New Trust Board - Election Results
Helga Perry Helga Perry

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.

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Retiring Trustees
Helga Perry Helga Perry

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.

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Reopened until 17 November - $9,000 still available for Sport and Active Recreation Projects
Helga Perry Helga Perry

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.

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Trust backs Greytown RSA’s Cenotaph Project with Major Funding Boost
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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.

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$15,000 Available for Sport and Active Recreation Projects
Helga Perry Helga Perry

$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.

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Community Funding Results - July 2025
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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.

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Opening day of the John Gray Pavilion
Helga Perry Helga Perry

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.

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February 2025 - Grapevine
Helga Perry Helga Perry

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.

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December - Grapevine
Helga Perry Helga Perry

December - Grapevine

Education Funding to local schools

Since the establishment of the Trust in 1871, a main focus for funding distribution has been education.

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September - Grapevine
Helga Perry Helga Perry

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.   

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Community Funding Results - July 2024
Helga Perry Helga Perry

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.

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Historic Greytown sporting ground secured for community for 99 years
Helga Perry Helga Perry

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.

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New signage at the library
Helga Perry Helga Perry

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.

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New look for the Trust
Helga Perry Helga Perry

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.

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Community Lands
Helga Perry Helga Perry

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.

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