
Donations to date = $271,937.15
At Shining Peak, we’re strong believers that every business should have a social mission at its core. Our mission is for our beer to make the world a better place.
Every month 5% of our beer revenues from our venues, are donated to a different New Zealand organisation. Not profits…… revenues, that’s approximately 30 to 50% of our venues profit – we give away to local organisations each and every month. No terms and conditions, no small print – we just put the money straight into the back pockets of important local organisations and charities across New Zealand.
Drink Beer, Do Good.

This month in Taranaki - Active Birth Taranaki
Active Birth Taranaki is all about empowering expecting parents with the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools they need to approach birth and early parenting with positivity. We know that when parents are well-informed and supported, they’re more likely to have safer, more satisfying birth experiences—and reduce the risk of birth trauma.
Our Choices in Childbirth Workshops provide holistic, evidence-based antenatal education in a warm and welcoming environment. These workshops guide parents through all aspects of birth, from understanding how the body works during labour to exploring comfort measures and creating personalised birth maps. Our goal is to ensure parents feel calm, capable, and ready to advocate for themselves during birth and beyond.
Alongside our workshops, we also run regular coffee groups where parents can connect, share experiences, and build a supportive community. We’re passionate about offering a safe space where parents feel heard, respected, and uplifted—no matter where they’re at in their parenting journey.
With financial support, we can continue to make our workshops and resources accessible to all whānau, including those who might otherwise struggle to access quality birth education. Funding will help us keep costs down, bring in expert guest speakers, and provide valuable resources to families throughout Taranaki.
By supporting Active Birth Taranaki, you’re helping us nurture healthier, happier beginnings for families right here in our community.

This month in Christchurch
We're on the hunt for our first 5% Project recipient in the South Island. That's right – 5% of our beer revenues from Sumner Post Office will go directly to a worthy cause. If you’re part of, or know of, an incredible initiative that could use our support, we’d love to hear from you. Drop us an email to beer@shiningpeakbrewing.com and let’s make the world a better place, one jug at a time.
Previous 5% Project Recipients
Active Birth Taranaki | PENDING | March 2025 | Taranaki Toy Library | $3,483.70 | February 2025 | Taranaki Coastguard | $4,612.83 | January 2025 |
Taranaki Health Foundation | $5,481.98 | December 2024 |
Ōpunakē High School - Summer Surf for Life Course | $4,509.71 | November 2024 |
Waitara & Districts Community Childcare Centre Inc. | $3,797.89 | October 2024 |
NP Montessori Pre-School | $3,379.73 | September 2024 |
Justices of the Peace | $3,989.19 | August 2024 |
LEAD Youth Conference | $3,502.21 | July 2024 |
Taranaki Singer Songwriters | $3,754.03 | June 2024 |
New Plymouth Playcentre | $4,193.00 | May 2024 |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Taranaki | $3,955.65 | April 2024 |
Kaitake Community Sports Hub | $4,674.66 | March 2024 |
Building Wellness Taranaki | $4,168.43 | February 2024 |
Spotswood Primary School | $4,347.29 | January 2024 |
Hardship to Hope Foundation | $5,561.27 | December 2023 |
Mimi School | $4,559.79 | November 2023 |
Eat a Rainbow Foundation | $3,883.60 | October 2023 |
Taranaki Health Foundation – Taranaki Cancer Care Centre | $3,747.22 | September 2023 |
Flourish Taranaki | $4,333.70 | August 2023 |
Taranaki Health Foundation – Intensive Care Unit at Taranaki Base Hospital | $4,805.82 | July 2023 |
Destination Play | $4,187.67 | June 2023 |
The 'Coach' McKean Fund | $4,248.19 | May 2023 |
Central School | $4,429.81 | April 2023 |
Zeelandt Brewery – Cyclone Gabrielle | $4,712.92 | March 2023 |
Bellyful New Plymouth | $3,799.17 | February 2023 |
Camp Purple Live | $5,049.74 | January 2023 |
Taranaki Radiology Department | $5,876.87 | December 2022 |
Tongaporutu Community Summer Project | $4,039.89 | November 2022 |
Sparkyscare x Taranaki Cancer Society | $4,120.64 | October 2022 |
Blue September (PCFNZ) | $5,774.89 | September 2022 |
Emergency Department - Taranaki Health Foundation - Project Maunga | $4,124.11 | August 2022 |
Neonatal Taranaki - Taranaki Health Foundation - Project Maunga | $4,185.74 | July 2022 |
Parkinson's New Zealand | $4,408.19 | June 2022 |
Autism Connex | $4,364.73 | May 2022 |
Parafed Taranaki | $7,476.84 | March/April 2022 |
Horses Helping Humans Taranaki | $3,112.34 | February 2022 |
Restore Eltham - Predator Free Taranaki | $3,869.78 | January 2022 |
InsideOUT Kōaro Taranaki | $5,021.48 | December 2021 |
TSB Children & Young People Ward - Taranaki Health Foundation - Project Maunga | $3,703.47 | November 2021 |
YMCA Taranaki Youth Services | $3,618.44 | October 2021 |
Marfell Community School | $6,138.17 | August & September 2021 |
Oakura Boardriders Community Program | $5,163.58 | July 2021 |
Cystic Fibrosis Taranaki | $5,059.22 | June 2021 |
Taranaki Animal Protection Trust | $4,443.41 | May 2021 |
Taranaki Surf Life Saving Rescue Squad | $4,647.48 | April 2021 |
HeartKids NZ + Heartland Tractor Trek | $3,551.64 | March 2021 |
New Plymouth Riding for the Disabled | $3,262.18 | February 2021 |
Kidney Kids | $4,518.88 | January 2021 |
A House For Karen | $4,792.29 | December 2020 |
Operation Blue Santa Taranaki | $4,534.26 | November 2020 |
Multiple Sclerosis Taranaki | $4,480.25 | October 2020 |
Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust | $3,930.67 | September 2020 |
Gabby's Startlit HOPE | $3,536.10 | August 2020 |
New Plymouth Emergency Shelter | $4,533.96 | July 2020 |
On The House | $2,740.80 | June 2020 |
Taranaki Kiwi Trust | $1,750.87 | May 2020 |
S.T.A.R.T Early Taranaki | $3,175.09 | March & April 2020 |
Alzheimers Taranaki | $2,272.22 | February 2020 |
Little Fighters Trust | $2,384.90 | January 2020 |
Life Education Taranaki | $3,285.44 | December 2019 |
FreeSurf Taranaki | $2,593.53 | November 2019 |
Dress For Success | $2,383.00 | October 2019 |
The Taranaki Retreat | $2,609.33 | September 2019 |
Running on the Spectrum | $2,681.50 | August 2019 |
Conductive Education Taranaki | $2,053.58 | July 2019 |
St John Taranaki | $2,542.31 | June 2019 |
Mellowpuff Charitable Trust | $4,006.24 | May 2019 |
how to apply
The Shining Peak Brewing 5% Project is available for any deserving New Zealand based organisation
To apply or to nominate an organisation, email the name of the organisation to beer@shiningpeakbrewing.com
Let us know their contact details and why the organisation is a deserving recipient