Trust News
New Trust Manager
Helga Perry has been appointed to the role of Trust Manager of Greytown District Trust Lands Trust. Board Chair, Phil Holden, is delighted to confirm the appointment. “Helga has been the Trust’s administrator for the last eight years and has an intimate knowledge of...
100% Concessionary Grants for Greytown Community Organisations
Taking into consideration the need for certainty by Greytown Trust Land Trust’s tenants and a swell of community support for preserving the intention of land use, the Trust has agreed to apply a 100% rental concession to its legacy tenancies moving forward. A sunset...
Education Funding – December 2020
Under the Education Funding strategy the Trust for the 2020/21 financial year granted $53,701 to four Greytown education institutions. Kuranui College received $22,112 for its 2021 Inspire Time programme. Greytown Primary School received a grant of $21,322 for the...
Interim General Manager
Kia ora everyone, it is my pleasure to advise of the appointment of Paul Broughton as General Manager of the Greytown Trust Lands Trust on a contract basis. Paul brings an extensive background in commercial property to the Trust where amongst other roles he has been...
Changes at the Trust, September 2020
The Board Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson are appointed by and from among the six elected Trustees on the Board immediately following the election held every three years in October. Under Trust Standing Orders, on the anniversary of their appointment, the Board...
Education Funding – update from schools
In December 2019 the Trust gave out education bulk funding to Greytown Early Years, Greytown Kindergarten, Greytown Primary School and Kuranui College. See article https://greytowntrustlands.org.nz/september-2019-community-grant-funding-round-2/ Click on the links...
Sports Funding awarded to local Clubs
At their March 2020 Board meeting Trustees considered applications received from six clubs. Clubs were asked to apply under two main priorities; Priority 1: improved capability, support and retention and Priority 2: Increased opportunities for participation. Trustees...
March 2020 funding
Unfortunately due to Covid19 a number of the applications received for the March Community Funding round were withdrawn due to their projects not being able to proceed. Grants were awarded to: Parkinsons NZ Charitable Trust - $3,500 Greytown Heritage Trust - $1,000...
Greytown Sports and Recreation Hub Plan
Trustees are aware of the high level of community interest in the “Greytown Sports and Recreation Hub Plan” in the South Wairarapa District Council Annual Plan consultation document. The Trust fully supports this proposal. Click on the link below for information on...
A thank you note from Patrice, Principal of Greytown Primary School
Last week amidst all the Covid19 email updates we received a lovely message from Patrice the Principal of Greytown Primary School. The attached mp4 is a must see. Thanks for taking the time Patrice. "Hi Greytown Trustlands Trust team I hope that you are all doing...
Friday 17 April 2020: Trust to move to weekly creditor payment cycle
In recognition of the financial challenges faced by many of our suppliers and contractors during the Covid19 lockdown period the Board of Trustees has unanimously agreed with immediate effect to move from a monthly to a weekly creditor payment cycle, at least for the...
23 March 2020: Covid-19 – MESSAGE FROM TRUST CHAIRMAN
By now you will be aware the PM has announced an immediate shift in response level from 2 to 3, to be followed within 48 hours by a shift to the highest level 4. Implementation of level 4 means that all non-essential services and businesses will have to close down and...