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Mātai Medical Research Institute

When Dr Samantha Holdsworth presented her vision for the Mātai Medical Research Institute to Trust Tairāwhiti in early 2019, the Trust could see that the concept had transformative potential.

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Rawhiti Law

Tairāwhiti lawyer Riki Donnelly is the recently appointed Crown Solicitor in Gisborne — the first locally based crown solicitor in almost twenty years. 

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The Longline Classic

The Longline Classic has fast become a highlight on the regional events calendar, attracting locals and visitors from all over Aotearoa to enjoy the unofficial start to summer in Tairāwhiti.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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July distributions enhance education, sports and accessibility initiatives in Tairāwhiti

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…