Ūawa Laundromat
A new laundromat in Tolaga Bay is improving access to laundry services for East Coast communities, while leading the way in sustainable community infrastructure with a wetland system and on-site…
Slash for Cash
Slash for Cash is turning wood debris into opportunity, helping communities restore their whenua while building local jobs and income.
Trust Tairāwhiti supported the Tolaga Bay Heritage Charitable…
Solar project powers hands-on learning at East Coast kura
Solar technology installed through the Trust Tairāwhiti School Pool Solar Project is becoming a hands-on learning tool for East Coast tauira (students).
The Trust invested $3.5m towards the school…
Women's Native Tree Project Trust
More than 20,000 native plants have been donated to marae, kura and community groups across Tairāwhiti over the past three years, thanks to the work of the Women’s Native Tree Project Trust…
SuperGrans
SuperGrans Tairāwhiti Trust is expanding its impact across the region, with a growing focus on education, resilience and long-term wellbeing for whānau.
Trust Tairāwhiti approved $172k over two…
August distributions
In the August funding round, just over $190k in distributions were approved by Trust Tairāwhiti.
Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council were the largest funding recipient, receiving $50k towards their…
Flood Relief Day brings recovery resources to the Coast
Trailers stacked with fence posts, community service stalls and kai carts set the scene in Te Araroa for the East Cape Flood Relief Day, bringing practical support directly to communities still…
Rua Bioscience programmes building local capability
Rua Bioscience programmes are helping East Coast rangatahi pursue new opportunities while growing local skills and capability across a range of sectors.
Its programmes range from scholarships for…
Marae Solar Project expands to 34 marae
More marae across Tairāwhiti will soon benefit from improved energy resilience as the Marae Solar Project, coordinated by Trust Tairāwhiti, expands to include 12 more marae, bringing the total number…
Crowds gather to celebrate the opening of the Rugby Park grandstand
Hundreds of spectators gathered at Gisborne's Rugby Park for the Heartland Classic, where the Poverty Bay Weka took on the Classic All Blacks in an exhibition match celebrating the official opening…
Safer community spaces supported in latest distribution round
Trust Tairāwhiti approved more than $214k in funding in its most recent funding round.
High School Old Boys Sports Club will receive the largest distribution, totalling $60.5k, for urgent clubhouse…
Manutuke Hapori Hub
A building once set for demolition will soon become a dedicated hapori (community) hub for Manutuke, fulfilling a vision from the local community dating back to the 1980s.
The Manutuke Community…
CoastFit35 creating stronger East Coast communities
CoastFit35 is using fitness as a vehicle for hauora, confidence and opportunity on the East Coast.
After returning home to Tikitiki in 2025, experienced CrossFit athlete Tina-Mei Harrison saw a…
June distributions
In the latest Trust Tairāwhiti funding round, $94k was approved to support two regional events and four community initiatives, aimed at enhancing local wellbeing and attracting visitation during the…
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…
