http://www.trinitylands.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.trinitylands.co.nz en-us Sun, 15 Mar 2026 02:38:52 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.trinitylands.co.nz/blog/post/159746/hunt-for-good/ Hunt for Good is a not-for-profit initiative dedicated to sustainably managing New Zealand’s wild deer populations while nourishing families and communities in need. By working alongside experienced volunteer hunters, supportive landowners, and local businesses, we harvest high-quality wild venison and donate it to food banks and community groups across the Bay of Plenty, Hawke’s Bay, and Manawatū regions. Our mission is to restore ecological balance, reduce waste, and provide a valuable so... Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:25:27 +1300 http://www.trinitylands.co.nz/blog/#post159746 http://www.trinitylands.co.nz/blog/post/159744/unleashing-potential-in-young-people/ Youth Encounter is a transformational organisation dedicated to helping young people live life wide open—full of purpose, growth, and hope. Through fun, acceptance, genuine connection, and empowering support, they create a safe place of belonging where young lives can be strengthened and equipped to thrive. Using activity-based experiences, therapeutic approaches, mentorship, and personal development opportunities, Youth Encounter helps young people discover their identity, build resilience, a... Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:54:24 +1300 http://www.trinitylands.co.nz/blog/#post159744 http://www.trinitylands.co.nz/blog/post/117017/a-game-changer/ When Melissa and Richard McBride finally found True Colours Children’s Health Trust, they felt an enormous weight lifted. Their son Oliver was diagnosed with epilepsy at three and, Melissa says, finding True Colours was a game-changer.“After a couple of years of trying to navigate Oliver’s condition ourselves, and not knowing what we didn’t know, we were put in touch with True Colours. It was just amazing – suddenly having someone who was on our team.”Melissa McBride... Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:04:49 +1300 http://www.trinitylands.co.nz/blog/#post117017 http://www.trinitylands.co.nz/blog/post/117015/a-place-of-opportunity/ Putaruru charity Transform Aotearoa would not exist if Ian Elliott, the late Trinity Lands chairman, had not connected with local prison officer of 30 years, Lamen Hohaia.Together, they launched Transform Aotearoa to help Putaruru families affected by imprisonment. The charity helps people who have been in prison, and their families, find purpose and stability as they move forward.Eight years later, Lamen is still at Transform. He leads the organisation’s men’s programmes and says:“It's al... Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:07:50 +1300 http://www.trinitylands.co.nz/blog/#post117015 http://www.trinitylands.co.nz/blog/post/117013/serving-the-community/ A new emergency vehicle started operation in Tīrau in August 2022, ready to serve the surrounding community with everything from fires to crashes to drownings.Brett Fleming, Trinity Lands’ GM Sustainability, says the emergency response vehicle is an essential addition to the Tīrau Fire Brigade fleet.Trinity Lands donated $60,000 to purchase the vehicle, while $70,000 of additional community fundraising provided the cabinet on the back of the truck and specialised rescue and medical equipment... Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:02:19 +1300 http://www.trinitylands.co.nz/blog/#post117013 http://www.trinitylands.co.nz/blog/post/117010/feeding-hungry-young-minds/ At 5am every school day, the first workers start arriving at The Daily Charitable Trust’s commercial kitchen in Te Puke.With hair nets, gloves, and aprons on, they set out decks of 16 pieces of bread, add butter, cheese, ham, lettuce, and another slice of bread, and then cut each sandwich into triangles. They do this over and over, working fast and with a focus on meeting the needs of their community. More workers arrive throughout the morning until there is a loud, laughing group of around 18... Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:37:37 +1300 http://www.trinitylands.co.nz/blog/#post117010 http://www.trinitylands.co.nz/blog/post/117009/te-pukes-state-of-the-art-ambulance/ Te Puke is the home base for a brand new, state-of-the-art ambulance which will serve the ill and injured across the Western Bay of Plenty.Trinity Lands donated the $218,000 Mercedes Sprinter to St John at a ceremony in Te Puke on September 1, 2020. The vehicle is kitted out with the latest lifesaving equipment and offers a safe and comfortable work environment for paramedics.... Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:30:32 +1300 http://www.trinitylands.co.nz/blog/#post117009 http://www.trinitylands.co.nz/blog/post/117008/restoring-pokaiwhenua-stream/ Trinity Lands has helped set up a trust to support the environmental health of the Pōkaiwhenua Stream.The stream is a 56km long tributary of the Waikato River. It starts near Tokoroa and meets the Waikato River near Maungatautari. Keen cyclists will know the spot where the stream meets the river as the starting point of the popular Waikato River Trail.... Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:22:56 +1300 http://www.trinitylands.co.nz/blog/#post117008 http://www.trinitylands.co.nz/blog/post/117007/ian-elliott-memorial-scholarship-2020-winner-victoria-trayner/ Ngāi Tahu dairy farmer Victoria Trayner is the inaugural recipient of the Ian Elliott Memorial Scholarship. A $7,500 grant from Trinity Lands, the “Farming for Good” company Ian led for many years, will pay Victoria’s fees to attend the Fonterra Governance Programme in 2020.The day after her third child was born, Victoria Trayner wrote her application for the hotly-contested Fonterra Governance Programme.Not only was she accepted on to the course; she was also chosen as the inaugural... Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:16:38 +1300 http://www.trinitylands.co.nz/blog/#post117007 http://www.trinitylands.co.nz/blog/post/117006/donation-puts-south-waikato-menzshed-back-on-track-following-tool-theft/ Weeks after thieves stole close to $4000 worth of brand-new tools from the Tokoroa branch of the charity before it could even officially open, the shed has received a $5000 donation from New Zealand agriculture and horticulture business Trinity Lands Limited to replace them.Chairman Graeme Douglas said although the theft came as a significant blow, after preparing for months to get the shed up and running, the donation now means they can get back on track.SOURCE: Stuff.co.nz ... Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:09:38 +1300 http://www.trinitylands.co.nz/blog/#post117006