Sponsorship
Being part of the community is at the heart of all that we do. It’s more than simply being a big employer. It’s about adding value, supporting growth and development and giving back to our communities.

Being part of the community is at the heart of all that we do. It’s more than simply being a big employer. It’s about adding value, supporting growth and development and giving back to our communities.
Each year, The Lines Company provides sponsorship funding to support initiatives that strengthen and uplift our communities across the network. Through three annual funding rounds, we partner with local groups, organisations, schools, and community-led initiatives that are creating positive impact — whether through supporting young people and whānau, improving wellbeing, delivering local events, or helping communities thrive.
Funding opportunities are available three times a year during these months:
Only applications submitted during these months will be considered.
Each applicant can apply for up to $1,000.
We are more likely to approve funding for:
We are less likely to approve funding for:
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Our sponsorship fund focuses on initiatives that support:
| Organisation | Funding Purpose |
|---|---|
| Ahoake Tūrangi | Toi workshop |
| Benneydale School | Attend Kokako Lodge Camp |
| Coast Athletics Sports Club | Field and gear maintenance |
| Curious Keas Early Learning Centre | Carpentry Corner and Sensory Space |
| Huia Te Kuiti Netball Club | Uniform repairs |
| Kahui Maunga Basketball League | Basketball league supporting youth in the Ruapehu District |
| King Country Touch | Ongoing marking and maintenance of the fields |
| Marlin Swimming Club | Purchase new training boards |
| Maunga Toa Marokopa Hauauru Ki Uta Sport and Cultural Rugby League Club | Attend King Country Rugby League 9s Tournament |
| Mokauiti Hall | Roof renewal |
| National Park School | New pool pump and pool heater |
| NZ Thrive | 2026 Benneydale Community Christmas Celebration |
| Ohakune Primary School | Junior school skiing project |
| Ohakune Squash Club | Kitchen renovation and upgrade of appliances |
| Otorohanga Playcentre | Upgrade of playcentre toys |
| Piopio College | Purchase new trailer to transport gear for camps, sports and activity events |
| Piopio RFC Netball Team | Attend Karangaituku Netball Tournament |
| Piri-Piri School | Attend Marokopa Fishing Competition |
| Rangitoto School | New school tracksuits |
| Rata St Preschool | Build new sandpit |
| Rereao Netball Club | Attend Taupō Netball Competition |
| Ruapehu Alpine Rescue | Upgrade of essential equipment |
| Ruapehu College | Toastmasters project |
| Taharoa Steelers Under 9s Rugby Team | Attend 2026 Queenstown Kiwi Junior Rugby League Festival |
| Taumarunui Toastmasters | Youth Leadership Programme |
| Te Kuiti BMX Club | Purchase new generator to power start gate |
| Te Kuiti Foodbank | Purchase new freezer |
| Te Kuiti High School 1st XI Soccer Team | Attend 1st XI Secondary Nationals in New Plymouth |
| Te Kuiti Scout Club | Purchase new hot water cylinder |
| The Cottage – Te Kuiti Community Childcare Centre | Outdoor pergola |
| Tongariro Junior Rugby | Marquee rental and setup at 2026 Global Games |
| Turaki Primary School Kapa Haka Rōpū | New kākahu and maro |
| Tūrangi Basketball Inc | Purchase of playing and training gear for youth |
| Tūrangi Events | Tūrangi Christmas Carnival |
| Tūrangi Men’s Shed | Operational costs |
| Violence Free Maniapoto | Child restraint clinic, supplying car seats to those without |
| Waitomo Caves Museum | Sign replacement on Waitomo Village Road |