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Grants allocated in March 2025

Last updated: 12 Aug 2025 8:41am

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    • In March 2025, the Dunedin City Council (DCC) allocated a total of $298,983.07 in grants from the following grant funds (see below)

    The allocations include both DCC-funded grants, Creative Communities Scheme and Waste Minimisation grants (administered by the DCC on behalf of Creative New Zealand and the Ministry for the Environment respectively).

    Biodiversity

    Grant RecipientPurpose of GrantAmount Allocated
    Matai Hill Trust (Ben Ponne)Contribute toward the establishment of 6,500 plants within a 1.5 ha project area of QEII covenant. Funding is specifically sought to purchase planting hardware including plant guards, mats, and stakes$4,400.00
    Steven NicholContribute toward contractor costs associated with the purchase of plants and their protective equipment for the restoration of a tributary of Deep Stream$5,000.00
    Tim RitchiePurchase 500 trees and associated planting tangibles to assist with the revegetation of Otāne headland$4,378.81
    Julie and Pete DrydenContribute toward fencing material costs to finish fencing off two sections of the property for enhancement. Remaining funds to contribute toward plants for revegetation of fenced areas$4,000.00
    Peter and Priya WilliamsContribute to contractor costs for the control of woody weeds across the 1.2 ha of recently revegetated land$5,000.00
    Reid Family Trust (Claire Reid)Contribute to stage 2 of the project which entails revegetating the remaining 1.5 ha area. Specifically, the funding will contribute toward plants purchase (2,000)$4,400.00
    Tomahawk-Smaills Beach Care TrustContribute to fencing materials and planting tangibles for the protection and revegetation of coastal sea lion habitat along Tomahawk Creek$3,500.00
    Karin LudwigRevegetate the fenced riparian margin of Lindsay Creek to improve indigenous riparian and freshwater values$3,050.00
    Alister YoungPurchase plants for the revegetation of 1 ha indigenous shrubland and DOC250 traps for installation around project area$2,500.00
    Tom BrownlieContribute to plant purchase and planting tangibles for revegetation of 1 ha fenced area with ecologically appropriate species$4,000.00
    Mid Taieri Wai (Strath Taieri Agriculture & Rural Tourism Trust)Contribute toward purchase of 5,200 native plants for the ecological restoration of Shannon Stream$4,500.00
    Evan Hurst (Pacific View Limited)Contribute toward the purchase of 1,200 plants to restore an area of fenced wetland$4.000.00
    Total$48,728.81

    Community Events

    Grant RecipientPurpose of GrantAmount Allocated
    Dunedin Folk ClubTo support general costs of venue hire, infrastructure set up and production costs$6,500.00
    Dunedin Fringe Arts TrustProduction expenses for the 2025 NZYWF including contract personnel, materials, marketing costs, and administration of the festival$6,770.00
    Dunedin Senior Chinese AssociationVenue hire, technical support, and other event delivery expenses$3,222.50
    Dunedin Town Hall Organ TrustTo support the cost of newspaper advertising$977.50
    Fire In Ice Outrigger Canoe ClubVenue hire, event costs, safety and support fees$2,000.00
    Indian Students AssociationSound and AV System$1,500.00
    NZ Competitive Aerobics FederationFunding towards sound equipment and venue hire$2,110.00
    Otago Bersatu Games 2025Equipment hire for their Carnival on the final day of the 6 Day Games$3,825.00
    Pakistan Association of OtagoThe venue hire, cultural performances, catering for the community feast, any necessary infrastructure for the event, the organisation and promotion of the event$4,400.00
    Rohit Jain Dunedin Indian AssociationVenue hire, sound and lighting, decorations, performer fees, marketing, and promotion$7,500.00
    Taieri Amateur Wrestling ClubFunding towards venue hire and St John First Aid$2,800.00
    Total$41,605.00

