Funding for local education projects and events
Trust Tairāwhiti approved grants for regional events and educational opportunities for Tairāwhiti locals in its latest funding round.
Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki Trust was the largest funding recipient…
Marae Solar Project installations nearing completion
Across Tairāwhiti, marae are embracing renewable energy, with 20 now equipped with solar systems, marking significant progress on the Marae Solar Project led by Trust Tairāwhiti.
The remaining two…
The Nest Collective
The Nest Collective distributes pēpi packs to families-in-need around New Zealand, full of essential items to support them with the first 1,000 days of their baby’s life.
Trust Tairāwhiti recently…
Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival returns for another season
Bright lights, local artistic talent and kiwi music icons are bringing the region to life as Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival (TTAF) returns for its 2025 season.
Local favourite, Te Ara i Whiti, is…
Faster rescues ahead for Gisborne Coastguard
Gisborne Volunteer Coastguard Association (GVCA) is set for a revamp with a $33k grant from Trust Tairāwhiti towards a new trailer. The upgrade means crews can hit the water faster and safer, saving…
Nōna Te Ao
Not-for-profit organisation Nōna Te Ao was created to support rangatahi māori to be self-determining, make informed decisions about their future, and thrive in their chosen pathways, while bridging…
School Pool Solar Project
Four schools along the East Coast have been equipped with solar panels, battery storage, and pool heating systems as part of a $3.5m school pool heating and resilience project funded by the Trust…
Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council
For over a decade, the Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council (TMC) has championed cultural diversity in the region, creating spaces where all cultures are welcomed and celebrated. Their annual events have…
August distributions
More than $189k in funding was approved in the August funding round from Trust Tairāwhiti.
Tairāwhiti Technology Trust (TaiTech) were the largest funding recipient this month, receiving $50k from…
Victoria Domain is open for action!
A crowd of keen netball players gathered at the gates of the newly upgraded Victoria Domain site on Saturday, 19 July, when Taharakau Stewart, representing Rongowhakaata, blessed the new and improved…
The Bush Kura
Rangatahi as young as eight years old have been using the ngahere (bush) as their classroom to learn practical bush and survival skills through camps hosted by The Bush Kura.
Trust Tairāwhiti…
Restoration and upgrades for local kayak club
Poverty Bay Kayak Club secured $66k in funding from Trust Tairāwhiti to restore and upgrade its clubhouse facility.
Since 1983, the club has nurtured paddlers of all levels across Tairāwhiti…
July grants for community initiatives and feasibility studies
Over $271k in funding was approved by Trust Tairāwhiti in the July funding round, supporting ten community groups and organisations.
Nōna Te Ao Charitable Trust was the largest recipient this month…
Tairāwhiti Matariki celebrations
Matariki is a time to reflect, connect and plan for the year ahead. Across Tairāwhiti, communities are coming together to mark the Māori New Year in ways that are meaningful to them. This year, Trust…
Braemar dance competition takes centre stage
Ballet, tap, hip hop, modern, and contemporary dance lit up Gisborne’s War Memorial Theatre during the King’s Birthday weekend. Dancers from Tairāwhiti and across the North Island showcased their…
June distributions
In the latest funding round, Trust Tairāwhiti approved grants for various initiatives that enhance community wellbeing, support rangatahi development and strengthen local resilience.
Te Hauora o…
