Nelson families facing cost-of-living pressure will benefit from a new funding partnership between NBS and the Tāhunanui Community Hub - one that will keep free meals on the table, modernise the Hub's kitchen and train community members as financial mentors.
The Tāhunanui Community Hub is a non-profit community centre at the heart of Tāhunanui and wider Nelson life, providing a welcoming, safe space where people of all ages can access support, connect with others and work together on community initiatives.
NBS’ financial support is enabling the Hub to:
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Continue providing close to 100 free meals a week for whānau who need them
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Upgrade kitchen facilities to ensure the space is fit for purpose
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Train Hub team members as accredited financial mentors; helping families build long-term financial wellbeing
Murray Leaning, General Manager of the Tāhunanui Community Hub, says the partnership goes beyond a transactional relationship.
"The Hub has always been here for the Tāhunanui community, but to truly make it thrive we need partners who are genuinely invested in people. NBS’ contribution will make a real and lasting impact - whether that's a family sitting down to a free meal, or someone gaining the financial confidence to plan for their future."
Gina Dellabarca, Chief Executive of NBS, says the decision to fund the Hub was straightforward.
"When we look at where support is needed most in our community right now, the Tāhunanui Hub stands out. The people Murray and his team serve every day are our clients, our neighbours - their community is our community. As cost-of-living pressures intensify, it matters to us that we show up in a practical, meaningful way, not just in words."
Supporting the community
Thanks to the people who choose to bank with NBS, whether that be through home or business lending, day to day accounts or term investments, we can support more than 300 not‑for‑profit groups every year across Te Tauihu and beyond.
This includes essential community organisations such as the Nelson‑Tasman Hospice, the Fifeshire Foundation, the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary and Multicultural Nelson Tasman. Initiatives that help break down barriers to participation, such as SwimMagic lessons for local tamariki where affordability is a challenge are also a focus.
Over the last ten years, we've distributed more than $8 million in community funding, directly contributing to stronger, more connected and more resilient regions.
