Community & charity groups we support
At Ebbett, our commitment goes beyond delivering exceptional vehicles and services - we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a family-owned business, we understand the vital connection between businesses and their local communities. Guided by our core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, and Excellence, we actively support local charities, community initiatives, and partnerships that contribute to the well-being of those around us.
Our dealerships across the North Island strives to be more than just places to buy and service vehicles; they are part of the communities we call home. We believe in working together to create positive change and fostering relationships that make a real difference.


Rotary Club of Mount Victoria
Cause Description
The Rotary Club of Mount Victoria is affiliated with Rotary International and was formed and sponsored by the Rotary Club of Wellington East. The club has a number of charitable projects that aim to benefit the Wellington community.
How we help
JohnstonMotors is proud to support the excellent work of the Rotary Club of Mount Victoria.

Rotary Club of Mount Victoria


Cambridge High School
Cause Description
The girls volleyball team held a family-friendly fundraising event catering for families and competitive teams. It involved teams of 4 playing Volleyball in a round-robin format. This was a great fun event, with over 14 teams and a hundred people attending on the day.
How we help
The Ebbett WE LOVE VW team supplied the Amarok BBQ and all the bread and sausages, as well as some awesome prizes for a lucky dip. The Ebbett team helped raise $600 for the girls' volleyball team, so they could attend the North Island Junior Championships.

Cambridge High School


NZ Thoroughbred Breeders Association
Cause Description
The NZTBA represents and advocates for New Zealand breeders on a variety of national and international issues. The current membership stands at approximately 1300 and is split into eight regional branches.
How we help
The Ebbett Volkswagen team has supported the NZ Thoroughbred Breeders Association by donating our WE LOVE VW campervan as an auction item at the NZTNA National Breeding Awards on the 30th of July 2022.

NZ Thoroughbred Breeders Association


Cambridge Middle School
Cause Description
The Cambridge Middle School Krakens Water Polo team has been making waves in the Waikato region, consistently showing dedication and passion for their sport. The Krakens team won the Waikato Intermediate Competition in 2023, which was a huge success for the start of the season.
How we help
Ebbett Volkswagen provided the team with brand-new uniforms, togs, and also supplied the Amarok BBQ to help the team further fundraise through sausage sizzles.

Cambridge Middle School


St Paul's Collegiate School
Cause Description
One of New Zealand’s leading private day and boarding schools, St Paul’s Collegiate School offers a learning environment that fosters academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, character education and traditional values.

St Paul's Collegiate School


Cambridge Football
Cause Description
Cambridge Football Club fields senior men’s and women’s teams, and caters for about 500 boys and girls aged 4-16. The club also has youth teams to help juniors make the transition to senior football.

Cambridge Football


Cancer Kids First
Cause Description
Cancer Kids First was founded by high school student Olivia Zhang at the age of 14. She had hoped to honor two of her loved ones while spreading love to a vulnerable community. Cancer Kids First's founder and volunteers now dedicate their lives to helping kids battling this disease.

Cancer Kids First


Starship
Cause Description
Starship Children's Health provides a wide range of complex medical, surgical, cardiac and mental health services for children and young people throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific. It aims to lead the nation in paediatric training and research.
How we help
Ebbett Pukekohe has provided donations & support that has contributed to the construction of a childrens' burns unit.

Starship


Koru Care
Cause Description
What Koru Care is best known for is taking groups of children with major or terminal health issues to far-away fantasy destinations such as the Gold Coast, Australia and California, USA. Other activities include supplying educational and play equipment, setting up toy libraries, taking children on special day excursions and an annual Christmas Cruise.

Koru Care


Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust
Cause Description
For over 50 years, the life-saving Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter service has assisted the Greater Auckland, outer islands and Coromandel communities. With the community's goodwill and support, they can assist patients and their loved ones in their greatest time of need.

Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust


Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
Cause Description
The Breast Cancer Foundation is promoting breast awareness and early detection to all women and men; they are helping break down the barriers that stop every eligible woman getting her mammogram; and they're actively encouraging the development and testing of new technologies for early detection.

