Our Stories

A cricket fundraising event in Queenstown raised almost $27,000 for sports organisations in our region affected by Cyclone Gabrielle who needed to replace or repair equipment.

With many in our extended community facing loss and devastation following Cyclone Gabrielle, it’s been humbling to be at the receiving end of so much aroha and support from across the country.  

Tairāwhiti Beneficiary Advocacy Trust (TBAT) has been operating since 2003 as a small, independent organisation that assists people to receive the full support they require for basic life necessities.

In last year's annual funding round The Gisborne International Chamber Music Competition received a grant from our General fund.

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

The effects of Cyclone Gabrielle have left many people devastated throughout Tairāwhiti. Some people have contacted us asking if they can donate money to a relief effort.

Whānau Āwhina Plunket received a grant from Sunrise for $1930 which they have used to purchase 10 new car seats.

SPCA Gisborne Tairāwhiti put their $2000 grant from Sunrise towards the cost of running their current mobile desexing programme on the East Coast.