Our Stories
Endangered species thriving at Whinray Scenic Reserve
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.
Regenerating a rare taonga
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…
Breaking down barriers through boxing
“Our club is run by six volunteer coaches and is a safe space for kids.
Breaking the stigma around men’s mental health
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…
Empowering people to empower themselves
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.
Apply for a grant from Sunrise’s General fund
The Sunrise Foundation understands that every organisation needs various kinds of support to grow and give back to the community.
They arrived as strangers, but left as whanau
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…
Supporting at-risk tamariki and their whanau
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…