World Surf League event coming to Tairāwhiti
Tairāwhiti will host some of Asia-Pacific’s top surfers next year, with the inaugural Tairāwhiti Pro bringing a World Surf League Qualifying Series event to the region. East Coast Surfriders (ECS…
First Focus Fund projects target taiao and rangatahi outcomes
Trust Tairāwhiti has approved funding for four projects through its new Focus Funds, targeting long-term outcomes for the taiao and rangatahi across Tairāwhiti.
The Taiao and Rangatahi Focus Funds…
Latest funding round supports cultural, rangatahi and community wellbeing initiatives
Trust Tairāwhiti has approved funding for eight organisations delivering initiatives that support community wellbeing across the region.
Te Aitanga a Mahaki Trust was the largest recipient…
Trust supports next chapter for Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival
Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival (TTAF) is growing its offerings across the region, moving beyond a festival-only experience to a year-round programme of events and creative opportunities.
Trust…
Electrify Tairāwhiti puts smarter energy decisions in focus
Local businesses heard how smarter energy decisions could help reduce operating costs, strengthen resilience and prepare for future change at the Electrify Tairāwhiti Business event.
Speakers from…
Trust secures Emerald Hotel and properties in milestone for city centre
Trust Tairāwhiti has secured the Emerald Hotel and several neighbouring properties, including the Victoria Plaza in the city centre. The acquisition brings a key gateway site under local control to…
Alchemy Gisborne
Local grower and owner of Alchemy Gisborne, Jason Galloway, identified an opportunity to unlock value from second-grade finger limes by extracting the fruit’s highly sought-after pearls, known as…
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…
