At the heart of our community

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Supporting good in our community

TECT is a nationally recognised trust leading the way in community funding and support. We aim to make a significant impact, shaping the quality of life and wellbeing of those living in the Western Bay of Plenty now and for generations to come. Since our establishment in 1993, we've been at the heart of our community making a difference with our distributions.

Making a transformational difference with our giving

TECT is part of the fabric of this region and we are ambitious for the future of our community.
So far this year, we have granted:

$1,451,667

Community Development

Supporting the people at the
heart of our community.

$1,117,779

Community Amenities

The places, spaces and amenities that
make the Western Bay a wonderful
place to live.

$675,680

Community Events

The cultural, sports and art events
that bring our community together.

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Latest News

Wairoa River Bridge Cycleway Underway

July 12th 2019Work has started on the Wairoa River Bridge cycleway which will complete the final link in the Omokoroa to Tauranga cycle trail. Contractor Brian Perry Civil Limited has set up its construction baseRead more

Vote of Confidence for Increased Granting Towards Transformational Community Projects

May 31st 2019A recent consultation of TECT beneficiaries has shown over 40% are keen to see the amount distributed to the community by the trust be increased. The consultation related to a special dividend ofRead more

TECT Announces New Rebate Payment Options

April 24th 2019Eligible TECT beneficiaries now have the option to receive their TECT rebate direct into their bank account. The change means rebates will no longer be paid via cheque. The new payment method is oneRead more

TECT Announces Special Distribution

April 18th 2019The TECT Trustees have agreed to distribute an unexpected windfall of $21M to consumers. This distribution is in addition to TECT’s regular annual rebate and has been made possible through aRead more

Tauranga RDA Celebrate Double the Support

February 26th 2019There’s nothing quite like a week filled with good news. TECT has just signed off another $70,000 in funding for Tauranga Riding for the Disabled (RDA), ensuring they can keep up their amazingRead more

Surf Club Celebrates Significant TECT Grant

October 23rd 2018As far as TECT grants go, this one will have long-reaching, life-saving benefits. TECT has just announced an $800,000 contribution to both the Mount Maunganui and Papamoa surf clubs for theirRead more

Scholarships Up for Grabs at New Tauranga Campus

July 26th 2018With the University of Waikato’s CBD campus beginning to take shape, it’s not just cutting an impressive figure on Tauranga’s city-scape. The future also looks brighter for tertiary studentsRead more

2018 TECT Trustee Election - Candidates Announced

June 1st 2018It’s election time again for TECT and the trust has again appointed Warwick Lampp from electionz.com Ltd as its independent returning officer to manage the process. The trust is administered byRead more

New Cyclist Bridges for Tauranga City

March 28th 2017Two new $285,000 cyclist and pedestrian bridges built over a stream at either end of the Takitumu Toll Road are part of the plan to create a commuter hub around the city. One of the bridges was builtRead more

Blessing Marks Milestone for TECT Community Hub

March 28th 2017A new Community Business Hub, led by TECT, has reached a significant milestone. A dawn karakia to mark the beginning of site preparation for the building at the Historic Village has been followedRead more

New TECT Trustees Announced

July 22nd 2016The results of the 2016 TECT Trustee Election have been confirmed by Independent Returning Officer, Warwick Lampp from Electionz.com Ltd. The three successful candidates are Bill Holland, AmandaRead more

TECT Grants $1 million for Iconic Bridge

April 18th 2016TECT is making a funding grant of $1 million for the construction of an iconic walkway and cycleway bridge across the Wairoa River. The bridge is a key component of the approximate $8 millionRead more

Visit us

The Kollective
Historic Village
17th Avenue
Tauranga, New Zealand

Write to us

The Kollective
DX Box HP40007
Tauranga 3112

Phone us

07 578 5094

Email us

info@tect.org.nz

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