema Whangarei
Sistema Whangarei – Toi Akorangi is a community-based initiative offering an after school, in-school and holiday orchestral program. The organisation has been granted $6,717 to purchase new instruments for the children.
June
West Coast Riding for the Disabled
West Coast Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) is a Hokitika based organisation that provides therapeutic horse riding for children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. They have been gifted $8,950 to resurface the riding arena and horse yards.
March
March
Hayley Milliner
Six year old Pukekohe resident, Hayley Milliner, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2010, and a year later, coeliac disease. Hayley’s family have been granted $3,000 from the Mazda Foundation to purchase a Continuous Glucose Meter (CGM), which tracks her glucose levels.
March
NZ Epilepsy Assist Dogs Trust
NZ Epilepsy Assist Dog Trust – is very deserving of a substantial $15,000, an amount rarely gifted in a single grant.
March
Davarah Williams
The Mazda Foundation helped Matauri Bay individual, Davarah Piheme-Williams, who can now live life on the white sandy beaches surrounding her home thanks to funding to purchase a beach wheelchair.
March
Challenge 2000 Trust
Challenge 2000, a Wellington youth development organisation has received $2,000 to purchase building materials for their program where troubled youth participate in small building projects.
March
Garden to Table Trust
Garden to Table Trust, an environment and educational organisation based in Auckland, has been granted $1,141.85 to purchase a laminator so they could provide laminated recipe cards, along with laminated planting and harvesting guides for each school garden.
March
Stokes Valley Playcentre
Stokes Valley Playcentre and the Foundation for Youth Development has received $1,472.30 to purchase two new landing mats to be placed under swings frames to keep the children safe.
2013
September
September
Clevedon Kindergarten
Clevedon Kindergarten received over $2,100 from the Mazda Foundation to purchase a variety of musical equipment to begin a musical area at the Playcentre…
September
Chris Paulin
The Mazda Foundation donated $5,000 to assist a retired marine biologist to share his knowledge with Wellington school children as part of its final round of funding for 2013…
September
Karori Community Centre
Karori Community Centre received approximately $900 to fund new kitchen equipment including a fridge freezer and microwave to help with the centre’s drop-in lunch service…
September
Perry Outdoor Education Trust
St. Clair Surf Lifesaving Club has been awarded $5,000 by the Mazda Foundation to purchase four paddle boards for the Junior club…
September
Touch Compass Dance Trust
The Mazda Foundation donated more than $2,100 to Touch Compass Dance Trust, New Zealand’s only professional dance company…
September
Waipu Surf Life Saving Club
Waipu Cove Surf Live Saving Club received more than $6,000 to purchase a new motor for its inflatable rescue boat (IRB)…
September
Wood Hatton Playcentre
Wood Hatton Playcentre received $1,000 from the Mazda Foundation. The centre is a family focused parent cooperative that provides opportunities for young children to learn and develop, grow and explore together…
June
June
Beanstalk Kindergarten
Beanstalk Kindergarten received $700 from the Mazda Foundation to purchase a magnetic polydron set, providing an opportunity for the children to experiment with shapes, space and magnetism…
June
CCS Disability Action Auckland
CCS Disability Action Auckland, an organisation that runs an early intervention service for children with disabilities has been awarded $1,694 from the Mazda Foundation to purchase two iPad 2’s…
June
Hamilton Wanderers Football
Hamilton Wanderers Women’s Football squad have been granted over $2,000 by the Mazda Foundation to purchase tracksuits for the entire squad…
June
Mangawhai Beach School
Mangawhai Beach School has been awarded nearly $1,500 from the Mazda Foundation to purchase an electric guitar, amplifier and sound mixer…
June
Marton Football Club
The Marton Football Club under 10’s have been awarded $1,948.19 from the Mazda Foundation to purchase 20 new playing kits for the team…
June
Nova Montessori
Nova Montessori School has been awarded $1,500 to purchase rainwater tanks and further develop its permaculture garden…
June
SPCA Auckland
SPCA Auckland has been granted over $7,000 by the Mazda Foundation to purchase 10 Samsung tablets for callout staff to use on the road, meaning they will have wireless access to the ‘Petnet’ system, which stores all records of animals and complaints…