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ


Groov
Cause Description
Co-founded by All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan, dedicated to lifting the mental wellbeing of 100 million people in workplaces all around the globe. There’s no one size fits all, so they take a tailored approach to help our growing list of workplaces.

Groov


I AM HOPE
Cause Description
I AM HOPE has one goal - positive societal attitudinal change. We know our youth struggle with distressing self-talk and overthinking, leaving them feeling isolated and alone. When we show them these thoughts are universal, we can give our kids a better life.

I AM HOPE


Puni School
Cause Description
Puni School has a stable roll of approximately 230 students and 11 teachers, where class sizes are kept small to maximize children’s learning. They strive to make their school motto a part of their daily lives, “Effort Brings Reward”. Puni School is a Health Promoting School – Kauri Level.

Puni School


Pukekohe MX Club
Cause Description
The Pukekohe Motorcycle Club is a community-based organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting motocross and off-road motorcycling in the Pukekohe region. Catering to riders of all ages and skill levels, the club hosts regular race events, training days, and family-friendly gatherings. With a strong focus on rider development, sportsmanship, and safety, the Pukekohe Motorcycle Club plays a key role in fostering local motocross talent and maintaining a passionate and welcoming community for enthusiasts of the sport.
How we help
Ebbett Pukekohe are proud to announce our partnership with The Pukekohe Motorcycle club, being the class sponsor for the NZ KTM Junior champs.

Pukekohe MX Club


Clarks Beach Bowling Club
Cause Description
Founded in 1974, Clarks Beach Bowling Club facilitates womens and mens bowling on their state of the art greens.

Clarks Beach Bowling Club


Pukekohe Croquet Club
Cause Description
Social & competitive croquet for all ages in the heart of Pukekohe.

Pukekohe Croquet Club


Kids in Need Waikato
Cause Description
Supporting kids in care, aged 0-17 years old, by making each child a special care pack that has been thoughtfully put together by amazing volunteers, with products donated by the local community. It's about making a difficult time just a little bit easier.
How we help
You will see the Kids In Need Volkswagen Transporter Van and the all-new Amarok Ute on the road, driving throughout the Waikato helping many families.

Kids in Need Waikato


Aotea College Porirua
Cause Description
Aotea College serves a strong and vibrant community, and a firm sense of connection and belonging is an important aspect of good quality secondary education, close to home. The college provides a broad and responsive curriculum where students can engage positively in learning, both within and beyond the classroom.
How we help
Johnston Ebbett provides a gateway program for students to gain workplace experience as automotive technicians.

Aotea College Porirua


The Kids Foundation
Cause Description
IDFNZ is dedicated to provide New Zealand families struggling with chronic illness relating to Primary Immune Deficiency (PID). IDFNZ was first incorporated in 1989 and is proud to have served this section of the New Zealand special needs community for over 34 years.

The Kids Foundation


Special Children’s Christmas Parties
Cause Description
In 1998, Kiwi kids got to experience the very first Special Children’s Christmas Parties in New Zealand. Now, every year in New Zealand, nearly 10,000 Kiwi children with special needs, challenging life or health circumstances are invited to a party like no other.

Special Children’s Christmas Parties


Dementia Wellington
Cause Description
Dementia Wellington (formerly Alzheimers Wellington) offers advice, support and education free to anyone affected by dementia in the Wellington region. We provide education on brain health and dementia to community groups, businesses and the wider public.

Dementia Wellington


Partners Porirua
Cause Description
Partners Porirua is the “go-to” place for services for young people in Porirua. That’s because we’re supporting Porirua rangatahi to be healthy, engaged, and successful in education, training and employment.

Partners Porirua


Central Kids
Cause Description
Central Kids Early Education has been providing high quality, affordable early childhood education and care since 1951. They offer a child-led, learning through play philosophy that enables children to grow at their own pace, socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively (thinking creatively, problem solving, decision making).
How we help
Ebbett Toyota has provided a van that has enabled our tamariki with a weekly excursions to the ngahere, local events as well as a daily pahi service where they are transported to and from kura.
