Year Book 2021

KPMG
Global but local in every way
AT KPMG, OUR
PURPOSE IS to fuel
the prosperity of New
Zealand, for all New
Zealanders. It’s why
we’re passionate about
helping New Zealand’s
businesses succeed, the public sector
to achieve more, and our communities
to grow.
KPMG Tauranga’s clients are diverse
and span the Bay of Plenty region. We
work with our clients to understand their
business aspirations and we combine a
multi-disciplinary approach with deep,
practical industry knowledge to help our
clients tackle challenges and embrace
opportunities as they arise.
In addition to working with our clients
– helping them to prosper, we work
directly in the communities where our
clients operate, their staff and our staff
live, and aim to help our local community
thrive.
In particular, the Tauranga team have
built a deep relationship lasting over
eight years with Merivale school. Over
the years, we have helped raise funds for
a new school van, helped with breakfast
clubs, school camps, marshalled sports
days and other events that parents and
whānau aren’t always able to help with.
KPMG Citizenship Partner for Tauranga,
Mark Thomas says that the over 80 strong
Tauranga staff have taken the school
to heart. “Our people are committed
to helping the school and students
succeed. They are good mentors and
role models and are eager to spend
their time with the students.”
We don’t always fly solo with our
endeavours though, says Mark. “We’re
happy to rally both clients and the other
tenants at our 247 Cameron Road office
location, who are always willing to
help where they can. They know how
important the school is to KPMG and
they have no problem supporting our
efforts when asked.”
KPMG HELPED MERIVALE SCHOOL
RAISE FUNDS FOR A NEW VAN
One such event took place recently, with
a call-out from the school to help with a
sustainable gardening project. KPMG
led the charge and mucked-in with other
local businesses to build a garden and
orchard that students can use to learn
how grow their own kai. The result saw 20
trees planted and four veggie gardens
developed for the school. A tunnel house
which will allow the kids to raise their
own seedlings and learn about plant life
cycles, will also soon be installed which
will bring the project all together.
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