June
St. Clair Surf Lifesaving
St. Clair Surf Lifesaving Club has been awarded $5,000 by the Mazda Foundation to purchase four paddle boards for the Junior club…
March
March
Stoke Playcentre
Stoke Playcentre, based in Nelson, has been granted $2,170 by the Mazda Foundation to create a Pasifika themed sandpit including a palm tree cover to provide the children with protection from the elements during playtime…
March
Pindrop Foundation
Pindrop Foundation, a Meadow Bank based charity in Auckland, received $5,000 from the Mazda Foundation to fund a school outreach program…
March
Mobility Assistance Dogs
Mobility Dogs Assistance Trust, based in Auckland, has received $1,000 from the Mazda Foundation to assist with the care of their puppies…
March
Marlborough Falcon Conservation Trust
The Marlborough Falcon Conservation Trust based in Blenheim has been granted $2,512 by the Mazda Foundation to assist in the purchase of an essential incubator and brooder for its New Zealand Falcon captive breeding and release programme…
March
Victory Playcentre
Victory Playcentre, based in Nelson, has received $2925.60 from the Mazda Foundation to purchase new bark for the centre’s play area…
March
Wellington Zoo
Wellington Zoo has been granted $3,650 from the Mazda Foundation for assistance with food, medicine and habitat costs for its Tuatara conservation programme…
2012
September
September
Windsor School
Windsor School, based in Christchurch, has also received $1,200 from the Mazda Foundation to makeover an area of the school field…
September
Richmond Playcentre
Nelson based Richmond Playcentre has received $500 from the Mazda Foundation to complete an outdoor play area…
September
Ruakaka Surf Lifesaving Patrol Inc
Ruakaka Surf Lifesaving Patrol has received $6,176 from the Mazda Foundation to purchase a new Mercury motor…
September
New Zealand Conservation Trust
The New Zealand Conservation Trust received $6,355 in the latest Mazda Foundation funding round…
September
Arts Access Aotearoa
Arts Access Aotearoa, based in Wellington, has received $1,258 from the Mazda Foundation to buy a new computer and software…
September
Manuka Community House Inc
Manuka Community House, an early learning centre and family support service based in Nelson, has been granted $1,360…
June
June
Hibiscus Coast Schools Waterwise Society Inc
Hibiscus Coast Schools Waterwise Society has received $798 from the Mazda Foundation to…
June
Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust
Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust (MEIT) has received $5,213 to purchase new clothing for staff…
June
Waikouaiti School
Waikouaiti School has received a $750 grant from the Mazda Foundation to purchase a class set…
June
Save the Otago Peninsula
The environmental group, Save the Otago Peninsula Inc (STOP) received a grant of $1,375 to provide plants…
June
Hammersley Park School
Hammersley Park School in Christchurch, has received $7,200 of funding from the Mazda Foundation to take a class of…
June
The Bradburn family
The Bradburn family have received $7,995 to purchase a spa pool, for their 19-month-old son, Caleb, who suffers from Angelman…
March
March
Assistance Dogs New Zealand
Assistance Dogs New Zealand provides suitably trained service dogs primarily to assist children…
March
The Fong family
A $7,500 grant has been donated to Tanya and Paul Fong to enable them to purchase an insulin pump for…
March
The Photoplayer Restoration Trust
The Mazda Foundation has donated $4,150 to The Photoplayer Restoration Trust, to begin the restoration of…
March
Napier Group Riding for the Disabled
Napier Group Riding for the Disabled has received $6,269 from the Mazda Foundation to cover…
March
Henderson Intermediate School
Henderson Intermediate School has received a $2,500 grant from the Mazda Foundation to purchase…
March
Arohanui Special School
The Mazda Foundation has donated $8307 to Arohanui Special School to purchase new sensory equipment for…
2011
September
September
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Otepou
Students at Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Otepou, Tauranga, will be looking their best at the Te Mana Kuratahi Kapahaka…
September
Breast Cancer Network NZ
Members of the Breast Cancer Network NZ can celebrate wide distribution of a coloured landmark 100th issue of…
September
Plunket – Car Seats for Life
Plunket’s new high deprivation car seat programme – Car Seats for Life – is off to a great start with funding being granted by the Mazda Foundation.
