Our Stories
A Passion for Animals Inspires Scholarship Fund
Born and raised in Gisborne, Paul Benge built his life and career here—spending over 40 years co-owning Business Applications Ltd.
Look How Far We've Come
The past year has seen phenomenal growth for Sunrise Foundation. At the end of March 2024, our funds under management totalled $8. 2 million.
Supporting Music Education in Tairāwhiti
A grant from Sunrise’s Arts Fund, established by Dame Bronwen and Dr Peter Holdsworth, is helping Music Education Tairāwhiti deliver its 2025 Community Engagement Programme, bringing high-quality, hands-on music experiences to youth…
Bringing Health Education to Life
With the help of a Sunrise Foundation grant, Life Education Trust has continued its mission to deliver health and wellbeing education to children and youth in the Gisborne, East Coast,…
ASB Good as Gold Recipient, Steve Sawyer
Long-time conservation champion Steve Sawyer has been recognised on TVNZ’s Seven Sharp as an ASB Good as Gold recipient — a surprise that left him momentarily speechless.
Why Give to Sunrise? Because it’s where you live.
What better reason to give than to support the place you call home? At Sunrise Foundation, we believe generosity starts locally.
Significant Awards Well Deserved
Sunrise Foundation warmly congratulates two of our staunch supporters—Tim Marshall and Professor Joe Mayhew—who recently received significant awards.
A Lasting Legacy of Scholarships for Local Students
Steve Crosby was a respected Gisborne lawyer, passionate sports advocate, and dedicated community leader.