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…
Tairāwhiti economy shows continued signs of recovery
The latest Infometrics Quarterly Economic Monitor (QEM) for Tairāwhiti shows the regional economy is continuing to recover, supported by stronger primary industries, increased construction activity…
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…
Touchwood Fishing Charters
Touchwood Fishing Charters strives to make fishing accessible, enjoyable, and memorable for all. With support from the Trust’s RTO team, owners Amber and Mike Clarke have enhanced their tourism…
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…
Trust releases 2025/26 Annual Report
The Trust Tairāwhiti 2025/26 Annual Report is now available online, ahead of the organisation’s Annual General Meeting on 13 August.
It reports on the Trust’s activities over the financial year…
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…
Businesses gain insights into the future of food and fibre
More than 60 local growers, producers and businesses attended the Future of Food and Fibre event, hosted by Trust Tairāwhiti in partnership with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and the…
