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Sunrise's Tech Superheroes

Sunrise's Tech Superheroes

16 February 2026

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.

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A New Chapter for Comet Swimming Club

A New Chapter for Comet Swimming Club

16 February 2026

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.

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$563,000+ Grants Distributed

$563,000+ Grants Distributed

31 October 2025

More than $563,000 worth of grants have been distributed to a variety of worthy local causes from Sunrise Foundation's annual funding round.  

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Honouring Rocky, Securing Midway's Future

Honouring Rocky, Securing Midway's Future

31 October 2025

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…

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Giving That Lasts a Lifetime

Giving That Lasts a Lifetime

31 October 2025

For nearly a decade, Rob Dymock has been a regular donor to Sunrise Foundation’s General Fund.

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Keeping Loved Ones Safe in Tairāwhiti

Keeping Loved Ones Safe in Tairāwhiti

31 October 2025

For families with a loved one living with dementia, autism, or other conditions that put them at risk of wandering, peace of mind is priceless.

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Big Shoes to Fill – But Stephen’s Ready!

Big Shoes to Fill – But Stephen’s Ready!

31 October 2025

After 11 years of dedicated voluntary service, founding trustee David Clark has stepped down from Sunrise’s Board.

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A growing fund, a growing future for Alzheimer’s Gisborne

A growing fund, a growing future for Alzheimer’s Gisborne

31 October 2025

When Alzheimer’s Gisborne first considered starting a fund with Sunrise, their Board of Trustees was understandably cautious due to a lack of funds.

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