$1m donation to keep prices down

• Published date: 24 May 2023
• Publication title: Hastings Leader, The

Pak’nSave Hastings announced last Thursday a $1 million donation to the Hawke’s Bay Community Fitness Centre Trust (HBCFCT), which operates the aquatic centre at Mitre 10 Regional Sports Park in Hastings

That aquatic centre was opened in August and has been an impressive addition to the world-class sports park.

HBCFCT commercial manager Greg Howie said the sponsorship announcement by the Smith family, who own Pak’nSave Hastings, would make a big impact.

“We can’t underestimate the significance of this latest $1 million five-year sponsorship contribution by Brendon Smith,” Howie said.

“It helps us to keep our facility costs down, which in turn keeps user prices down and greatly supports water safety in our community.”

The Smith family have donated more than $2 million to the Mitre 10 Regional Sports Park since 2017.

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