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An aerial image of the Taupo control gates

TAUPŌ COMMUNITY FUND.

Mercury has been part of communities around Taupō and the Waikato awa for a long time. We’ve supported a lot of cool stuff over the years, and now we’re going to be able to do more. The Mercury Taupō Community Fund is an annual fund of $30,000 to support organisations and projects that benefit the communities around our power stations. This fund is open from 15 September to 15 October each year.

KEY INFORMATION

Applications to the Fund are considered by a small team including Mercury people who work or live around the Taupō area, 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 within the Taupō District Council area, and preference may be given to applications from communities around our power stations.

APPLY
Read the guidelines and complete the application form.
LET US KNOW
Once your funded project is complete, use the Report Back form to confirm how you've spent the funds and how the projects are benefiting the community.

Recently Funded Projects

1st Taupō Scout Group $3,000 towards installing an LPG califont hot water system.
Anamata $3,000 towards Health Promotion - Community Engagement.
Centre Stage Taupo Inc. $689 for a new portable heater for rehearsal space.
Hato Hone St John Mangakino $3,000 towards heating and lighting upgrades at Mangakino station and community hall.
House of Science $3,000 towards science resource kit for use with schools.
Ironkidz Taupō $4,000 for sponsorship of a leg of Ironkidz event.
Road Safety Education Ltd $2,600 for venue hire and facilitator fees for Tauhara College at Taupo Motorsport Park.
Taupō Family Centre Inc $3,000 towards whanau support resources, suicide prevention and safety cards.
Taupō Lakes and Waters $1,000 towards web-based resources for Lake Taupō protection.
Taupō Multicultural Community Council Inc. $1,000 towards helping immigrants and build cultural awareness.
Taupō Strings $1,000 towards operating costs and hosting workshops.
Taupō Underwater Hockey Club $500 towards replacement of gear.
Tri Sport Taupō $1,000 for finisher medals and hi viz vests for the youth triathlete festival.
Turangi Swimming Club $1,000 towards operating costs for swim lessons.
Upper Atiamuri School $1,000 towards AV gear to support school musical.
Volunteer Great Lake Taupō $1,000 towards signage, media and marketing for Community Carnival.

CONTACT US

For further information or discussion, please contact via email.