Whakarua Park grandstand set for major upgrade
At the heart of Ruatōria sits Whakarua Park, a sporting ground rich in history, culture and community. Now, a major upgrade of the park’s grandstand is set to help preserve one of the most…
EIT scholarships back future tech pathways for local students
Students in Tairāwhiti studying AI and drone technology will soon have greater support to study, train and work locally through a new scholarship initiative at the Eastern Institute of Technology…
Trust funding for local initiatives and events
Just over $453k was approved in the recent Trust Tairāwhiti funding round, with Te Runanganui o Tūranganui-a-Kiwa as the largest recipient, receiving more than $98k to develop the Manutuke Hapori…
Major upgrade transforms kayak clubhouse, supporting local talent
Finishing touches are being made on the upgraded clubhouse facility for Poverty Bay Kayak Club (PBKC), wrapping up four months of work to enhance the space’s functionality and offer more…
Ngāti Porou Surf Lifesaving reconnects with Tangaroa
Ngāti Porou Surf Lifesaving Club (NPSLC) is reconnecting whānau and the wider community to the moana through Te Ara Tangaroa, an ocean safety programme grounded in a Ngāti Porou approach to surf…
New funds available for high-impact taiao and rangatahi initiatives
Trust Tairāwhiti has opened Expressions of Interest for two new Focus Funds aimed at supporting transformational outcomes for taiao and rangatahi across Tairāwhiti. The new funds respond to community…
Future Whenua Summit targets long-term taiao outcomes
Environmental leaders gathered in Tairāwhiti to explore practical ways to improve biodiversity to encourage healthier soils, a more resilient community and long-term taiao outcomes for the region at…
Ūawa laundromat nears completion
Excitement and anticipation is growing in Ūawa as the long-awaited community laundromat prepares to open at full capacity in the coming weeks.
Led by Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti Centre of Excellence (COE…
March grants support education, energy and community recovery
In the latest Trust Tairāwhiti funding round, four organisations were supported with distributions totalling $100k.
Education Partnership and Innovation Trust (EPIT) are the largest recipient this…
Local initiative turning slash into jobs and restoration
A community-led social enterprise is turning wood debris into environmental, economic and social uplift for Tairāwhiti and neighbouring regions.
Slash for Cash, a kaupapa led by the Tola
Trust Tairāwhiti delivers first funding round of the year
Over $157k in funding will support five organisations delivering projects to enhance community wellbeing across the region. Initiatives funded in this round focus on protecting the region’s cultural…
Mātai summer internship connects learning, research and community
Mātai Medical Research Institute’s 2025/26 summer interns presented their final projects, sharing their research and reflections on what it meant to return home and apply their undergraduate studies…
Mountain bike trail upgrades underway at Whataūpoko Reserve
Stage one upgrades are nearly complete at Whataūpoko Reserve, improving the mountain bike trail network and supporting safer, year-round access for the community.
The Gisborne Mountain Bike Club…
Experience Tairāwhiti this Summer!
Summer 2025/26 in Tairāwhiti will be bustling with community events across the region. From well-known community favourites to cultural experiences and summer activities with a competitive edge…
Crowds gather to celebrate opening of Te Wharewaka o Mareikura
Mareikura Waka Ama Club officially opened their new waka storage facility, with paddlers, club members, supporters and whānau gathered to welcome the long-awaited milestone.
The day began at 5am…
Final funding round supports local initiatives
In December, Trust Tairāwhiti approved $156k in the final funding round of the year.
Tūranga Health received the largest distribution this month with $50k to help deliver insulation upgrades for…
