Our Stories
Give and get your tax back
Giving into our communities, both through our time and our resources, plays an important part in the kiwi psyche.
Kath Kitchen joins Sunrise as voluntary trustee
Kath Kitchen, Sunrise's most recently elected trustee joins a dedicated team of eight trustees under the leadership of Rob Dymock.
Socks for sale!
A new sock collaboration with Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council (TMC) to benefit Sunrise's General fund was launched this year. At just $5 a pair, they're a bargain!
Craigs Christmas Giving
Craigs Investment Partners have donated a record $194,000 nationally to charities through our Community Foundations of Aotearoa New Zealand network in time for Christmas.
Fund guarantees future for Coastguard
In a significant step towards ensuring its future sustainability, Coastguard Gisborne has established an endowment fund with Sunrise called ‘Gisborne Volunteer Coastguard Endowment Fund’ as an alternative avenue of guaranteed,…
A celebration of culture and community
With a variety of free activities including delicious food, henna art, bouncy castles, rangoli design and live music, the day was a tremendous success, culminating in a sold-out evening performance.
Words from Glenda
Wow, what a fabulous start to 2025, with the news that endowments are now over $10 million.
$10 million in 10 years - we did it!
Community engagement during the first ever Sunrise Week in November exceeded our expectations, leaving us excited and already planning for this year.