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New Zealand Lottery Grants Board Distribution of Funds

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LOTTERY COMMUNITY COMMITTEES<br />

National Community Committee<br />

Te Tahua Hapori Nga - Whakaurunga<br />

A PERFECT PLACE<br />

TO PLAY<br />

Whether it is zipping around on a push bike,<br />

piecing together a colourful jigsaw or solving<br />

mysteries in a game <strong>of</strong> Cluedo, all children<br />

love to play.<br />

Toys are important tools for helping kids learn<br />

and grow through play, and not all families<br />

can afford to buy new toys or keep up with<br />

their children’s changing interests.<br />

Toy libraries aim to make sure everyone can<br />

access well-designed toys, games, puzzles<br />

and equipment. Operating similarly to public<br />

libraries, families and caregivers become<br />

members and, for a minimal cost, they can<br />

borrow toys for a fixed time period. They also<br />

aim to be a place where families can connect<br />

and interact with other families.<br />

The National Community Committee provided<br />

a grant <strong>of</strong> $156,700 to the Toy Library<br />

Federation <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Zealand</strong> for salaries<br />

and the purchase <strong>of</strong> toys. There are 225<br />

toy libraries to serve over 12,000 families<br />

throughout the country.<br />

Funding will also enable the Federation to<br />

run a series <strong>of</strong> regional meetings and to<br />

reprint manuals.<br />

The regional meetings bring together a great<br />

mix <strong>of</strong> experienced and new committee<br />

members and provide an opportunity for<br />

networking and sharing ideas.<br />

The manuals, which are sent to each library<br />

free <strong>of</strong> charge, provide guidance when<br />

setting up and information on how to operate<br />

as a not-for-pr<strong>of</strong>it organisation.<br />

One National and 11 regional<br />

Community Committees fund<br />

developmental or preventative<br />

projects, welfare and support<br />

services, or projects that<br />

improve the wellbeing <strong>of</strong> people<br />

in the community.<br />

12 <strong>Lottery</strong> <strong>Grants</strong> Record 2008–2009<br />

National Community Committee

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