Thank You, First Light Community Foundation!

21 July 2026

Thank You, First Light Community Foundation!

A big thank you to First Light Community Foundation for their grant of $848 towards the operational costs of Te Mata Park.

Contributions like this play an important role in helping us care for and maintain the Park, ensuring it remains a place for everyone to enjoy, now and into the future.

We sincerely appreciate First Light Community Foundation’s support of Te Mata Park and the wider Hawke’s Bay community.

If you’re a local business or individual looking to give back to the community through Te Mata Park, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch with our Fundraising & Grants Manager Catherine Mueller, or give via our website.

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