Our Stories
A Lasting Legacy of Scholarships for Local Students
Steve Crosby was a respected Gisborne lawyer, passionate sports advocate, and dedicated community leader.
New Way-finding Signage Promotes an Active Lifestyle
Navigating the scenic trails of Tairāwhiti was recently made easier thanks to Tapuwae Tairāwhiti Trails Trust (TTT) and the clear and concise way-finding signage they’ve installed on trails in our…
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.
Gymnastics Club Keeps Tumbling Forward
Gisborne Gymnastics Club (GGC) received a grant in Sunrise’s annual funding round to purchase essential spotting boxes, which are benefitting a range of classes, from baby sessions to competitive, recreational, parkour…
In need of a funding boost?
The Sunrise Foundation’s annual funding round opens soon, offering local groups and organisations with a charitable purpose in Gisborne-Tairāwhiti the chance to apply for a grant from our General Fund.
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.
$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.