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Over $500,000 of grants distributed

Over $500,000 of grants distributed

31 October 2024

More than $525,000 has been distributed in this years funding round, becoming the largest amount to date from our annual funding round. Since Sunrise's inception in 2014, over $1.

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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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At Sunrise we dare to dream BIG

At Sunrise we dare to dream BIG

31 October 2024

Our BIG dream for Sunrise Week is to achieve 10 for 10. That’s $10 million in 10 years!

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Norman MacLean, supporting our creative community in perpetuity

Norman MacLean, supporting our creative community in perpetuity

20 August 2024

Before Norman passed away, he wanted to secure a way to give back to the creative community that had provided him with immense enjoyment over his lifetime.

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What will your legacy be?

What will your legacy be?

20 August 2024

It’s estimated that up to 50 percent of adults in New Zealand do not have a will.

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Endangered species thriving at Whinray Scenic Reserve

Endangered species thriving at Whinray Scenic Reserve

16 August 2024

Whinray Scenic Reserve is a taonga (treasure) and in time will be one of the last sites in Tairāwhiti that has kiwi, native bats, and other rare species.

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Minimising stress for new and anxious drivers

Minimising stress for new and anxious drivers

07 August 2024

Simulator administrator Gay Waititi says it sometimes take a few sessions for clients to get the hang of it, coping with progressive levels of difficulty and driving scenarios.

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