The Trusts in West Auckland (Portage and Waitakere Licensing Trusts) are independent, democratically elected, socially responsible organisations.  They are owned by the people, for the benefit of the community.

Completely independent of local councils, they have one purpose only:  to raise money through business and gaming then give it back to the community via Elected Members and The Trusts Charitable Foundation (TTCF).  There are no private investors or shareholders and no dividends to pay out.  Just grants and donations to distribute to communities. 

The Trusts’ commercial ventures include selling alcohol, food, accommodation, refreshments and operating gaming machines.  The Trusts Charitable Foundation (TTCF) holds the Operators Licence for gaming machines located in Portage and Waitakere Trust outlets.  The Trusts are venue operators of TTCF.

The Elected Members of The Trusts consider donation applications and advise TTCF of their recommended recipients.

Portage and Waitakere Trusts are socially responsible.  Their business is to meet legitimate demand for alcohol, but not stimulate consumption.  It is significant that West Auckland maintain the lowest number of gaming machines per capita in New Zealand.  Gaming machine numbers  will not increase in West Auckland.

Simon Wickham, CEO of The Trusts Stadium (proudly sponsored by Portage and Waitakere Licensing Trusts) says:  “For those few areas in New Zealand lucky enough to have licensing trusts, they are a life blood of the community.  For sport, education, health and needs in the community, they are absolutely vital.”