Trust releases 2023/24 Annual Report
The Trust Tairāwhiti Annual Report 2023/24 is now available online, ahead of the organisation’s Annual General Meeting on 15 August. The report outlines the Trust’s key activities from the year…
Quarterly Economic Monitor March 2024
The Tairāwhiti economy remains subdued, with provisional estimates from Infometrics showing a 0.9%pa decline in economic activity over the March 2024 year. The March 2024 quarter showed a rebound…
Empowering rural rangatahi through Nōna Te Ao programmes
Nōna Te Ao was created to address the trend of rural rangatahi Māori leaving school early without essential skills and qualifications.
Since starting five years ago in Tolaga Bay, Nōna Te Ao has…
July distributions enhance education, sports and accessibility initiatives in Tairāwhiti 2024
Just over $74,000 in community grants were approved in the Trust Tairāwhiti July funding round to enhance education, sports and accessibility initiatives in our region. Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o…
Eastland Port Announces New Board
A new board has been formed for Eastland Port and Gisborne Airport, aimed at unlocking opportunities and enhancing the economic potential of Tairāwhiti. Wendie Harvey and Hamish Bell, both…
Destination insights report May 2024
Data for May 2024, marking the end of Autumn, presented a mixed picture for tourism in Tairāwhiti. Visitors' card spending varied, while accommodation usage increased. However, short-term rentals…
Two new members appointed to Trust Tairāwhiti board
Gisborne District Council has confirmed Nicki Sutherland and Dan Jex-Blake as the two new appointments to the governance board of Trust Tairāwhiti. Deputy Mayor Josh Wharehinga says they will each…
Matariki in Tairāwhiti
To celebrate the rise of Matariki, local groups, schools and iwi across Tairāwhiti are bringing their communities together to celebrate the Māori New Year. Trust Tairāwhiti has approved $52,963 to…
Grants for recovery, culture and regional programms
More than $181,990 in community grants were approved in the Trust Tairāwhiti June funding round. These grants will support recovery initiatives, preserve cultural heritage and advance regional…
Destination insights report March 2024
The latest tourism industry insights and international travel statistics in our March 2024 Destination Insights report. Find out about Gisborne's tourism recovery, international visitor trends, and…
New direction for regional infrastructure operations
Eastland Group and its shareholder Trust Tairāwhiti have jointly announced the group head office will be reshaped and transition to a new operational and governance model as a holding company. Over…
Destination insights February 2024
The Tairāwhiti tourism industry is beginning to turn over a new leaf, with the latest data showing a significant increase in guest nights in the accommodation sector. In February 2024, there was a 93…
RTNZ Director discusses sustainable tourism practices
Regional Tourism New Zealand (RTNZ) Director of Destination Management Kiri Goulter was in Gisborne this month to meet with regional leaders and present to the Destination Tairāwhiti Advisory Group…
Cultural, sporting and tech initiatives receive Trust funding
Over $170,000 in community grants have been approved by Trust Tairāwhiti in its latest funding round. Cultural, sporting and tech initiatives across Gisborne and the East Coast feature on the list of…
Tairāwhiti Wellbeing Survey 2023 results released
Economic and environmental concerns grow. Sense of community connection remains strong. The results of the second Tairāwhiti Wellbeing Survey are now online at tairawhitidata.nz. To better understand…
Quarterly Economic Monitor December 2023
In the last three months of 2023, the Tairāwhiti economy saw little change from the previous two quarters. The subdued economy reflects the lingering impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle, household spending…
