Community Initiative of the Year
This award recognises a partnership or initiative that delivers meaningful and enduring benefits to communities through genuine collaboration and a commitment to community outcomes.
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Beach Energy
Building Community Capability to Reduce Homelessness
finalist
Community Initiative of the Year
New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards 2025
Roderique Hope Trust's partnership with Beach Energy represents a powerful collaboration aimed at enhancing housing support for vulnerable communities. By leveraging Beach Energy's commitment to social responsibility, the partnership has delivered practical and sustainable solutions for whānau in need. Through targeted initiatives such as the Ready to Rent programme and Community Connector service, this partnership has significantly improved housing outcomes and contributed to the wellbeing of local whānau. With a shared commitment to compassion and integrity, this partnership exemplifies the positive impact of corporate-community collaborations.