Our Stories

As Sunrise continues to grow from strength to strength, we’re making some positive changes within our team to ensure we’re well positioned for the future.

Local businessman John Larsen has supported Sunrise since its earliest days, and more than a decade later his commitment remains as strong as ever.

A new endowment fund has been established with Sunrise Foundation to support the long-term sustainability of Gisborne's Aviation Museum, ensuring this unique part of our region’s heritage is preserved and shared for generations to…

Accessing healthcare can be challenging for many living up the Coast, where long distances and limited transport options make essential appointments difficult to reach.

Since 2012, the Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council (TMC) has been a driving force for unity in our region, creating spaces where every culture is valued and every person feels they belong.

Keeping Sunrise’s systems secure, reliable, and up to date is vital to the work we do every day, from managing donations to delivering grants across Tairāwhiti.

For more than 60 years, Comet Swimming Club has been a place where generations of locals have learned water confidence, built lifelong skills, and discovered the joy of swimming.

Midway Surf Life Saving Club has launched an endowment fund with Sunrise, seeded by a donation from Jude Hall in memory of her late husband, Rocky Hall, a life member…