September
Flat Bush School
A $1,014 grant to Flat Bush School in Otara, South Auckland, will see two brave Christchurch Students travel up to Auckland for…
June
June
Chase Annan
Nine-year-old Chase Annan from Ngaruawahia is on a mission to fulfil his dream of a white Christmas in New York.
June
Mangawhai Beach School
Students at Mangawhai Beach School will be strumming their hearts out with a new set of ukuleles funded by…
June
Massey Primary School
Massey Primary School will soon be harvesting from their new orchard thanks to a $1,783 grant from the Mazda Foundation.
June
The National Wetland Trust
New Zealanders will be able to easily find their way through the Southland Wetland Heritage Trail courtesy of…
June
Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Society of Canterbury
A grant to the Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Society of Canterbury will be used to provide families…
March
March
Andrew McMillan
A talented Auckland composer and musician who was left a tetraplegic following a BMX accident in 2004 will be able…
March
Angelslight Breakfast Club
A $5,000 grant to Angelslight Breakfast Club in South Auckland will help the programme’s volunteers to…
March
East Otago High School
East Otago High School’s $4,475 grant was music to the students’ ears with teaching staff using the funds to…
March
Port Chalmers Kindergarten
Pupils at Port Chalmers Kindergarten have been able to purchase a mobile work station/visual teaching aid thanks to a Mazda Foundation grant.
March
Peel Forest
A grant to an outdoor pursuits centre in South Canterbury will enable more young people to participate in river safety training.
2010
September
September
SPCA Auckland
The SPCA Auckland received funding to the tune of $7,600 to assist in the redevelopment of the organisation’s website.
September
Dawson Primary School
Dawson Primary School’s grant will support the ‘Grow, Cook and Eat’ programme which teaches students how to grow and prepare fresh produce.
September
Hamilton Group Riding for the Disabled
Around 140 children and young adults with disabilities will soon be enjoying the therapeutic benefits of horse riding thanks to a $6,000 grant made to Hamilton Group Riding for the Disabled.
September
South Auckland Health Foundation
A $5,000 grant made to the South Auckland Health Foundation will contribute to the establishment of an ongoing fund to secure the future health of the children at Kidz First Children’s Hospital at Middlemore.
September
Tirohia School
A $3,500 grant to Tirohia School in Paeroa is music to the students’ ears. The funds will be used to purchase three keyboards and accessories for the school’s music programme.
June
June
The First Tee
The First Tee New Zealand will be able to teach children life skills and develop their self esteem with its $4,000 grant.
June
Oliver Posa
Hamilton teenager Oliver Posa, 13, will soon be enjoying the sport of hand-cycling thanks to the Mazda Foundation.
June
Edmonton Primary School
A grant to Edmonton Primary School in Te Atatu, Auckland was music to its students’ ears.
June
Hohepa Canterbury
A $2905 grant made to Hohepa Canterbury, a provider of residential services for intellectually disabled adults, will fund a native garden at its farm which all of its residents will be able to access and enjoy.
June
Tamati Robens
Rotorua teenager Tamati Robens (14) will soon be experiencing the language and culture of Mexico with his $2,500 Mazda Foundation grant.
March
March
Charlotte Davis
New Zealand Under 19 Womens Touch Rugby member Charlotte Davis will soon have the chance to be selected for a significant trans-Tasman match in 2011.
March
Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind
New Zealand’s only library service for blind and partially sighted communities will receive an upgrade.
March
South Taranaki District Museum Trust
A $4,000 grant to the South Taranaki Museum in Patea will enable its visitors to learn more about its history when a glass waka prow is installed.
March
NZ Land Search & Rescue Inc.
New Zealand’s received a $5,880 grant to run a New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Inc.
March
Whakatane Blue Light Ventures
Whakatane Youth will soon have more resources at their fingertips to build their self-esteem and leadership skills.
2009
September
September
Adi Bhattacharya
Adi Bhattacharya of Auckland will purchase an insulin pump with his $8,500 grant.
