The recipients are:
- Te Huruhi Primary School – for student swimming lessons
- Waiheke Surf Club – new trailer to transport equipment to support lifesaving programs
- Waiheke Working Sail Charitable Trust – repairs and maintenance of the Sailing Program vessel
- Waiheke High School – storage pontoon for the school sailing program
- Waiheke Coastguard – new headsets for crew
The grants have a dual focus: to support environmental projects designed to preserve and protect flora and fauna associated with the marine environment of Waiheke Island, and for maritime education initiatives by or for the benefit of the residents and mana whenua of Waiheke Island.
More information about the Maritime Trust can be found here.
