29/10/2025
At TPT Group, we’re passionate about supporting our community. Through a range of ongoing charity and education initiatives, we’re always investing in our future…and the future of Aotearoa.
Founded in 2015 by Mike and Terese Marr, The Runway Foundation is a registered charitable trust passionate about supporting New Zealand communities.
The foundation works alongside other organisations to make a positive difference for those fighting difficult circumstances. Immersed in the ADHD community, Runway supports whanau with youth on the ADHD spectrum.
With around 90% of The Runway Foundations’ funding coming directly from TPT Group, it is a cause close to our heart.
We support people within the community who are in need, providing crucial financial assistance.
TPT Group are proud help fund The Runway Foundation Community House which provides a community facility for families in need of support.
We support the employment of youth coaches provding critical support for our young people.
ADHD: The Runway Foundation via the ADDVenturers initiative operate parent support groups that meet on a fortnightly basis.
ADHD: ADDVenturers also operate a Kids Club for children with ADHD where they can safety participate in fun activities while developing social skills
ADHD: Supporting Primary, Intermediate and High Schools around working with children and youth with ADHD.
We hold Thriving with ADHD events where we have guest speakers and invite the community along
We support and encourage the community and our Runway family through community picnics which involve fun activities.
“Providing strength to others through community initiatives has been a great privilege. It has been life-changing for many, and it wouldn’t have happened without the constantly growing, outstretching tree of TPT Group, and all who have been a part of the journey.”
Founded by TPT Group in 2021, Innovation Franklin are passionate about…innovation!
By bringing together community, Iwi, central and local government, big business, SMBs, universities, polytechnics and schools, the group aim to foster innovation, starting with a physical community campus in the heart of Franklin.
Starting in Tamaki Makaurau, the group are building a model that can be adopted nationwide to position Aotearoa as one of the most innovative economies in the world.
Part-time university, polytechnic and PTE courses
20-30 high growth companies associated with the local DNA
Open to all school students and the public – inspiring the next generation and education parents
Support for businesses helping them to grow and create new jobs and opportunities
Onsite career advisory, and work experience for tertiary and high school students
Support for businesses through venture capital, PE and support from a leading bank
Educating business owners and company directors around innovation
We have worked with AUT University to create the TPT Group Jump Start Scholarship, this provides an opportunity for someone 18-24 years old disadvantaged by life to achieve their dreams of university education.
We provide a Marketing Scholarship in conjunction with AUT University which provides funding as well as part-time employment. This scholarship has been in been in place for the last ten years.
We have supported the Franklin Science Fair in South Auckland in 2018, 2019 and 2020. And strongly encourage such initiatives in the community.
The Shadow a Leader programme gives Auckland secondary school students and AUT Faculty of Business and Law students the opportunity to follow a business leader for a day. TPT Group is pleased to be have participated in this initiative in 2013, 2014,2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 by giving selected students the chance to shadow our CEO for a day.
Our team are always inspired by the insights our scholarship recipients and graduates share.
We strive to inspire the students and grads we meet through real-world work experience and hands on learning opportunities.
We are proud to be a financial supporter of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter service.
New Zealand’s leading intellectual disability support provider—we’re proud to offer ongoing support.
We support the Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch City Missions and the important work they do.
We support LifeWise through The Big Sleepout, sleeping rough to end homelessness in Auckland.
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