●  Community Partnerships

Citycare Property is proud to support the communities where we work. Through Te Puna Manaaki, we've formalised our investment in local initiatives that strengthen community wellbeing, enhance shared spaces, and support environmental care across Aotearoa.

Funding available
Up to $2,000
per project or initiative
●  What this fund is for

Four ways we invest locally

Te Puna Manaaki supports projects that create positive, visible and lasting impact in the communities where we operate. We prioritise initiatives that align with our values and the work we do every day.

●  Community Spaces & Facilities

Parks, playgrounds and reserves; community gardens and food-growing spaces; marae and hāpori facilities; neighbourhood beautification projects.

●  Youth & Whānau Wellbeing

Local sports clubs and teams; school and kura programmes; youth development and leadership initiatives; activities that build confidence and belonging.

●  Environmental Care & Sustainability

Planting days and restoration projects; community clean-ups; biodiversity and sustainability initiatives.

●  Māori-led Initiatives & Partnerships

Projects or initiatives led by hapū, iwi, marae or other kaupapa Māori organisations.

●  What support we provide

Two kinds of backing

MAX $2,000

Funding (Sponsorship)

Financial support or sponsorship for eligible community projects, up to $2,000 per application.

In-Kind Support

Resources to help bring projects to life — garden boxes and materials, BBQ trailers for events, or equipment support.

What it looks like in practice

Ola le Ola 002
In-kind

Garden boxes for Ola le Ola Aotearoa

Ola le Ola Aotearoa provides transitional housing and wellbeing support for young people in South Auckland. Our team built and delivered large garden boxes, with soil, seedlings and tools donated by our partners Zealandia and Horticentre, so rangatahi can grow their own kai.

Read the story →
BBQ Trailer 1
In-kind

BBQ trailer for Manurewa Intermediate

For the school's Gala Day, we rolled out our mobile community BBQ trailer and supplied the gas, so students could raise funds for their class camp and end-of-year outing.

Read the story →
●  Eligibility

Who this fund is for

Who can apply

✓Community groups and volunteer organisations
✓Local clubs, trusts, and incorporated societies
✓Schools, kura, and early childhood centres
✓Hapū, iwi, and Māori-led initiatives
✓Not-for-profit organisations delivering community benefit

Not eligible

✕Political groups or activities
✕Religious activities intended for preaching or evangelising
✕Individuals or personal fundraising
✕Commercial or for-profit ventures
Read the full Terms & Conditions
●  What we look for

When we assess an application

✓Alignment with our priority areas
✓Level of community benefit and reach
✓Equity of access across regions
✓Project readiness and feasibility
✓Opportunities for practical partnership and local impact
✓Visibility and positive association with Citycare Property

Timeline & terms

Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly by our Kaimahi Review Panel. Apply well in advance of your event or initiative.

All applicants — successful or not — are notified by email. Missed the deadline? Your application rolls into the next quarter. Appeals on unsuccessful applications aren't offered.

●  How to apply

Four steps, start to finish

01

Complete the form

Tell us about your organisation, your project, and the support you're seeking.

02

Assessment

Our Kaimahi Review Panel reviews applications quarterly against the criteria above.

03

Outcome

We contact you with the result and arrange details for funding or in-kind support.

04

Delivery & reporting

Once support is provided, we'll ask for a short update or photos to help share your story.

Ready to apply?

The application form takes about 10 minutes. Have your project details and timeframes ready.

Start an application