Our Stories
A Legacy of Inclusion and Belonging
Since 2012, the Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council (TMC) has been a driving force for unity in our region, creating spaces where every culture is valued and every person feels they belong.
Sunrise's Tech Superheroes
Keeping Sunrise’s systems secure, reliable, and up to date is vital to the work we do every day, from managing donations to delivering grants across Tairāwhiti.
A New Chapter for Comet Swimming Club
For more than 60 years, Comet Swimming Club has been a place where generations of locals have learned water confidence, built lifelong skills, and discovered the joy of swimming.
Honouring Rocky, Securing Midway's Future
Midway Surf Life Saving Club has launched an endowment fund with Sunrise, seeded by a donation from Jude Hall in memory of her late husband, Rocky Hall, a life member…
Giving That Lasts a Lifetime
For nearly a decade, Rob Dymock has been a regular donor to Sunrise Foundation’s General Fund.
A growing fund, a growing future for Alzheimer’s Gisborne
When Alzheimer’s Gisborne first considered starting a fund with Sunrise, their Board of Trustees was understandably cautious due to a lack of funds.
Growing Need, Lasting Impact
Former Sunrise Foundation trustee Lilian Tangaere-Baldwin knows firsthand how vital dialysis support is for whānau in our region.
September is Wills Month
September is Wills Month – a great time to check that your will is up to date and to consider what kind of legacy you want to leave for your community.…