Summer research opportunity to bring local talent home
Sixteen students will spend their summer at the cutting edge of medical science through an internship programme with Mātai Medical Research Institute.
From November 2025 to February 2026, interns…
Kura Reo ki Tūranga helping local reo thrive
More than 100 whānau from across the motu came together in Manutūkē for Kura Reo ki Tūranga, a four-day wānanga dedicated to nurturing and strengthening te reo Māori, with a focus on the unique…
Ngāti Oneone and Trust Tairāwhiti publicly share Kawenata – Statement of Intent
Today marks a significant milestone in the partnership between Ngāti Oneone and Trust Tairāwhiti, with the formal transfer of several land titles on Hirini Street and the public release of the…
Tairāwhiti Wellbeing Survey activations underway
The Trust is nearly one week into the 2025 Tairāwhiti Wellbeing Survey (TWS) campaign, and our team is out in the community helping people share their voices.
The campaign kicked off with an…
Have your say in the fourth Tairāwhiti Wellbeing Survey!
Share your thoughts, Gizzy! Trust Tairāwhiti invites the community to participate in the fourth annual Tairāwhiti Wellbeing Survey (TWS), now live on the Tairāwhiti Data website.
This year’s…
New digital programme to make AI work for Tairāwhiti Business
Trust Tairāwhiti is helping local businesses make AI work for them. If you run a business, AI can save time, cut costs, solve problems and open new opportunities. AI is a global megatrend reshaping…
Trust Tairāwhiti releases inaugural ‘State of Wellbeing’ report
A State of Wellbeing report released by Trust Tairāwhiti draws on Tairāwhiti Wellbeing Survey (TWS) data from 2022 to 2024 to provide the first clear picture of how local wellbeing compares over…
Funding for local education projects and events
Trust Tairāwhiti approved grants for regional events and educational opportunities for Tairāwhiti locals in its latest funding round.
Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki Trust was the largest funding recipient…
Marae Solar Project installations nearing completion
Across Tairāwhiti, marae are embracing renewable energy, with 20 now equipped with solar systems, marking significant progress on the Marae Solar Project led by Trust Tairāwhiti.
The remaining two…
The Nest Collective
The Nest Collective distributes pēpi packs to families-in-need around New Zealand, full of essential items to support them with the first 1,000 days of their baby’s life.
Trust Tairāwhiti recently…
Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival returns for another season
Bright lights, local artistic talent and kiwi music icons are bringing the region to life as Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival (TTAF) returns for its 2025 season.
Local favourite, Te Ara i Whiti, is…
Faster rescues ahead for Gisborne Coastguard
Gisborne Volunteer Coastguard Association (GVCA) is set for a revamp with a $33k grant from Trust Tairāwhiti towards a new trailer. The upgrade means crews can hit the water faster and safer, saving…
Rangatahi turn data into solutions for Tairāwhiti wellbeing
Using three years of Tairāwhiti Wellbeing Survey (TWS) data, 20 senior maths students from Lytton High School took part in the first-ever ‘Data Hack’ event hosted by Trust Tairāwhiti.
The event was…
Quarterly Economic Monitor June 2025
The economy in Tairāwhiti remains under pressure, with a 1.0%pa drop in economic activity in the June 2025 quarter dragging year-end activity down 1.2%pa, according to provisional estimates from…
City centre revitalisation
Our community's ideas and aspirations will help shape the future direction of our city through the City Centre Catalyst Initiatives Project. Stage one of the project was led and funded by Trust…
Alex Hyland Plumbing
When Kelly and Alex Hyland took over Steve Wolter Plumbing to establish Alex Hyland Plumbing, they inherited a solid customer base, skilled kaimahi, and a well-respected business. Like many new…
