Move, learn and connect with others. That’s it.
Project Sunrise is a community for anyone navigating burnout, stress and mental health struggles.
We run weekly free and low-cost events around Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, ranging from free walks and morning teas to workshops and movie meetups, all in a low-pressure, judgement-free environment.
Our Mission
To support people through stress, burnout and mental health struggles by fostering community, sharing experiences, and encouraging meaningful movement — empowering people to reconnect, rebuild, and move forward with renewed purpose.
Our Core Pillars
MOVE
Where possible, we get outside and move — not in a high-intensity kind of way, but we walk, run and get the blood flowing in fresh air.
LEARN
We run regular workshops for our community members, have open conversations, and share tools for managing our mental wellbeing and preventing burnout.
CONNECT
Our events are spaces to meet others who are going through something just like you. It’s real connection without the small talk or networking facade.
What our community members say
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“Project Sunrise is great. I’m so happy to have come across it and am finding (rise & stride/swim) as something I look forward to each week.”
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"It keeps my week on track and makes me feel like part of this country again after years away."
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"Community is so important for our mental health, and you guys have created a space where we can gather feeling safe, and part of something. I've made so many beautiful connections through this group, and will continue showing up in the new year, both to feel supported, and to offer support to those wanting it"
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"It is good to know that I am not alone and there are people who would like to meet up and make friends, especially when I am still new to NZ."
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"This is one of the best things I've done this year and to be honest I surprised myself. Thank you Project Sunrise!!!!!"
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"Your group is making a difference and really helping people- I’m living proof."
Come and join us!
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