New Trust Board - Election Results
The results of the recent Trustee election have been released.
We are delighted that Phil Holden has been re-elected to the Board — his experience and ongoing commitment to the Trust and the Greytown community are greatly valued.
Retiring Trustees
The Board wishes to sincerely acknowledge and express its deep appreciation for the dedicated service of two retiring trustees, Wayne Regnault and Matt Bell.
Outward Bound - Funding support for Greytown college student
Best of luck to Ella Butler-Peck as she embarks on her exciting 21-day Outward Bound adventure - the 2025 Korowai course in the stunning Marlborough Sounds!
Reopened until 17 November - $9,000 still available for Sport and Active Recreation Projects
New closing date - Monday 17 November 2025
Greytown Lands Trust is proud to support local sport and active recreation with a new contestable funding round, now open for applications.
The funding round has been reopened and a total of $9,000 is still available this year for clubs, incorporated societies, and community groups delivering sport or active recreation activities that benefit the Greytown community.
Trust backs Greytown RSA’s Cenotaph Project with Major Funding Boost
Artist rendition of the cenotaph within the restrictions posed by the water pumping infrastructure.
The Trust is proud to support a significant community initiative led by the Greytown RSA, with cornerstone funding commitment of $40,000 towards the development of a new cenotaph at the town’s memorial swimming baths.
$15,000 Available for Sport and Active Recreation Projects
Applications now open – closing 3 September 2025
Greytown Lands Trust is proud to support local sport and active recreation with a new contestable funding round, now open for applications.
A total of $15,000 is available this year for clubs, incorporated societies, and community groups delivering sport or active recreation activities that benefit the Greytown community.
Community Funding Results - July 2025
Community funding 2025 - “social, cultural and environmental”
During June and July we invited applications from local community groups, incorporated societies and registered charities for activities and projects in the areas of “social, cultural and environmental” well-being.
Trustees at our July Board meeting confirmed funding for the following groups.
Community Funding 2025 - Applications Now Open!
Our funding round for projects and initiatives that support the social, cultural, and environmental well-being of our town is now open.
Applications close 5pm on Wednesday 9 July.
Festival of Christmas - Greytown Lands Trust Big Switch Opening Night
Be on Main Street on Friday 27 June, for a special opening night to kick off the festivities.
Studio 73 upgrade project gets support
Greytown Lands Trust recently made a significant commitment of a $25,000 grant to support Greytown Little Theatre’s Studio 73 Upgrade Project.
Opening day of the John Gray Pavilion
On Sunday 16 February we had the pleasure of attending the opening of the new pavilion at Soldiers Memorial Park and being part of a very special moment when the name of the new pavilion was revealed – the John Gray Pavilion in recognition of John’s incredible dedication to the community and sport over so many years.
February 2025 - Grapevine
Community Lands update
Earlier this month marked a momentous occasion when members from the Trust and Greytown Bowling Club came together to sign the new land leases for 55-59 East Street.
December - Grapevine
Education Funding to local schools
Since the establishment of the Trust in 1871, a main focus for funding distribution has been education.
Tertiary Scholarship recipients for 2025 announced
This year we introduced a tertiary education scholarship programme and recently sought registrations of interest.
September - Grapevine
Annual General Meeting
The Trust held its AGM on the evening of 29 August at the Greytown Rugby Clubrooms. Thank you to those members of the public that braved the stormy weather that evening and made it along.
Community Funding Results - July 2024
In July we invited applications from local community groups, incorporated societies and registered charities for activities and projects in the areas of social, cultural and environmental well-being. We had $22,000 available to distribute with Trustees at our August Board meeting confirming funding for the following groups.
Historic Greytown sporting ground secured for community for 99 years
As appeared in the July 2024 edition of the Grapevine
The historic Greytown Rugby Club grounds have been secured for 99 years for community use and renamed as Greytown Lands Trust Park, thanks to a watershed agreement between Greytown Lands Trust, South Wairarapa District Council, and Greytown Rugby Club.
New signage at the library
As appeared in the June 2024 edition of the Grapevine
If you have visited the local Greytown library lately you will have seen our new branding proudly displayed.
New look for the Trust
As appeared in the April 2024 edition of the Grapevine
Last year we celebrated our 150 anniversary as a cornerstone member of the Greytown Community. As we look forward to another 150 plus years we decided that the time is right to refresh and contemporise our brand and our name, to better reflect our legacy, our place and our focus.
Community Lands
Back in August 2022 the Trust carried out a community survey in relation to proposed changes to the lease arrangements over the four community land areas owned and administered by the Trust on behalf of the Greytown community.