Our Stories

Charles Wilkinson moved to Gisborne as a teenager and became deeply involved in the local music scene, joining several orchestras.

Thanks to the generosity of donors, at the end of our fiscal year 31 March funds under management were valued at $10.

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…

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.

Comet instructor Glenn Hamblyn shared, “This programme has not only empowered women, but has also significantly improved women’s health, both physically and mentally.

Mātai Medical Research Institute (Mātai) is leading the way in medical imaging, advancing healthcare, education, and economic outcomes - both locally and globally.

Craigs have been valued supporters of Sunrise for years, and their generosity helps us grow local giving and support important causes in Gisborne-Tairāwhiti.

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.