September
Project Kiwi Trust
Project Kiwi Trust received funding for a kiwi enhancement project. The $6,500 grant will assist in the incubation and hatching of kiwi eggs.
September
Hibiscus Coast Schools Waterwise Society Inc.
A $6,265 grant to Hibiscus Coast Schools Waterwise Society Inc.
June
June
James Rastrick
James Rastrick is on his way to the Junior Clay Target World Championships in Melbourne this November with the help of his $3,000.00 Mazda Foundation grant.
June
Garden to Table Trust, Auckland
One of the largest grants will help the Garden to Table Trust establish a pilot programme in primary schools where children aged seven to ten will learn to grow, harvest, prepare and share seasonal produce as part of their everyday learning.
June
New Zealand Science and Technology Charitable Trust
New Zealand’s only independent science centre will use their $8,870.00 grant to purchase two concept cars and gas station sets from Germany for a fuel cell exhibition
June
Ruakaka Surf Life Saving Patrol Inc.
A $2,715.00 grant to the Ruakaka Surf Life Saving Patrol will make Uretiti Beach safer this summer through the purchase of a portable lifeguard tower.
June
Wellington City Mission
Ten young students are able to attend gymnastic classes as part of the Wellington City Mission’s Mission for Youth Alternative Education School thanks to a $700.00 Mazda Foundation grant.
March
March
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
One of the larger grants was given to the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra which exists to enliven and enrich the lives of Aucklanders through orchestral music.
March
Helena Prosser, Auckland
The Mazda Foundation grant for $2,500.00 will assist in the costs of getting an Oamaru teenager to Seattle, Washington to participate in groundbreaking research into the correction of musculoskeletal deformities.
March
Steps Tap Dancing Club
Seven Christchurch tap dancers are on their way to perform at the World Dance Championship in Long Beach, California in July with the help of their Mazda Foundation grant.
March
Hauraki Rail Trail Trust
The planned Hauraki Rail Trail from Paeroa to Thames has been given a boost with a Mazda Foundation grant of $4,500.00.
March
Royal New Zealand Plunket Society Inc
More children will be safely restrained in car seats thanks to a $5,000.00 grant for The Royal New Zealand Plunket Society’s car seat rental programme.
2008
September
September
Hokonui Moonshiners Festival
Organisers of the annual Hokonui Moonshiners Festival in Gore will be able to promote their unique event to a wider audience thanks to a grant from the Mazda Foundation.
September
Hearing House, Auckland
The largest grant of $6,059 was given to Auckland-based organisation the Hearing House which supports children who have received a cochlear implant but aren’t learning to listen or speak like their hearing peers.
September
Michaela Challis, Matamata
Michaela Challis is on her way to studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts and launching her career in the film and television industry with her Mazda Foundation grant of $3,000.
September
Southern REAP, Winston
The Mazda Foundation grant of $1,760 to Southern REAP (Rural Education & Activities Programme) will mean 12 young people will experience the beautiful Mavora Lakes in Fiordland, National Park on a three day outdoor education camp.
September
Mauriceville School, Masterton
Mauriceville School’s grant of $3,300 will be used to purchase new gym and sports equipment. The current equipment is in urgent need of replacing.
June
June
StarJam Charitable Trust
25 young people with disabilities will be given the opportunity to participate in StarJam’s Talent Expansion Programme thanks to a grant from the Mazda Foundation.
June
Jensen Downes Picture Company
A Mazda Foundation grant of $20,000.00 to Jensen Downes Picture Company will be used to fund a short fi entitled ‘Station’.
June
Alesia Peng, Hamilton
A Mazda Foundation grant will soon help seven-year-old Alesia Peng from Hamilton get to school.
June
Tara Randell, Ngaruawahia
With the help of a grant from the Mazda Foundation, Tara Randell will soon be the fi rst New Zealander to train at the prestigious Laine Theatre Arts in London.
June
Woodend Volunteer Fire Brigade
Volunteer fire fighters in Woodend will be much better equipped to respond to emergencies with the help of a Mazda Foundation grant.
