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We are Hiring

19 Feb 2025

We are Hiring

The Acorn Foundation is looking for a full-time Marketing and Communications expert to join our very busy team.

From Corporate Life to Community Impact

18 Feb 2025

From Corporate Life to Community Impact

Acorn's Scholarships & Community Engagement Specialist, Jo Wilson shares her giving story.

Unlock your 33% tax credit – give and get your tax back

05 Feb 2025

Unlock your 33% tax credit – give and get your tax back

Not only is giving back to important causes hugely satisfying, but donors can also receive a 33.3% tax credit on all gifts made before 31 March.

Toi Whakaari student receives the 2024 Emerging Practitioner Award recipients

06 Jan 2025

Toi Whakaari student receives the 2024 Emerging Practitioner Award recipients

Actor Puka Moeau is this year’s recipient from Toi Whakaari. Unlike students at other universities who receive this award, students at Toi Whakaari are nominated by their peers, to best reward those…

Seven students have been awarded Owens Scholarships for 2024

19 Dec 2024

Seven students have been awarded Owens Scholarships for 2024

Mahé shared his grandparents' belief that a good education is important. However, whilst academic ability is important, Bob and Joy Owens were particularly interested in applicants who desire to…

Ara Institute of Canterbury student has been selected as one of the 2024 Emerging Practitioner Award recipients

16 Dec 2024

Ara Institute of Canterbury student has been selected as one of the 2024 Emerging Practitioner Award recipients

Singer, dancer, and actor Deanna Young is this year’s recipient from the Ara Institute of Canterbury. Deanna is a multi-talented future star in the performing arts, who has been destined for a future…

University of Auckland student has been selected as one of the 2024 Emerging Practitioner Award recipients

03 Dec 2024

University of Auckland student has been selected as one of the 2024 Emerging Practitioner Award recipients

Dancer Amy Griffin is this year’s recipient from the University of Auckland. Amy is a talented, passionate, and driven dancer, educator, and researcher.

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington student receives 2024 Emerging Practitioner Award

28 Nov 2024

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington student receives 2024 Emerging Practitioner Award

Singer, actor, dancer, and writer Lizzie Bysouth is this year’s recipient from Victoria University of Wellington. Lizzie is a remarkably multi-talented performer, with an abiding passion for the world…

NZ School of Dance student selected as one of the 2024 Emerging Practitioner Award recipients

21 Nov 2024

NZ School of Dance student selected as one of the 2024 Emerging Practitioner Award recipients

Dancer and educator Aylish Marshall is this year’s recipient from the New Zealand School of Dance.

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