Trust Tairāwhiti

Trust Tairāwhiti We are the regional development trust for Te Tairāwhiti – investing in the wellbeing of our people, t

Tatau Tatau
Together

Our trust fund is a precious taonga and it is our duty to share it wisely to enhance the lives of all Tairawhiti people. Tatau = Tatau and the theme of sharing is central to our kaupapa and vision for the region of Te Mana - Shared Pride, Te Ihi - Shared Prosperity and Te Wehi - Shared Opportunity.

13/02/2026

Mātai summer internship connects learning, research and community
Mātai Medical Research Institute’s 2025/26 summer interns recently presented their final projects, reflecting on what it meant to return to Tairāwhiti and apply their undergraduate studies through research grounded in community. 🤝
Trust Tairāwhiti is proud to support the internship programme with $30k, backing pathways into science, technology and healthcare for our rangatahi and region. 🧠🔬
👉 Read more - https://trusttairawhiti.nz/news/matai-summer-internship-connects-learning-research-and-community

Takihoko pānui February 2026Our latest business and tourism pānui is out now.In this edition: 🔺Business Impact Survey: ...
11/02/2026

Takihoko pānui February 2026

Our latest business and tourism pānui is out now.

In this edition:

🔺Business Impact Survey: What we’re hearing from local businesses
🔺Stay informed on roading updates | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
🔺MSD Civil Defence payments available for storm-hit residents
🔺Innovation services move to MBIE
🔺AI advisory pilot
🔺Upcoming workshops and events

🔗 Read the full pānui - https://mailchi.mp/trusttairawhiti/business-and-tourism-pnui-28oilbjz6z

Trust Tairāwhiti was pleased to help seven visitors return safely via Air Ruatoria after being stranded in Te Araroa dur...
03/02/2026

Trust Tairāwhiti was pleased to help seven visitors return safely via Air Ruatoria after being stranded in Te Araroa during the recent severe weather.

The group was warmly cared for by the local community while taking refuge at Hinerupe Marae. Among them were the Vickers-Glover family. Parents Fran and Byron had promised the kids a trip to Splash Planet — so Air Ruatoria flew them to Hastings to make it happen.

A huge thank you to the Te Araroa community for looking after our manuhiri so well!

Ka pai Slash for Cash team 👏🌱We’re proud to tautoko this community-led, iwi-endorsed kaupapa turning forestry slash into...
03/02/2026

Ka pai Slash for Cash team 👏🌱
We’re proud to tautoko this community-led, iwi-endorsed kaupapa turning forestry slash into positive outcomes for people and whenua.

Through the use of mobile carbonisation kilns, Slash for Cash is transforming waste into biochar fertiliser and smokeless briquettes, creating local jobs, supporting healthier whenua and reducing flood risk. Trust funding of just over $203k will support the group to sustain and scale operations from January to June 2026 across Tolaga Bay, Ruatōria and parts of Wairoa.

Great to see the team heading to market and getting their trained workforce into action. We encourage whānau and businesses to get behind this kaupapa and support local innovation. Tātau tātau 🌿

🌊 Tairāwhiti is on show as the home of surfing excellence 🌊We are proud to be presenting the 2026 National Surfing Champ...
16/01/2026

🌊 Tairāwhiti is on show as the home of surfing excellence 🌊

We are proud to be presenting the 2026 National Surfing Championships, held right here in Tairāwhiti. Over the past few days, our coastline has welcomed more than 350 athletes and 400 support crew, bringing energy, whānau, and community spirit to the region.

From under 14s through to competitors aged over 70, this championship is a powerful showcase of surfing talent across generations. Hosting an event of this scale in Tairāwhiti reinforces what locals already know – our rohe is a world-class surfing destination, grounded in manaakitanga and connection to moana.

🌟 Final day tomorrow – come down, cheer loud, and celebrate the incredible athletes riding our waves.

Tātau tātau 💙

Gisborne Boardriders
Surfing New Zealand Inc

Our Trust Tairāwhiti office will close for the festive season from midday tomorrow, 24 December, and reopen on Monday, 7...
22/12/2025

Our Trust Tairāwhiti office will close for the festive season from midday tomorrow, 24 December, and reopen on Monday, 7 January 2026.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Christmas and New Year, with plenty of sunshine, rest, and time with loved ones.

