Mercury’s Tauranga Community Fund open for applications throughout July

12 July 2023 – Mercury’s Community Fund, aimed at supporting Tauranga’s hardest working people, its volunteers and community organisations, is currently open for applications throughout July

When considering applications Mercury is looking for projects, initiatives or events that have a connection with:

• Manaakitanga – caring for our communities and people and putting people at the heart of the decision.

• Kaitiakitanga – taking up the role of guardian and protector of our environment, for future generations.

• Sustainability – improving, growing, learning and adapting in smart ways to make a difference.

Mercury is continuing to support those in the Tauranga community doing the mahi to for people, place and future with this community fund that Trustpower established in 2020.

“We’ve kept the best of Trustpower as we transitioned to Mercury, and that includes continuing to be a supporter of the community in Tauranga where many of our team live, work and play,” says Tauranga-based Mercury General Manager Customer Operations, Fiona Smith.

In this round there’s $10,000 available and applications for funding are open through till 5pm, 31 July.

For more information or to download an application form, head to www.mercury.co.nz/tauranga-community-fund

Mercury will continue to run the fund three times a year with funding rounds open for the months of March, July and November.

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About Mercury Nz Limited

Mercury generates electricity from 100% renewable sources: hydro, geothermal and wind. We are also a retailer of electricity, gas, broadband and mobile services. We’re listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange and the Australian Stock Exchange with the ticker symbol ‘MCY’, with foreign exempt listed status. The New Zealand Government holds a legislated minimum 51% shareholding in the Company.

Visit us at: www.mercury.co.nz