“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”

To make the Strath Taieri region an even more connected community, where people love to live, contribute and engage.

We will achieve this by supporting the building of resilience through targeted funding of community initiatives over time.  

( Kia whakapau kaha te whakawhanaungatanga i te rohe o Strath Taieri, kia ngākau nui te hunga e noho ana, e whaiwhakaaro ana, e whai wāhi ana ki ngā kaupapa hou. )

Over time,  people in our community will become more connected, become part of initiatives/events, contribute to new ideas, and welcome support and feedback to continue enhancing our piece of paradise.  All positive trends that lead to an increased level of Community Engagement.  

( Kia whakapiki te whakawhanaungatanga o te iwi i te rohe i te wā e whakaritea ana, kia whakapau kaha ki ngā whakaaro hōu, ki te whakapūmau, me te whakapā atu i te tautoko me te whakahoki whakamāramatanga, whakamiharo. 

The TRUST is committed to growing the skills and competencies of our people to undertake projects and initiatives that they are passionate about.  

Therefore, enhancing technology skills is a Trust focus and we hope our courses will energise people to go after their passions and with our help, if needed. 

( Kia whakapau kaha te kaupapa ki te whakapakari i ngā pūkenga me ngā āheinga o ngā tāngata ki te whakahaere i ngā kaupapa, i ngā whakahirahira rātou e whaiwhakaaro ana. )

Right now, Rebecca Costelloe is doing a great job with support from MPI, Dunedin City Council, Department of Internal Affairs, and the Catalytic Foundation. When her current term ends, we'll be looking for funds to keep her on board. 

Please make yourself known to Rebecca if you have any queries regarding Applications for Funding or any of the TRUSTS initiatives.

Already several projects have received significant funding through the TRUST including the incredible team at THE FOOD FAIRIES with their COVID SUPPORT PACKS. Read more

Thanks to support from LOTTO, the Trust now offers two community trailers for hire: a CHILLER trailer for keeping food and drinks cool, and a newly arrived BBQ trailer ready for enhancing local events.  Read more.

Being connected is crucial for understanding our future, making our effort to update the Strath Taieri Phone Book a promising beginning. 

Additionally, the TRUST is exploring future projects to regularly assess our community wellness and foster face-to-face connections with local groups. Stay tuned for updates!  Read more