    Community Grants

    Grant RecipientPurpose of GrantAmount Allocated
    Aphasia New Zealand (AphasiaNZ) Charitable TrustTo help with the costs of the Community Aphasia Advisor wages$1,000.00
    Aroha Ki Te Tamariki Trust. TA: Whakaata Tohu Tohu, Mirror ServicesTo help with the purchase of the basketball hoop and to contribute to their Basketball facilities$4,000.00
    Autism New Zealand IncTo help with operating costs including salary/wages$1,000.00
    Caversham Baptist ChurchTo help with the wages of staff.$3,000.00
    Caversham Toy Library IncTo help with wages for Toy Librarian and rent$3,000.00
    CCS Disability Action Otago IncTo help with the costs of salary/wages$2,000.00
    Disability Resource Centre Services TrustTo help with wages and venue hire$1,000.00
    Dunedin Bedding BankTo help with the purchases of resources to support our homeless$2,500.00
    Dunedin Korean Language & Culture SocietyTo help with the costs of running the programme$3,000.00
    Dunedin Parents CentreTo help with the running costs of the education events$1,500.00
    Dunedin Revival Centre Tonga AOG YouthTo help purchase equipment for sports, mentoring (Stationery) and workshops$4,000.00
    Dunedin Tongan CommunityTo help with the running of the homework/language classes$4,000.00
    Enabling NZ (Enabling Love & Friendship)To help with operational costs$4,000.00
    English Language Partners DunedinTo help with venue hire for the ESOL Literacy classes$4,000.00
    Epilepsy New ZealandTo help with operational and salary costs$1,000.00
    Kura KaiTo help with Travel, accommodation and wages for the General Manager to visit schools in Dunedin$1,000.00
    Life Matters Suicide Prevention TrustTo help with the salary costs of the administrators$5,000.00
    Little Miracles TrustTo help with the wages of the Family Peer Support Co-ordinator$3,000.00
    Muslim University Student AssociationTo help with the venue cost$2,000.00
    North East Valley Cricket ClubTo help in the purchase of three cricket net cages$1,000.00
    Ōtākou Māori Women’s Welfare LeagueTo help with the costs of the materials for Craft Supplies, promotional banner, venue hire costs and appreciation, resources eg Sporting equipment, acknowledge volunteer time$2,100.00
    Pioneer Opportunities Resources TrustTo help with the Hall Coordinator's Wages$2,000.00
    Pregnancy Help Inc Dunedin BranchTo help with the wages of staff running the drop-in centre$5,000.00
    Presbyterian Support Otago IncTo help with the wages for the two Buddy Coordinators$5,000.00
    Red Frogs NZ TrustTo help support the Red Frogs Safe Zone activations across Dunedin City during 2025$4,000.00
    Royal New Zealand Plunket TrustTo help with the wages of two staff members$1,000.00
    Sailability OtagoTo help purchase equipment$3,000.00
    Shakti community Council IncTo help with the rent of the drop in centre$4,000.00
    St Kilda Surf Life Saving ClubTo help with funding for Replacement IRB Motor$5,000.00
    Taieri Tennis Club IncTo help with purchase of tennis balls, ball buggies, kids racquets, and to help with admin salary$2,000.00
    The CanInspire Charitable TrustTo help with the tutor fees for CanBead creative workshops$1,500.00
    The Order of St John South Island Regional Trust BoardTo help with the operating costs of the Health Shuttle for Dunedin$1,000.00
    The South Island (Te Waipounamu) Branch of the Muscular Dystrophy Assn of NZ Inc.The help with the Fieldworker Wages and support group expenses$1,000.00
    The Southern Youth Development Trust BoardTo support the costs of the alternative education programme$5,000.00
    Turning Point Counselling Service, East Taieri ChurchTo help with the costs of rental space and subsidised counselling services.$4,000.00
    West Taieri Pony Club IncTo help with the costs of insuring the clubrooms$731.45
    Total$97,331.45