March
March
KidsCan Shoes for Kids Programme
Hundreds of financially disadvantaged children will have warm and dry feet this winter, thanks to a grant from the Mazda Foundation.
March
Performing Arts Competition Association of New Zealand
The Mazda Foundation is helping young performers pursue their dreams.
March
Whangaroa Community Music Group
Young people in the far North with a passion for music are being given the chance to pursue their talents
March
Wellington Boys’ and Girls’ Institute
The BGI’s Open Door Service chill out zone has four new couches, a coffee table and rugs and cushions and is now a functional area to hold meetings
March
One Tree Point School, Northland
Four special needs children from One Tree Point School, a remote Northland coastal school, will be able to continue to benefit from the therapy that horse riding provides them.
2007
June
June
Mazda Foundation Performing Arts Tuition Scholarship
A further 12 talented young performers will be able to follow their dreams thanks to the Mazda Foundation’s generous support
June
Monarch Butterfly New Zealand Trust
Butterflies as pollinators are key indicators of the health of the environment. However indigenous butterflies appear to be disappearing.
June
Food For Thought Programme
Mt Wellington children will have fresh fruit to eat at school
June
Fitzroy Surf Life Saving Club
The extra numbers of young surf life savers at Fitzroy this year will get the equipment they need
June
Clinton Play Centre
Kids at Clinton Playcentre got an early Christmas present when they turned up and saw the Kindy’s new playhouse.
March
March
Treemendous School Makeovers
Treemendous School Makeovers is a joint initiative by the Mazda Foundation and Project Crimson which launched in 2007 to give New Zealand primary and intermediate schools the chance to improve and enhance their school grounds through the planting of native trees.
March
KidsCan Charitable Trust
Disadvantaged kids won’t have to go to school wet this winter thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Mazda Foundation.
March
Play it Strange Trust – Budding Musicians set to be strumming to a new tune
Mazda Foundation grant enables Play it Strange to expand its Ukulele in Schools programme.
March
Young adventurers are happy campers
More than 147 youths have benefited from a grant which has provided them with the tools they need for their intrepid adventures.
March
Kidz First Children’s Hospital
Mazda Foundation delivers Christmas cheer to Kidz First Children’s Hospital
2006
September
September
Mazda Performing Arts Tuition Scholarships
Young ballerina Katherine Grange (pictured) will follow her dream to pursue prestigious studies in Dance thanks to a generous grant from the Mazda Foundation.
September
New Plymouth Old Boys Swimming and Surf Club
Aspiring lifeguards will be learning to save lives with quality equipment this summer thanks to a grant from the Mazda Foundation.
September
TalkLink Trust
Communication is something you can’t live without. Which is why the Mazda Foundation has supported TalkLink Trust.
September
New Zealand Monarch Butterfly Trust
With funding from the Mazda Foundation, Jacqui Knight from the Monarch Butterfly New Zealand Trust headed off in September for a whirl-wind tour of New Zealand.
June
June
The Books for Babes Trust
Auckland City babes will benefit from an educational initiative thanks to a grant from the Mazda Foundation.
June
Peria School’s Native Tree Nursery
The future generation at Peria School can get their little green fingers stuck into what really counts thanks to a grant from the Mazda Foundation.
March
March
Monarch Butterfly New Zealand Trust
An important project to monitor and protect New Zealand’s native Monarch Butterfly can take flight thanks to an $8,000 grant by the Mazda Foundation for a nation-wide research project.
March
Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand
One of the biggest challenges faced by kids with Cystic Fibrosis, is keeping up with their schooling when so much of their time is spent in hospital.
March
Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Programme
The award-winning Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Centre cares for, treats and rehabilitates 1300 injured native birds each year – including our country’s icon, the Kiwi.
March
Wiri Central
Wiri Central Primary School’s Kapa Haka and Tongan cultural groups are enjoying their new uniforms, purchased through a grant of $4,910 from the Mazda Foundation.
March
Paul White – Afflicted with Guillain Barre Syndrome
Paul was diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome, a disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system, often causing paralysis as a result.
March
Homai Kindergarten
Homai Kindergarten in Manurewa, Auckland received a Mazda Foundation Grant of $2,262 to purchase canvases and art materials.
