HAWKE'S BAY RUGBY COMMUNITY SUPPORT TRUST

THE TRUST

The Hawkes Bay Rugby Community Support Trust was established in 2023 following Cyclone Gabrielle to support the Hawkes Bay and people affected. So far with the help of One NZ through the One Good Kiwi app  $100,000 has been distributed to local community groups. An additional $70,000 has been provided to local hubs assisting with the recovery of Cyclone Gabrielle. The trust is providing ongoing support of local groups and affected areas. ​​​​​​​

OUR PURPOSE

To support and assist the Hawke’s Bay rugby community with relief from detrimental effects of natural disasters and events, sickness, injury and loss. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

OUR INTITAIVES

the HBRCST and One NZ were delighted to provide $100,000 split across the below groups.  

  • River of Silt 
  • Eskdale Hub 
  • Wairoa Young Achievers 
  • Hawke’s Bay Toy Drive 
  • Hawke’s Bay Surf lifesaving 
  • Coastguard Hawkes Bay  
  • Livestock Recovery Crew 
  • Environmental Centre Hawkes Bay 
  • Re-Source  
  • Hawkes Bay Land and Search Rescue 

CYCLONE GABRIELLE HUB SUPPORT

The HBRCST Trust has supported the following hubs established in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle. Each hub has received a donation of $5000 totalling over $70,000 so far. These funds have been allocated for community connection events, infrastructure improvements, and other needs.. We continue to work with other hubs to assist where we can. 

  • Dartmoor,
  • Puketapu,
  • Patoka,
  • Puketitiri,
  • Rissington & Glengarry,
  • Te Pohue,
  • Esk Valley,
  • Pakowhai,
  • Tangoio & Kaiwaka,
  • Waiohiki,
  • Omahu,
  • Moteo Pa,
  • Bayview & Whirinaki,
  • Nuhaka.

​​​​​​​We will continue to work with local hubs to support affected people in communities with other funds in the future. 

TRUSTEES

  • Brendan Mahoney 
  • Isabelle Crawshaw 
  • Steve Lunn 
  • Craig Riddiford 
  • Matt Lawson 

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS!

Without the help and support from our donors, this trust wouldn't be where it is today without the support from;

Gold Sponsors

  • ​​​​​​​One NZ
  • Countdown
  • Total Energies
  • Hawkes Bay Rugby Union
  • Auckland Rugby Union

Silver Sponsors

  • Stirling Sports Napier & Hastings
  • Mahony Shearing
  • Alexander Construction
  • Bin Hire Co
  • Auto Super Shoppes
  • One NZ - Staff Donations

Want to Donate or Enquire About Support?

  • The Hawke's Bay Community Support Trust welcomes any and all donatations. For more information about this trust, contact:
  • Dan Somerville 
  • 021484343 
  • [email protected]