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Congratulations to this year’s winners
Thank you to everyone who submitted an application for our 2025 Canon Oceania Grants program. We were blown away by the incredible entries and community support. From a strong field of entries, our judges selected the finalists and then the public had their say. We’re thrilled to announce the winners across our four categories. Check them out below!
 
Supporting the community
In the spirit of our guiding philosophy of Kyosei – living and working together for the common good – over the last 19 years, Canon Oceania has supported over 120 schools, not-for-profits and community groups with more than $600,000 in monetary and product support.
This year, the Canon Oceania Grants Program returned to support four more worthy organisations to further their impact. Each Grant recipient will receive $5,000 worth of cash and Canon products ($2,500 cash and $2,500 in Canon product), ranging from cameras and printers to other accessories.
2025 Canon Oceania Grants – New Zealand Winners

Cultural Grant Winner

Deaf Way

 

Deaf Way will use its Canon Grant to support the production of a new course on financial literacy, aimed at supporting Deaf and Turi Māori.

“This Grant will ensure Deaf Way continues to create awareness about the Deaf community as well as improve the information inequity the Deaf community faces.”

David Brown, Founder of Deaf Way


Environment Grant Winner

Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust

 

The not-for-profit organisation plans to use its Canon Grant to investigate long-standing speculation about copper butterflies - New Zealand's biggest butterfly group, which experts believe may include significantly more species than currently recognised.

“We can't save our butterflies if we can't identify the different species, and Canon's technology makes that possible.”

Jacqui Knight, Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust Secretary


Community Grant Winner

Ko Wai Au Trust

 

Canon’s Grant will fund equipment to document their work through social media, aiming to attract more community support while providing participants with a platform to share feedback.

“Winning this Grant will help empower our team to capture and share the true impact of our work and create a platform for rangatahi to provide feedback.”

Georgina Christine, Ko Wai Au Co-Founder and General Manager


Education Grant Winner

Climate Action Campus Ōtautahi

 

Canon’s Grant will fund equipment to record education programmes and community events. The footage will be uploaded to their website, extending the programme's reach beyond its current participants.

“We’ll be able to record our education programmes and community events through high-quality photo and video, creating resources that showcase the mahi on site and inspire even more people to get involved. We're so grateful to our community for their collaboration and support, and to Canon for providing this Grant and equipment.”

Sandi Bobkova, Learning Advisor and Lead Horticulturist