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

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Open To All

The Shining Peak Brewing 5% Project is available for any deserving New Zealand based organisation

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Email Us

To apply or to nominate an organisation, email the name of the organisation to beer@shiningpeakbrewing.com

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Tell us why

Let us know their contact details and why the organisation is a deserving recipient