Our Impact
Real people. Real impact. Real change.
From supporting local schools and families to improving the environment and health outcomes, our projects are designed to create lasting, positive impact.
Examples of What We Do
- Healthy Communities – Promoting diabetes awareness and children’s vision screening through the Lions Eye Health Programme.
- Environment – Tree planting, clean-ups, and sustainability projects around Hāwera.
- Youth & Families – Supporting local schools, sports teams, and youth initiatives.
- Community Support – Fundraising BBQs, events, and partnerships that give back locally.
Impact Promise
Every dollar raised stays local unless stated otherwise, ensuring our efforts directly benefit Hāwera and South Taranaki.
Our Projects and Impact
We believe in creating impact that can be felt — projects that bring people together, support local wellbeing, and make Hāwera a more connected place to live.
🏃 Nexans Fun Run / Walk – Moving for Good
Every year, our club organises the Nexans Fun Run / Walk, one of a series of community events held across Taranaki.
It’s all about getting people moving, raising awareness for good health, and celebrating community spirit.
Our entire club gets involved — from helping plan the route to cheering on participants — and we’re proud to see Hāwera come alive on event day!
It’s all about getting people moving, raising awareness for good health, and celebrating community spirit.
Our entire club gets involved — from helping plan the route to cheering on participants — and we’re proud to see Hāwera come alive on event day!
⛳ Hāwera Mini Golf Project – Building Fun for Everyone
We’re working on creating a mini golf course right here in Hāwera, designed as a fun and affordable activity for families, visitors, and locals alike.
Right now, we’re in the sponsorship stage, with opportunities to sponsor one of the 18 holes. This project will leave a lasting mark on our town — something everyone can enjoy and be proud of.
Right now, we’re in the sponsorship stage, with opportunities to sponsor one of the 18 holes. This project will leave a lasting mark on our town — something everyone can enjoy and be proud of.
💙 Diabetes Awareness Month – November Impact Challenge
Each November, we join Lions across New Zealand in supporting Diabetes Awareness Month.
Our members offer free glucose testing in the community and promote healthy lifestyle choices to help prevent and manage diabetes.
Our members offer free glucose testing in the community and promote healthy lifestyle choices to help prevent and manage diabetes.
This year, we’re also leading the “Lap the Map” challenge — encouraging all clubs in our district to get walking!
The club that clocks the most kilometres in November earns the ultimate prize: bragging rights and a healthier team!
The club that clocks the most kilometres in November earns the ultimate prize: bragging rights and a healthier team!
👁️ Lions Eye Health Programme – Seeing the Future Clearly
Good vision changes lives — especially for children.
Through the Lions Eye Health Programme (LEHP), our club helps raise awareness of the importance of regular vision screening and eye care.
Through the Lions Eye Health Programme (LEHP), our club helps raise awareness of the importance of regular vision screening and eye care.
Working with local schools and community groups, we offer free vision screening to identify children who may need professional eye tests or glasses.
Early detection can make a huge difference in learning, confidence, and wellbeing.
Early detection can make a huge difference in learning, confidence, and wellbeing.
Our goal is simple: no child should struggle because they can’t see clearly.
By helping spot vision problems early, we’re giving kids the best possible start, and a brighter view of their world.
By helping spot vision problems early, we’re giving kids the best possible start, and a brighter view of their world.
How You Can Get Involved
Every project needs helping hands and friendly faces.
Whether you’d like to sponsor a hole, help marshal at the Fun Run, or join us for Lap the Map, there’s always room for one more person making a difference.
Whether you’d like to sponsor a hole, help marshal at the Fun Run, or join us for Lap the Map, there’s always room for one more person making a difference.
📧 Get in touch — we’d love to have you involved.