Our Stories
A warm welcome to our newest voluntary trustees
For many years Leslynne has been a key member of our Sunrise grants committee, sharing her in-depth awareness and understanding of Tairāwhiti.
Tairāwhiti’s diamond in disguise
“ECMoT is a true nostalgic diamond in disguise, a perfectly imperfect museum that brings stories from past to present life for people to share and enjoy,” says Harrison Hill, committee…
Tairāwhiti businesses – do you accept the challenge?
Locally owned and operated Skindeep Clinic donates $50 a week through regular giving to Sunrise’s General fund as a way of ‘giving back’.
Sunrise Grants 2023
As well as growing endowments, Sunrise is focused on giving back to the community. We support a diverse range of groups and organisations with grants given out annually.
One shoe doesn’t fit all in suicide prevention
The past year in Tairāwhiti has been incredibly stressful and challenging for some people, with concerns about mental health a common theme in our community.
Real heroes don’t wear capes
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is part of the world’s largest volunteering network, providing tamariki with a mentor for an hour a week.
Where there’s a Will there’s a way
Gisborne born couple Rod Glengarry and Sue Leslie have recently finalised their Wills, leaving a portion of their estate to The Sunrise Foundation, where a scholarship fund will be established…
Sunrise Snapshots
Environment fund more important than ever Severe weather events have highlighted the importance of growing the Environment Endowment Fund with Sunrise.