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Victoria Domain is open for action!

A crowd of keen netball players gathered at the gates of the newly upgraded Victoria Domain site on Saturday, 19 July, when Taharakau Stewart, representing Rongowhakaata, blessed the new and improved…

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The Bush Kura

Rangatahi as young as eight years old have been using the ngahere (bush) as their classroom to learn practical bush and survival skills through camps hosted by The Bush Kura.

Trust Tairāwhiti…

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Restoration and upgrades for local kayak club

Poverty Bay Kayak Club secured $66k in funding from Trust Tairāwhiti to restore and upgrade its clubhouse facility.

Since 1983, the club has nurtured paddlers of all levels across Tairāwhiti…

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July grants for community initiatives and feasibility studies

Over $271k in funding was approved by Trust Tairāwhiti in the July funding round, supporting ten community groups and organisations.

Nōna Te Ao Charitable Trust was the largest recipient this month…

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Tairāwhiti Matariki celebrations

Matariki is a time to reflect, connect and plan for the year ahead. Across Tairāwhiti, communities are coming together to mark the Māori New Year in ways that are meaningful to them. This year, Trust…

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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…

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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.

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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

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…