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…
Tairāwhiti rangatahi to benefit from local music programme
Trust Tairāwhiti has approved a $23,500 grant to Music Education Tairāwhiti to support the delivery of its engagement programme connecting Tairāwhiti rangatahi with high-quality music…
May distributions
In the latest Trust Tairāwhiti funding round, grants totalling $174,952 were approved, supporting eleven community organisations and groups across the region.
Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council will…
SuperGrans Tairāwhiti Trust receives funding to build a sustainable future
Trust Tairāwhiti has granted $172,640 over two years to SuperGrans Tairāwhiti Trust (SGT), enabling the organisation to strengthen its operational capacity and long-term sustainability.
This funding…
Community laundromat on its way to Uawa
A new community-led laundromat is coming to Uawa, bringing long-awaited relief to locals who have been without access to a local laundry service for years.
Led by Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti Centre of…
Trust funding backs completion of grandstand at Rugby Park
Trust Tairāwhiti has approved just over $1.17 million in funding to Poverty Bay Rugby Football Union (PBRFU) towards the completion of the Rugby Park grandstand rebuild.
The rebuild will deliver a…
April grants boost Tairāwhiti heritage preservation and community impact
The MV Takitimu Charitable Trust will receive the largest distribution from the April funding round, with a grant of $21,356 to refurbish the hull of the MV Takitimu, Gisborne’s first pilot launch…
Rāngai kicks off bachelor-level pathways and a new Trades Academy course
Rāngai Limited, a Gisborne-based production studio and education provider, launched four new bachelor-level pathways and a Trades Academy course last month, creating more opportunities for local…
Parafed empowering through sport and recreation
For nearly seven years, Parafed Gisborne Tairāwhiti has been dedicated to expanding opportunities for those with physical disabilities in the region to participate in sports and recreation…
Solar power strengthens resilience for Tairāwhiti marae
A major solar energy initiative is underway to build the resilience of 21 marae across Tairāwhiti, ensuring they can continue serving their communities during extreme weather events. Funded primarily…
March distributions
From restoring sports facilities to exploring new economic opportunities, grants from the recent Trust Tairāwhiti funding round support a diverse range of community initiatives, projects and…
From Tamararo to Taranaki: Te Tairāwhiti journey to Te Matatini
Te Matatini has been a beacon of haka excellence since 1972, bringing together the best of kapa haka from across Aotearoa. This year, Te Tairāwhiti will be proudly represented at Te Matatini by five…
Mareikura waka ama facility: Shovel ready!
Anzac Park will be a hive of activity in March when construction is set to commence on Mareikura Waka Ama Club’s new waka storage facility, bringing the long-awaited project to life in the club’s…
Tairāwhiti Community Voice: Connecting the community for 35 years
Tairāwhiti Community Voice (TCV) has spent 35 years advocating for locals by linking its members—grassroots organisations, community groups and social services—to ensure essential support is…
TKKM o Te Waiu o Ngāti Porou shines at Wiki Hā
Te Wiki Hākinakina o Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori (Wiki Hā) is a biennial event uniting kura kaupapa students nationwide to celebrate the blending of sport and te reo Māori. With $10,000 in funding from…
