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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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Regenerating a rare taonga

Regenerating a rare taonga

13 June 2024

A $3000 grant from Sunrise’s General fund was awarded to the Endangered Species Foundation, supporting their ngutukākā project which aims to revive a taonga species that once made the whole…

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Breaking down barriers through boxing 

Breaking down barriers through boxing 

17 May 2024

“Our club is run by six volunteer coaches and is a safe space for kids.

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Breaking the stigma around men’s mental health 

Breaking the stigma around men’s mental health 

17 May 2024

With the effervescent Krissy Mackintosh at the helm, #Hear4U provide a fresh and innovative approach to community wellbeing through the alternative pathways they offer in comparison to regular government funded…

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Empowering people to empower themselves  

Empowering people to empower themselves  

17 May 2024

The Sunrise Foundation gave Kete Trust a $5000 grant towards their operating costs so that they can continue to provide local families with a hand up in times of need.

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Apply for a grant from Sunrise’s General fund  

Apply for a grant from Sunrise’s General fund  

17 May 2024

The Sunrise Foundation understands that every organisation needs various kinds of support to grow and give back to the community.

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They arrived as strangers, but left as whanau 

They arrived as strangers, but left as whanau 

16 February 2024

This wouldn’t be possible without the support of Sunrise donors John and Diane Logan, Self-Storage Gisborne and Clark Charitable Trust who are committed to supporting local rangatahi (youth) to attend…

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Supporting at-risk tamariki and their whanau

Supporting at-risk tamariki and their whanau

16 February 2024

Chris Semmens, Barnardos Gisborne Service Manager, says the grant has contributed towards their social workers’ salaries who facilitate their home-based LEAP support group programme, predominantly working with whanau of youth…

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