🎄 Meri Kirihimete ki a koutou katoa me ngā mihi o te wā! 🎄

Trust Tairāwhiti December Pānui - https://mailchi.mp/trusttairawhiti/trust-tairwhiti-december-pnui-4dfom7lrqeMeri Kirihi...
17/12/2025

Trust Tairāwhiti December Pānui - https://mailchi.mp/trusttairawhiti/trust-tairwhiti-december-pnui-4dfom7lrqe

Meri Kirihimete Tairāwhiti! 🎄

Our final pānui for the year is out now.

In this edition:
🔺 Final funding round supports local initiatives
🔺 First year of progress for Tairāwhiti Economic Plan
🔺 Crowds gather to celebrate opening of Te Wharewaka o Mareikura
🔺 Operators come together for Tairāwhiti Tourism Day Out
🔺 Tairāwhiti summer cruise schedule
🔺 Summer events in Tairāwhiti

Wishing everyone a restful festive break with whānau and friends.

Te Rimu Solar Farm is now live!Last month marked a huge milestone as Te Rimu Solar Farm officially came online. It’s now...
05/12/2025

Te Rimu Solar Farm is now live!

Last month marked a huge milestone as Te Rimu Solar Farm officially came online. It’s now generating clean, reliable energy right in the heart of Te Araroa.

New home for Mareikura waka set to openA long-awaited moment for Mareikura Waka Ama Club is nearly here. On Saturday 6 D...
03/12/2025

New home for Mareikura waka set to open

A long-awaited moment for Mareikura Waka Ama Club is nearly here.

On Saturday 6 December, the club will open its new waka storage facility at Anzac Park with a dawn karakia at 5am, mihi whakatau at 9am and a club paddle past the new site.

This new space will keep their waka safe for the next generation of paddlers as Mareikura celebrates its 40th year of establishment as the country’s oldest waka ama club.🚣‍♀️

Trust Tairāwhiti is proud to support this project with $1.3m in funding as an early win initiative identified in the Tairāwhiti Sport Facilities Business Case.

🔗 Read more https://www.trusttairawhiti.nz/news/new-home-for-mareikura-waka-set-to-open

Waerenga a Hika: Hohou te Rongo is now open at Tairāwhiti Museum ✨Bringing together taonga, contemporary works and inter...
03/12/2025

Waerenga a Hika: Hohou te Rongo is now open at Tairāwhiti Museum ✨

Bringing together taonga, contemporary works and intergenerational perspectives, the exhibition supports deeper understanding of the 1865 battle of Waerenga-a-Hika and its ongoing impact.

Trust Tairāwhiti has contributed $65k to Te Aitanga a Mahaki Trust to help bring this kaupapa to life. Marking 160 years since the battle, the exhibition creates space for thoughtful kōrero, learning and healing 🕊️

Artists, curators and tamariki contributors approached the mahi with care, highlighting how art can bridge past and present while supporting meaningful reflection.

Open until March 2026.

🔗 Read more www.trusttairawhiti.nz/news/waerenga-a-hika-hohou-te-rongo-exhibition-open-now

Trust Tairāwhiti has approved more than $250k in community funding this month, supporting 14 awesome initiatives across ...
01/12/2025

Trust Tairāwhiti has approved more than $250k in community funding this month, supporting 14 awesome initiatives across our region.

Two major national events are among the largest recipients, with $65k each to GRIT Motorsport Limited for the D1NZ National Drifting Championship and Touch New Zealand for the Secondary Schools National Touch Championship. Both events will bring thousands of visitors, competitors and whānau to Tairāwhiti, boosting our local economy and creating opportunities for our rangatahi.

From environmental leadership and arts to education, sports, cultural events and safety, every kaupapa supported this round reflects He Rangitapu He Tohu Ora and strengthens wellbeing across our rohe.

Other recipients include:
🔹Tairāwhiti Environment Centre
🔹Te Wharau School
🔹Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou
🔹TKKM o Te Waiu o Ngāti Porou
🔹St Mary’s Memorial Church, Tikitiki
🔹Ngāti Porou Surf Life Saving
🔹Toi Māori – Māori Arts NZ
🔹Outward Bound Trust of New Zealand
🔹Ngatapa Sheep Dog Trial Club
🔹Raparapaririki Charitable Trust - Te Puna Reo o Raparapaririki
🔹Ngata Memorial College
🔹School Start First Impressions

🔗 Read more https://trusttairawhiti.nz/news/november-grants-boost-regional-events-and-community-initiatives

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