Our community stories

living springs
Community Decarbonisation Fund

Living Springs

Living Springs is a not-for-profit outdoor education and environmental centre on Banks Peninsula, near Christchurch.

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hohepa hawkes bay
Community Decarbonisation Fund

Hōhepa Hawke’s Bay

Since 1957, Hōhepa Hawke's Bay has supported people with intellectual disabilities through homes, a school, day...

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just zilch
Community Decarbonisation Fund

Just Zilch

Founded in 2011 in Palmerston North, Just Zilch is New Zealand's longest-running free store.

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good neighbour
Community Decarbonisation Fund

Good Neighbour Aotearoa

Good Neighbour aims to bring the word 'neighbour' back to the Bay of Plenty.

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whakatipu reforestation trust
Community Decarbonisation Fund

Whakatipu Reforestation Trust

The Whakatipu Basin has lost around 95% of its indigenous biodiversity, and the Whakatipu Reforestation Trust was set...

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Community Decarbonisation Fund

The Graveyard Shift

The Graveyard Shift is a volunteer-led community group dedicated to reclaiming graves that would otherwise be lost to...

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Find out more about our funds

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    Power Up community fund

    Meridian’s community fund Power Up supports local projects in the areas near our generation assets. It’s one way we can recognise the importance of local communities to our hydro and wind operations.
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    Community Decarbonisation Fund

    We’re taking our role in helping Aotearoa reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 seriously. We want to accelerate decarbonisation across the nation and want to help others do the same. We’re proud to introduce our Community Decarbonisation Fund – specifically set up to help community groups across Aotearoa reduce their carbon emissions.