Gisborne and Poverty Bay

Find out how much funding we've distributed to organisations in Gisborne and Poverty Bay and meet our Regional Advisory Committee.

For grant seekers
For pub and venue operators

For
in Poverty Bay we've granted

$7,878,254

All awarded grants

Regional Advisory Committee members

Sean Shivnan
Funding Advisor Gisborne
Sean Shivnan
Funding Advisor Gisborne
Sean Shivnan
Funding Advisor Gisborne

Sean is a pharmacist and active member of Waikanae Surf Life Saving Club. He has coached and played many sports over the years, currently enjoying mountain biking, cycling, weights, walking and golf. Sean was a driving force behind the popular Kaiti Hill Challenge.

He has served on the Mangapapa School Board of Trustees and is currently on the Chelsea Hospital Board.

News

NZCT Grants $41,646 to Empower Parafed Gisborne Tairawhiti Community.

NZCT has awarded Parafed Gisborne Tairawhiti (PGT) a $41,646 grant to pay salaries and support their participation in the 2025 Halberg Disability Games.
New Wheelchair E-Bike Boosts Accessibility for Gisborne’s Community.

NZCT has awarded a $22,000 grant to Te Hapori Disability Trust to purchase a wheelchair e-bike.
Try-umph for Waima Rugby Club.

A $7,173.15 New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) grant to Waima Rugby Club for rugby training and essential equipment, will drive forward the club’s growth and development.

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