Latest News and Stories from Impact100 

Impact100 Whakatipu has announced the finalists in the running for its 2026 grants, bringing together four very different projects with the potential to create lasting impact across the Whakatipu community.

Impact100 Whakatipu Opens 2026 Funding Round with $188,000 Available for Local Community Projects

A RUGBY knight’s visited Queenstown to launch a programme designed to reduce youth suicide rates.

Risk, generosity, and the courage to fly without wings

Impact100 members were treated to a special sighting of takahe on "Hike to the Hut"

Impact100 Funds Whakatipu Social Supermarket to support Community Wellbeing

Two local charities have been named as the 2025 recipients of the Impact100 Whakatipu $100,000 grants, each receiving transformational funding for their vital work in the community

Impact100 Whakatipu is excited to announce five finalist charities in the running for this year’s two transformational $100,000 grants.

Impact100 Wakatipu to Grant Record $208,000 in 2026 – Marking Over $1.1 Million Given Locally

Impact100 Wakatipu was privileged to take part in a truly historic moment as they assisted with the release of endangered takahē into the stunning Rees Valley.

Taking home the top honours, Southern Lakes Sanctuary Trust and Whakatipu Rowing Club each received a generous grant of $100,500

​Impact100 Whakatipu and KiwiHarvest Queenstown are thrilled to announce the arrival of a new refrigerated truck, ‘Lola’ made possible by a generous $100,000 grant from Impact100 Whakatipu