Rugby was played in the area as early as 1897, but the club was not officially formed until 1920 when the local young men returned from service during World War 1.

A strong, local, rural club Onewhero Rugby Club has been sponsored by and in a close partnership with Summit Homes for many years.

Community Patrol New Zealand is dedicated to helping build safer communities in partnership with NZ Police and others. Under the guidance of the CPNZ Trust Board, Patrols service the individual needs of their local community, patrolling high crime areas and providing assistance at accidents and crime scenes.

The local community of Pokeno set up Pokeno Community Patrol and approached Summit Homes in 2017 for support which continues to this day.

Tuakau Pony Club is located on the corner of River Road and Alexandra Redoubt Road in Tuakau. The club offers excellent facilities, including an all-weather 80m x 50m show jumping arena, grassed dressage arenas, and a cross-country course catering from intro to training levels.

The dedicated committee provides a friendly, safe environment with skilled tuition for all levels of horsemanship, bringing in specialist coaches throughout the season.

Summit Homes have sponsored Tuakau Pony Club for over 5 years and are proud to be associated to the growth of grassroots sport of equestrian at a local level.

The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter has provided 24/7 emergency air medical services across the Waikato, Coromandel, and King Country since 1987, helping over 13,000 patients. Staffed by experienced Intensive Care Paramedics, crewmen, and pilots, the team delivers fast, skilled response in critical situations.

Summit Homes has proudly supported the service for over five years, recognising its vital role in keeping our active, sport-loving Franklin and Waikato communities safe.

Volunteer-led equine-assisted education and therapy for disabled people of all ages in the South Auckland area – allowing enjoyment, engagement and empowerment through goal-focused learning on horseback.

Summit Homes has donated to South Auckland Riding for Disabled for many years and will continue to support this local initiative in the future.

The SPCA are New Zealand’s oldest and largest animal welfare charity, with 35 centres across the country and over 35,000 animals coming through our centres each year.

SPCA is the only charity with the power to protect all animals including prosecuting people under the Animal Welfare Act 1999. We need $47m to operate and we receive $2.5m from the government each year, which is earmarked for the Inspectorate.

Summit Homes has proudly donated to the New Zealand SPCA annually over many years, and will continue to do so going forward.