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Whakaoriori Wellbeing Project – Fostering social competence
The Whakaoriori Wellbeing Project aims to foster social competence as young people transition from early childhood to primary school and from primary to secondary school. A total grant value of $600,000 has been committed for this project over the next two to three years. The project takes a long-term approach with participants involved in programmes that span at least 12-24 months. The first recipients of funding from this project are St Patrick's Primary School and Chanel College. Together...
Art scholarship for top student to study animation
Former Kuranui College student Isabelle Davidson was awarded the 2021 Golden C’Art Scholarship from Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) to support her studies towards a Bachelor of Animation at Yoobee Colleges in Wellington. Worth $1,000, the scholarship is awarded annually to a top performing Wairarapa student in a fine arts subject going on to study an arts-related course at a New Zealand tertiary institution. The recipient is selected through agreement by Wairarapa secondary school...
Trust announces 2021 education grants
A diverse lineup of locally-based community organisations and education providers have received funding for education programmes from the Masterton Trust Lands Trust, boosting opportunities and access to life-long learning. A total of $101,726 has been granted by the Trust to help 13 organisations in the Masterton district. The money will support programmes that strengthen Pasifika cultural identity through performing arts, improve mental health resilience through creative outlets, and empower...
Science scholarship for Masterton student
Like thousands of other students around New Zealand, Bianca Green of Masterton is, this week, sorting through mountains of gear she has hauled down to Dunedin and settling into university halls of residence.
Masterton Trust Lands Trust launches the Whakaoriori Wellbeing Project
Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT/the Trust) is embarking on a bold and collaborative initiative to significantly improve the educational outcomes of students across the Masterton district. Through focusing on a single identified area where it believes it can have the greatest impact, and recognising the benefits of multi-year funding commitment and collaboration across the whole education sector, the Trust will support school initiatives to improve wellbeing and ‘social competency’. “The...
Funding announced for Masterton education programmes and COVID-hit NFPs
An exciting array of education programmes across Masterton have just received funding from the Masterton Trust Lands Trust, boosting opportunities for learning for both young and old. From outdoor education, to digital technology, the arts and history, to sports and more, nearly $130,000 has been granted to 18 organisations from the newly established community education grants fund. This fund was established during the year to offer grants to community and education organisations involved in...
Masterton Trust Lands Trust offers community education grants
Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) is offering grants to community and education organisations involved in providing local education programmes and opportunities. The new community education fund is providing a total of $125,000 in grants, with grants available up to $15,000 each. “The community education grants are available to a wider range of organisations than we have previously provided funding to,” said MTLT Education Committee Chair Christine Brewster. “The aim of this approach is to...
Golden C’Art Scholarship awarded to local student
Former St Matthew’s Collegiate student Gemma Sims has been awarded this year’s Golden C’Art Scholarship from Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) to help with her study towards a Bachelor of Design with Honours at Massey University in Wellington. Worth $1,000, the scholarship is awarded to a top performing Wairarapa student in a fine arts subject who is going on to study an arts-related course at a New Zealand tertiary institution. The recipient is selected through agreement by Wairarapa...
MTLT provides new home for Wairarapa Woodworkers Guild
There will be more opportunities for local people to develop woodworking skills after Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) provided the Wairarapa Woodworkers Guild with a concessional rent grant and larger facility to operate from. The Guild has relocated from Carterton Men’s Shed into the MTLT-owned former trout hatchery building adjacent to Millennium Reserve. Guild president Nick Crozier said the building was ideal for the organisation, which has a growing membership. “It’s fantastic to have...
Scholarship awarded to local hairdressing apprentice
The training and career aspirations of local hairdressing apprentice Kylie Harris have been given a boost after she was awarded a Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) Tenant Apprentice Scholarship recently. Six scholarships are available annually to apprentices working for tenants of MTLT to assist them with industry training fees. Worth up to $1,000 each, the scholarships are part of the Trust’s education grants programme. Working at Michelle’s Hair Studio in Masterton, Ms Harris is in the...
MTLT announces $600,000 grant for local education
Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) will contribute $600,000 over the next three years to fund a significant education project, which will be developed by the local education community. The funding was announced at an information session this week for principals, boards of trustees and others involved locally in education at early childhood, primary, secondary and tertiary levels, and is part of a new funding allocation strategy that will start in April next year. MTLT Education Committee Chair...
MTLT welcomes new trustees
Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) has confirmed the election of two new trustees to its board and the appointment of women to both chair and deputy chair roles. The result of the recent local body elections saw the re-election of trustees John Bunny and Sandy Ryan and the election of new trustees, Tom Hullena and Gary Caffell. MTLT Chairperson Leanne Southey said the Trust welcomed the local knowledge and experience the new trustees would bring to the board. “The election has resulted in a...
MTLT provides new home for Judo Academy
Masterton Judo and Ju Jitsu Academy has a new home after Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) helped it to relocate at short notice. The academy had to move from the previous Body Rock gym in Queen Street to make way for renovation and repurposing of that building. MTLT quickly responded to an approach from the academy and assisted them with their move into Nga Totara, the former Scout Hall on Ngaumutawa Road. Academy head coach Simon Ogden said it was a huge relief when MTLT offered them use of...
Scholarships awarded to local apprentices
The training and career plans of three local apprentices have been given a boost after being awarded Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) Tenant Apprentice Scholarships recently.
The scholarships are available to apprentices working for tenants of MTLT to assist them with industry training fees. Worth up to $1000 each, the scholarships are part of the Trust’s education grants programme.
Scholarships awarded to local art students
Two former local college students have each been awarded the Golden C’Art Scholarship by Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) to assist them in furthering their arts education. The scholarships were awarded to former Wairarapa College student Ambhar Graham and former St Matthew’s Collegiate student Sophie-Marie Thirsk. Ms Graham is studying towards a Diploma of Creative Technologies at Weltec while Ms Thirsk is studying towards a Bachelor of Design and Innovation at Victoria University. Golden...