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Socks for sale!

Socks for sale!

13 February 2025

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!

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Craigs Christmas Giving

Craigs Christmas Giving

13 February 2025

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.

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Fund guarantees future for Coastguard Gisborne

Fund guarantees future for Coastguard

13 February 2025

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,…

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$10 million in 10 years - we did it!

$10 million in 10 years - we did it!

13 February 2025

Community engagement during the first ever Sunrise Week in November exceeded our expectations, leaving us excited and already planning for this year.

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Legacy fund supports tourism and development

Legacy fund supports tourism and development

13 February 2025

Tourism Eastland Society Incorporated has officially closed its doors after four decades of dedicated efforts in promoting the region to tourists, new residents, and businesses.

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Thank you, Alan Berry Motors and Suzuki NZ

Thank you, Alan Berry Motors and Suzuki NZ

13 February 2025

The eye-catching artwork designed by Bruce Whitley certainly makes sure we are visible when out in the community and highlights the various groups Sunrise supports.

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A trip down memory lane

A trip down memory lane

31 October 2024

In this timeline over the years we take a trip down memory lane to revisit some of the key moments of our 10-year-story so far. . .

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Celebrating 10 years of generosity

Celebrating 10 years of generosity

31 October 2024

2 November 2024 marks the beginning of Sunrise Week and our 10th birthday celebrations.

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