New Zealand Lottery Grants Board Distribution of Funds

Canterbury / Kaikoura Community
WAI-ORA TRUST
Since 1981, Wai-ora Trust has worked to
help people grow, find employment and learn
to care for the environment. Located on a
picturesque seven acre property near the
Christchurch airport, Wai-ora offers a diverse
set of programmes to the equally diverse
communities it serves.
The Trust received a grant of $56,500 in
June 2009 for administration, salaries,
volunteer costs and minor capital works.
To help encourage a healthy lifestyle, they offer
access to free garden plots where community
groups and individuals can grow their own
veggies. The gardens are available to everyone
and seeds, tools and support are all provided.
Participants are taught organic growing
techniques, and get a chance to socialise,
exercise and learn about a healthy diet.
They also offer a state-of-the-art fitness
centre that caters to people who are
concerned about improving or maintaining
their health, but may be put off or intimidated
by the atmosphere and costs of a mainstream
gym. Services include fitness assessments,
personal training, cardiovascular and strength
building equipment, and fitness plans that
encourage members to reach their goals.
Located 20km north of Christchurch, Waiora
also offers access to Rakautara Camp,
a place to get away from it all. Visitors to the
campsite can explore the hundreds of acres
of native bush and farmland, go snorkelling
or fishing, or simply chill out. It is a perfect
place for community groups to get together,
for wha- nau to celebrate or for a relaxing
weekend away from stress.
Wai-ora also provides a therapeutic
horticulture programme called Mara
Whakatutangata, which means “the garden
that makes people stand upright.” The
‘Enabling Gardens’ cater to a wide variety
of people, from various backgrounds
and abilities, who take part in social and
therapeutic activities that address cognitive
and physical impairments. By growing a
variety of different plants and taking part in
structured activities, participants can learn
and grow in a relaxing and safe environment.
Recipient Amount
15 Squadron (District of Timaru) Air
Training Corps $1,800
180 Degrees Trust $3,500
40+ Employment Support Trust $5,800
Addington Net $16,000
Adult Reading Assistance Scheme
(Christchurch) Inc $8,000
Agape Street Ministries Charitable Trust $13,000
Agender Christchurch Inc $12,500
Alliance Francaise de Christchurch Inc $5,000
Ambrosia Empowerment Trust $18,000
Anglican Care (Canterbury / Westland)
Social Service Council of the Diocese of
Christchurch City Mission Division $25,000
Anglican Care (Canterbury / Westland)
Social Service Council of the Diocese of
Christchurch Family and Community Division $54,819
Anglican Care (Canterbury / Westland)
Social Service Council of the Diocese of
Christchurch South Canterbury Division $30,000
Recipient Amount
Anxiety Support Canterbury $12,549
Arowhenua Whanau Services $6,000
Ashburton Cadet Corps Assn $2,500
Ashburton Council of Social Services $5,000
Ashburton Learning Centre Inc $7,500
Ashburton Resource Centre Charitable Trust $21,000
24 Lottery Grants Record 2008–2009 Regional Community Committees