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Tairāwhiti Gisborne brand survey insights

A recent survey on the regional tourism brand Tairāwhiti Gisborne – The First Light attracted 193 responses, offering valuable insights to guide the brand’s future and strengthen the region’s…

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Destination insights September 2024

International visitor spending grows by 9% YoY, outpacing national average September 2024 marked the start of Spring with positive results for the Tairāwhiti tourism sector. Domestic visitor card…

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City centre revitalisation public meeting

Trust Tairāwhiti is hosting a public meeting next week for the community to share their ideas and aspirations for the city centre. The meeting is one of several being held across various interest…

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Economic impact assessment of SH2 resilience initiatives

Trust Tairāwhiti is partnering with Hawke’s Bay Regional Economic Development Agency HBREDA) to commission an assessment of the potential economic benefits of improving resilience on State Highway 2…

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The voice of Ngāti Porou East Coast rugby

Paora Brooking has been the voice of Ngāti Porou East Coast (NPEC) rugby for years, delivering live commentary on Radio Ngāti Porou (RNP) and its Facebook page. His lively commentary and dedication…

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Quarterly Economic Monitor September 2024

Tairāwhiti is showing some early signs of green shoots, despite still-challenging conditions in the local economy. Provisional estimates from Infometrics show a 0.2% rise in economic activity over…

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November distributions

A total of $105,000 was approved in the recent Trust Tairāwhiti funding round.

Outward Bound was one of the largest recipients from the Communites fund, receiving $15,000 to help 14 rangatahi from…

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Katuku Island: Game changer for Indigenous innovation

Katuku Island began as a concept for an indigenous apocalyptic mini-series but evolved into a groundbreaking educational tool that merges gaming with cultural storytelling. Created by educationalists…

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Stroke support in Tairāwhiti

Stroke Foundation New Zealand (SFNZ) is making a difference in the Tairāwhiti region, offering stroke prevention services and life-after-stroke support. Their focus on education and training within…

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Trust Tairāwhiti volunteering day

The Trust Tairāwhiti team were fortunate to spend a morning out of the office last week, volunteering with some incredible local community groups. The initiative was organised in partnership with the…

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Destination insights August 2024

August 2024 was a mixed bag for tourism in Tairawhiti. Spending by local tourists fell, while spending by international tourists went up. More people stayed in commercial accommodations, but fewer…

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Wāhine in the wool industry

Elite Wool Industry Training (EWIT) recently hosted its first all-women shearing and wool handling course in Ngatapa, with support from Trust Tairāwhiti, Ovation, and the Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs…

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Funding approved for Rugby Park security fencing

Poverty Bay Rugby Football Union (PBRFU) will receive $73,706 in funding from Trust Tairāwhiti to install security fences at Gisborne’s Rugby Park. This funding will go towards the first stage of…

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Manaaki Tāngata uplifts Tairāwhiti communities

Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support provides free, 24/7 support services to help victims of traumatic events across Tairāwhiti and nationwide. Offering emotional support, practical help and guidance…

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Trust funding for sporting initiatives and spring festivals

More than $42,000 in funding for community initiatives and regional events was approved in the latest Trust Tairāwhiti funding round.

Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Waiū o Ngāti Porou will receive…

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Trust Tairāwhiti launches third Tairāwhiti Wellbeing Survey

Trust Tairāwhiti invites the community to participate in the third annual Tairāwhiti Wellbeing Survey (TWS).

The survey is building comprehensive local data about how we’re doing as a region, and…

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Destination insights July 2024

July tourism data shows mixed results for Tairāwhiti Despite a generally positive outlook for tourism in Tairāwhiti during July, data revealed some fluctuations in accommodation preferences and…

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Rāngai expands to boost Tairāwhiti education sector

Trust Tairāwhiti has approved a distribution of $68,500 to Rāngai Ltd to expand its tertiary education offerings, including bachelor degrees, for students in the region.

The funding will support…