Trust Tairāwhiti

The Trust has approved up to $6.9 million for phase one of the Victoria Sports and Recreation Hub, marking the largest single investment ever made by the Trust. This phase will involve upgrading the netball courts at Victoria Domain, which will benefit multiple sports, including basketball, pickleball, and tennis. The project aims to enhance recreational opportunities for both current and future generations. Construction is set to begin in January 2025.

Read more - https://bit.ly/4iKoyJV

🚍 Trust Tairāwhiti is partnering with Rhythm & Vines to provide a subsidized bus service that safely connects festival campers to Gisborne's CBD. With around 18,000 campers at Waiohika Estate, this initiative aims to ensure safe transport, reduce traffic congestion, and enhance the vibrancy of our city centre. Let's look after our manuhiri, host responsibly, and make this festival an unforgettable experience for everyone!

Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4ft1hJw

Events to spark your summer in Tairāwhiti ✨
Summer 2024-25 is shaping up to be a season packed with exciting events, from music festivals to marathons, tournaments and cultural events – there’s something for all to enjoy. Explore what’s happening in Tairāwhiti Gisborne this summer and start planning your holiday break!

Events Trust Tairāwhiti is proud to support this summer - https://bit.ly/3ZKxI0d

To wrap up 2024, Trust Tairāwhiti has approved over $99,000 in funding to support events and initiatives celebrating community, culture, and connection in Tairāwhiti.

Surf Life Saving New Zealand will receive $45,000 for the New Zealand Surf Lifesaving Championships, attracting 1,500 athletes and boosting our economy while promoting beach safety and local stories.

Other recipients and initiatives include:
🔹 Fire in the Sky Gisborne District Council
🔹 Ngā Whakarara Ngāti Hau Takutai Trust
🔹 Tairāwhiti Museum
🔹 Coastal Restoration Trust of New Zealand - Tahuna Ora
🔹 Tairāwhiti Māori Bowls
🔹 Makorori Firstlight Longboard Surfing Classic

Let’s celebrate what makes Tairāwhiti unique!

Read more - https://bit.ly/3P3B8GD

The Trust Tairāwhiti office will close for the festive season midday tomorrow, 20 December and reopen Monday, 6 January 2025.

We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and New Year break, enjoying some sunshine and relaxation with your loved ones.

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

Meri Kirihimete Tairāwhiti🎄 Read our Trust Tairāwhiti December Pānui https://mailchi.mp/trusttairawhiti/trust-tairwhiti-december-pnui

City Centre revitalisation public meeting

We're hosting a public meeting next week for the community to share their ideas and aspirations for Gisborne's city centre.

📆 Wednesday 11 December 2024, 5.30pm
📍 Tautua Village – Level 2, 100 Grey Street.

The meeting is one of several being held across various interest groups to discuss potential catalyst projects to improve Gisborne's city centre vitality. The session will cover what city centre vitality looks like for Gisborne and initiatives and actions that could help achieve that. The session's insights will inform a broader City Centre Revitalisation project led by Trust Tairāwhiti, Gisborne District Council and Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust.

We aim to select a short list of ideas to progress early next year.

Please RSVP with [email protected] by 9 December to ensure we have a great turnout. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Ka pai te mahi Tairāwhiti!

We are very excited to announce that we have reached our target of 1,000 completed Tairāwhiti Wellbeing Surveys. The survey will remain open until Monday, 9 December, for anyone who would still like to share their thoughts.

Here are some early statistics from the survey responses:
🔸 28% of respondents live on the coast
🔸 21% of respondents are from rural areas
🔸 54% of respondents identify as Māori
🔸 18% of respondents are business owners or self-employed
🔸 20% of respondents are currently studying for a degree, diploma, or certificate, or are finishing high school

Thank you to everyone who has participated!

Tairāwhiti Wellbeing Survey Kei Te Pēhea Tonu Tātau? How Are We Really Doing?

Our business and tourism pānui is focused on providing useful information for businesses and tourism organisations in Tairāwhiti.
In this edition: Quarterly Economic Monitor September 2024, State Highway 2 Business Survey, City centre revitalisation public meeting and more.
👉 https://mailchi.mp/trusttairawhiti/takihoko-panui-december-2024

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Happy International Volunteer Day!

Today, we celebrate the incredible impact of volunteers in our communities. At Trust Tairāwhiti, we recently enjoyed giving back alongside amazing local groups, showcasing how every small act contributes to a greater cause.

Thank you to the Gisborne Volunteer Centre for connecting us with local groups that rely on volunteer support. Trust staff carried out w**d removal and landscaping at the East Coast Museum of Technology, made pēpi packs at The Nest Collective Gisborne, cleared blackberry on Tītīrangi with the Women's Native Tree Project Trust and made up Christmas trees for Habitat For Humanity Restore Gisborne.

If you can, take some time to support a local cause. Together, we can strengthen our community!

👉 Read more on our website - https://bit.ly/3V7rlTh

The Stroke Foundation of NZ (SFNZ) is making a difference in the Tairāwhiti region, offering stroke prevention services and life-after-stroke support. With a $10,000 grant from Trust Tairāwhiti, SFNZ has expanded its regional reach through the Tairāwhiti Community Stroke Navigator services.

In the past year, SFNZ's Tairāwhiti team have helped 52 new individuals with personalised programs, support groups, and free health checks. They're focusing on early detection, especially for Māori and Pasifika groups.

Let's raise awareness and work together for a healthier community!

Read more 👉https://trusttairawhiti.nz/news/stroke-support-in-tairawhiti/

This Sunday, a memorial basketball tournament is being held in honour of our dearly missed friend and colleague, Midge Te Kani, to raise funds for her whānau. A family-friendly day is planned to bring the community together, with lots of fun activities for the kids, including bouncy castles; there will be delicious kai, raffles, spot prizes, and, of course, basketball! The event is being supported by the Filipino Basketball Community, Turanga Health, Whiti Ora Tairāwhiti and Trust Tairāwhiti, along with other local businesses.

Come along and bring the whānau to Ilminster Intermediate from 8am on 8 December. If you can’t make it but want to support the Te Kani Nankivell whānau, here’s a link to a Givealittle page:

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/whanau-of-midge-te-kani

Turanga Health Whiti Ora Tairāwhiti

Have you taken part in the 2024 Tairāwhiti Wellbeing Survey yet?

🔸 The survey is designed to improve our local data and better understand the needs of our community.

Kei te pēhea tonu tātau? How are we really doing?
✏️ Take the survey www.tairawhitidata.nz

Tairāwhiti Wellbeing Survey Kei Te Pēhea Tonu Tātau? How Are We Really Doing?