Over $500,000 of grants distributed

Sunrise Foundation's largest amount of grants distributed from annual funding round.

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 $1.8 million worth of grants have been distributed to more than 160 worthy causes across arts, environment, education, health, hearing, social/community, sports and animal welfare sectors our region.

Full list of 2024 grant recipients

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Kings Service Medals are well deserved

King's Service Medals are well deserved

03 June 2025

Sunrise Foundation warmly congratulates two of our staunch supporters—Tim Marshall and Professor Joe Mayhew—who were recently awarded King’s Service Medals in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours for their significant contributions…

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A Lasting Legacy of Scholarships for Local Students

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Steve Crosby was a respected Gisborne lawyer, passionate sports advocate, and dedicated community leader.

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