The Flaxmere Boxing Academy that's "more like a home than a sports facility" has received funding for the next three years.
For the past nine years the boxing academy has provided fitness and inspiration for locals: at least 330 registered members have passed through, the academy's founder says.
Hastings District Council has allocated the gym $10,000 for each of the next three years through its 2021-2024 multi-year strategic community partnership fund.
Academy founder, Hastings ambassador and Hastings district councillor Henare O'Keefe said the money would be put towards the rent.
"We really appreciate this grant – it's great to know we don't have to worry about paying the rent for the next three years."