    Creative Communities

    Grant RecipientPurpose of GrantAmount Allocated
    Alan GrayTo contribute to production costs and equipment hire$1,500.00
    Dance ŌtepotiArtist fees (dance commission)$3,000.00
    dance.happy.doom.crewWages, artist fees, venue hire, sound equipment hire, marketing and manaakitanga for artists$2,269.00
    Dunedin Edinburgh Sister City SocietyTo contribute to performers’ remuneration$2,000.00
    Dunedin Folk ClubContribution to artist fees$3,500.00
    Dunedin Workers' Education Association Te Wāhi Ākoranga o Ōtepoti Inc.Support tutor fees and course costs$4,144.00
    E-KareArtist fees, production, promotion, and associated costs$3,500.00
    Garthruth GanaiiCost of materials and venue hire for arts workshops$2,715.00
    GASP! Dance TrustTo assist with tutor and venue costs for GASP! Dance showcase events$1,500.00
    Jess NicholsonTo support artist remuneration, materials, and workshop costs$3,000.00
    Metonymic TrustVenue hire, equipment hire, artist and admin fees, promotion$920.00
    Music Education OtagoArtist and MC fees$1,450.00
    Naga Harshietha DhandapaniTutor fees, workshop materials, promotion, venue hire$2,340.00
    Nathaniel OtleyArtist fees, venue hire, and promotion$2,855.50
    Oliver ConnewTo support venue and teaching costs for a series of dance classes$2,250.00
    Rock Quest Charitable TrustVenue hire, production, and security costs$2,000.00
    Rosie HillArtist and personnel costs, venue hire, promotion and admin costs$1,500.00
    Sarah McGaughranTo support gallery rent and costs, including marketing$3,820.00
    Swing Riot DunedinTo support tutor fees at the Dunedin Swing Festival 2025$3,000.00
    Teokotai TautuaTo provide remuneration for the performers$4,500.00
    Zehavit DarlingtonContribute to artist fees for school workshops$1,000.00
    Total$52,763.65

    DCC Arts Grants

    Grant RecipientPurpose of GrantAmount Allocated
    Brighton Club IncorporatedContribution towards equipment hire$2,500.00
    Dunedin Fringe Arts TrustContribution towards personnel costs for Amped music workshops$3,000.00
    Dunedin Opera Company IncorporatedContribution towards artist remuneration$2,750.00
    Dunedin Performing Arts Competitions SocietyContribution towards venue hire costs$1,000.00
    Indian Ink TrustContribution towards venue hire and associated personnel costs$3,000.00
    iNDxContribution towards the exhibition launch costs and advertising$2,500.00
    Manu Scripts (Māori & Pasifika Education Trust)Contribution towards the book launches for three new publications$2,500.00
    Metonymic TrustContribution towards equipment and venue hire, personnel costs, artist fees, travel costs$3,000.00
    Music Education OtagoContribution towards personnel and performer costs$3,000.00
    Naatya School of Indian Dance (under auspice of Dance Ōtepoti)Contribution towards the costs of venue hire, promotion, sound equipment hire, and recording of event$2,000.00
    National Flash Fiction DayContribution towards venue hire, artist fees, facilitator fees and marketing materials$2,500.00
    NZ Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc) Otago Southland BranchContribution towards printing, advertising, artist fees and wages$1,206.03
    RasaContribution towards the event production – sound and lighting$2,500.00
    Studio2Contribution towards venue hire, presentation materials, tutor, and volunteer costs$1,498.97
    Wakari Art GroupContribution towards venue hire$1,245.00
    West Harbour Arts Charitable TrustContribution towards the artist fees$2,000.00
    Total$36,200.00

    Waste Minimisation Community Grants

    Grant RecipientPurpose of GrantAmount Allocated
    Corstorphine KindergartenTo fund two warm farms and a sustainable living workshop at Orokonui Ecosanctuary$1,209.36
    Dunedin Midwinter CelebrationsTo subsidise waste minimisation at the 2024 Dunedin Midwinter Carnival event$2,660.00
    One Coast IncorporatedTo fund facilitator fees, venue hire, promotional material and workshop materials for a series of Waste Reduction Workshops$4,384.00
    Pregnancy Choice Dunedin - Inspire UpcyclingTo fund textile recycling fees and subsidise wages to help support their textile waste reduction programme$4,100.80
    Pregnancy Help Incorporated Dunedin BranchTo purchase reusable nappies to provide for free to whānau in Dunedin$5,000.00
    The Gift Trust (Sew on Period Care)To fund operational expenses and materials to help the continuation of Sew on Period Care$5,000.00
    Total$22,354.16

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