We know that Kawerau is a community where people get things done. The Mercury Kawerau Community Fund is an annual fund of $30,000 to support organisations and projects that benefit the communities around our power station. This fund opens in August each year.
KEY INFORMATION
Applications to the Fund are considered by a small team including Mercury people who work or live in Kawerau, to have a good understanding of where additional support (from the Fund) might make a real difference. We may not be able to accept all requests, or to support any request in full.
We will look at applications from the communities nearest our geothermal operations first.
RECENTLY FUNDED PROJECTS
Awakeri Scout Group
Updating signage at the den
$914
Edgecumbe Volunteer Fire Brigade
Jackets, helmet torches and torch holders
$2,500
Kawerau Boxing Club
For uniforms and tournament costs, new equipment
$4,000
Kawerau Junior Tennis Club
Tennis rackets, nets, balls and hire ablution block
$2,000
Kawerau Menz Shed
Towards running of the group
Kawerau Sports
Goal posts, crowd barrier, rugby shields
$3,000
Kawerau Whakaora Kai Store
Support access to healthy food
Rautahi Community Marae
Supporting a community day event
Rotoma Rotoehu Lakes Community Association
Matahi Spit children's playground