Our Stories
A Lasting Legacy of Scholarships for Local Students
Steve Crosby was a respected Gisborne lawyer, passionate sports advocate, and dedicated community leader.
Trust Transfer Ensures Continued Support for Young Musicians
Charles Wilkinson moved to Gisborne as a teenager and became deeply involved in the local music scene, joining several orchestras.
A Warm Welcome to Sunrise's Newest Sponsors
All Secure, owned by the James and Edwards families, purchased Gisborne Self-Storage late last year from former Sunrise sponsors Peter and Sylvia Jex-Blake.
Supporting the Future of Medical Innovation
Mātai Medical Research Institute (Mātai) is leading the way in medical imaging, advancing healthcare, education, and economic outcomes - both locally and globally.
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,…