Our Stories

As part of Sunrise Foundation’s annual funding round, the Tairāwhiti Environment Centre (TEC) received a grant to support its initiative “Enabling Tairāwhiti’s Taiao to Thrive.

A new endowment fund has been established with Sunrise Foundation to support the long-term sustainability of Gisborne's Aviation Museum, ensuring this unique part of our region’s heritage is preserved and shared for generations to…

Accessing healthcare can be challenging for many living up the Coast, where long distances and limited transport options make essential appointments difficult to reach.

Thanks to support from Sunrise, the Tairāwhiti Fijian Community can now grow its sport and wellbeing initiatives for people of all ages throughout Tairāwhiti.

Storytelling runs deep in Tairāwhiti, and this creative energy was uplifted thanks to a grant from Sunrise’s General Fund and support from other sponsors.

Since 2012, the Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council (TMC) has been a driving force for unity in our region, creating spaces where every culture is valued and every person feels they belong.

Keeping Sunrise’s systems secure, reliable, and up to date is vital to the work we do every day, from managing donations to delivering grants across Tairāwhiti.

For more than 60 years, Comet Swimming Club has been a place where generations of locals have learned water confidence, built lifelong skills, and discovered the joy of swimming.