Grants and Awards Subcommittee – Tuesday 21 April

Published on 05 May 2026

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The Grants and Awards Sub-Committee met on Tuesday 21 April to assess the applications received for the Community Group Grants and Creative Communities Scheme.

Community Group Grants

While $39,579 was available for distribution from the Community Group Grants, applications totalling $77,457 were received.

This fund plays a vital role in supporting the not-for-profit community groups that strengthen the wellbeing, connection and resilience of our community.

Application Project  Award 
 Age Concern Waitaki Services programmes and visitor service  $5000.00 
CCS Disability Action Services Ltd. Waitaki Purchase of roller blind for office $470.00 
Five Forks Playgroup Five Forks Playgroup heat pump  $2500.00
The Royal NZ Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Community desexing vouchers for Waitaki residents facing hardship $2500.00 
 Life Education Trust Coastal Otago Delivery of Healthy Harold Program in Waitaki District Schools $3000.00
Te Ha o Maru Mana Tane (men's Hauora wellbeing programme) $2000.00
Maheno Public Hall Inc. Heating for hall, 2 heat pumps $3000.00 
 Kurow Enhancement Group Half wine barrel planting for Kurow Main Street $172.00 
Hampden Energy Society Inc. A set of wood vices for Hampden School & Community workship $2000.00
 Oamaru Tuvalu Community Tuvalu Independence Day Celebration Programme $1000.00
NZ Remembrance Army Waitaki Headstone for Private Edmond Davey $1300.00
 North Otago Malayalee Association North Otago Malayalee Cultural Celebration Programme $1000.00 
Excelsior Rugby and Associated Sports Club Fitting new lights for practices and evening games $3000.00
 Kurow Wetland Kurow Wetland planting of shrubs  $642.00
Otematata Golf Club Inc. Planting of shrubs in new garden $750.00
Otago Neighbourhood Support Community Engagement - Camera signs/flag base  $435.00
Oamaru Tap Dancing Association Tap Dancing Competition - 60th Anniversary $1000.00
North Otago Hockey Association `U16 Representatives Ball Kits $300
   Total $30.069.00

 

Creative Communities Scheme – 21 April 2026

The Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) is a relationship between Creative New Zealand and local councils that fund local arts projects and helps New Zealanders engage with creativity in their own communities. The scheme is funded by Creative New Zealand and administered by Waitaki District Council.

Applicant Project Award
Luzette Crossan Luzette's Art Classes and Workshops $2800.00
Southern Cancer Society Bags Of Hope $850.00 
Musical Theatre Oamaru MTO 70th Anniversary Show $3500.00
Byrony Matthews Bringing Harmony South - The Vocal Collective Labour Weekend Tour $1000.00
Oamary Tap Dancing Association Oamaru Tap Dancing Annual Competitions $2000.00
Zenobia Southcombe  Harakeke Weaving & Photography $1531.00
   Total $11,761.00

 

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