Sponsorship

We’re proud to support our community & get involved with local events. Want us to help out with your local event or sponsorship? Email marketing@firstcu.co.nz today to find out more.

Enderley’s Christmas in the Park

We sponsor Enderley's Christmas in the Park - read more about it here.

ReStyle

We sponsor ReStyle, a 'trash to fashion' event where entrants turn everyday waste into fashion.

Waiwhakareke Big Dig, Arbor Day 2011

A team of FCU staff participated in the 'Big Dig' at Waiwhakareke on June 3, 2011, Arbor Day.

Heart Stopper Challenge 2011

For the fourth year in a row we had a team participate in the Heart Stopper Challenge. Our team raised $562 for this great cause. Here's an article from the Waikato Times about this event and quotes from a member of our team!

Clarissa Eshuis - Hockey Star

We sponsor Clarissa Eshius, a member of the Commonwealth Games silver medal winning women's Black Sticks hockey team. Clarissa has accompanied us to various events to show off her silver medal which is always a hit! She has her sights set on the London Olympics in 2012.

Enderley Park Community Centre

We helped sponsor outdoor sports courts for the Enderley Park Community Centre, providing them with basketball back boards.  Click here to read an article from the Waikato Times.

Verdettes Netball Team

We've had a long standing association with the Verdettes' netball team, and are proud to be the official sponsors of 'The Verdettes' top team.

2010 Top School Games

We were the major sponsors of the 2010 Top School Games, held on the 28 March 2010 at Te Kowhai school with over 20 participating schools.

Other

Donations have also been made to the following organisations through staff fundraisers and initiatives:

  • Rainbow Place
  • SPCA
  • NZ Breast Cancer Foundation
  • Red Cross Appeal for Christchurch
  • Leukaemia and Blood Foundation
  • Christchurch Emergency Services Credit Union
  • Paw Justice
  • Cancer Society of New Zealand
  • Red Nose Day (Cure Kids)
  • International Credit Union Day
  • Oxfam
  • Starship Children's Hospital
  • The Cancer Society
  • NZ Leprosy Foundation