Community
Our stakeholders want confidence that Infratil, and its portfolio companies maintain a strong social licence to operate. Infratil seeks to contribute to society in several ways: we invest in things society needs and will need more of in the future, like healthcare and renewable energy; we aspire to provide decent, safe and rewarding work; and we can have a positive impact by investing in the communities in which we operate and by encouraging our portfolio companies to do so as well.
New Zealand Youth Choir
Infratil is a long-standing sponsor of the New Zealand Youth Choir, an initiative of Choirs Aotearoa New Zealand. Choirs Aotearoa fosters excellence in performance and music education, for the good of those singing now and in years to come. Our sponsorship helps the Choir expand its reach, enhance its performance programme, and realise its full potential through concerts, tours, and recordings.
In 2026, Infratil extended its partnership for a further three years, and added a scholarship component, which runs for the same term. We are pleased to recognise Enyah Talamaivao as the inaugural recipient of this scholarship. View a video introducing Enyah here.
In July 2025, the New Zealand Youth Choir was crowned Choir of the World at the prestigious Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales, one of the world's leading choral competitions. Further details are here.
Find out more about the New Zealand Youth Choir at nzyouthchoir.com and Choirs Aotearoa New Zealand at choirs.com
New Zealand Youth Choir crowned Choir of the World
Te Rourou Foundation
The Te Rourou Foundation has a vision of an Aotearoa New Zealand where all young people have access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. It would like all rangatahi to have a sense of agency. It wants to see each and every young person living a life they value – with a bright future ahead.
Right now, that’s not the reality.
20% of young people in Aotearoa are over-burdened and under-resourced. These young people are being locked out of opportunity by systems and experiences beyond their control, and face ongoing, complex challenges to their health, their education, and their relationships. Many of these excluded and disadvantaged young people will live with material deprivation, struggle to find employment, experience racism, and interact with the justice system and protective services.
The Te Rourou Foundation was established in Aotearoa in 2002. Since then, it has partnered with One NZ to invest more than $50 million, supporting more than 1,000 community organisations. It is proud to be one of the largest corporate philanthropic funders in Aotearoa. The Foundation draws on the resources and skills of the One NZ team, allowing them to blend digital investment, corporate partnerships, operational and communications support, advocacy, and mentoring with philanthropic funding to build fast-paced, sustainable, and measurable change.
Community Awards by Wellington Airport
Wellington International Airport, Wellington Community Trust, and the five local councils come together each year to recognise the work carried out by community groups in the wider Wellington region. The focus of the awards is to celebrate volunteers for their valuable contribution to society.
Find out about Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards — Wellington Airport
Wellington Airport also has Wild at Heart Spirit Awards, which recognise Year 13 students, from the five local colleges, who believe in the importance of community.
Find out about Wild at Heart Spirit Awards — Wellington Airport
