1-7 November, 2025
Sunrise Week is our chance to celebrate generosity, community spirit, and the incredible impact of giving.
Last year’s inaugural Sunrise Week was a phenomenal success. Before the week started, Sunrise Foundation had just over $8 million in funds under management. We set ourselves an ambitious goal: to grow to $10 million in 10 years. Thanks to the support of our donors and community, we smashed that goal! Now, one year later, we are proud to say Sunrise Foundation is managing $12 million in funds that will benefit Tairāwhiti forever.
This year, Sunrise Week returns in the first week of November. We’ll be dusting off our orange outfits and celebrating the power of local giving together.
Everyone can be part of Sunrise Week – whether by sharing stories, getting involved in activities, or simply showing support for the causes that matter most to our community.
Together, we’re creating a brighter future for Tairāwhiti.
Want to become involved in Sunrise Week 2025?
The possibilities are endless as to how you can be involved. Host an event over Sunrise Week and support either our General fund or one of our other special interest funds. All money raised over Sunrise Week 2025 will stay local, benefiting the region and the people living here.
Host a BBQ or community hangi, an orange-themed morning tea, have a casual dress in orange day at work, or even orange cocktails with friends...whatever you'd like to do to become involved!
Pick a fund to support
Make a donation to either our General fund or one of our other special interest funds. Whether it's $5 or $500, it all helps us as we strive to build a better, more vibrant Tairāwhiti-Gisborne for future generations. Or better yet, become a regular donor through our Regular or Workplace Giving schemes.
With over 50 different funds to choose from there really is cause close to everyone's heart.
Be involved without hosting an event
No problem! There is no pressure to host an event, just get involved in whatever way you feel most comfortable.
Whether that's by making a one-off donation during Sunrise Week to one of our special interest funds to support a cause dear to your heart, or perhaps signing up to become a regular Sunrise donor.
Let us know what you have planned
To find out more, or let us know what event you have planned, email Glenda and she will send you out a helpful information pack to get you started.
Let's 'paint Tairāwhiti orange' over Sunrise Week!
Be sure to send us any photos you take at your event...orange, orange, orange!
