18th
annual Hawke's Bay Charity Event draws enthusiastic
crowd and generous donations
The
Property Brokers Hawke's Bay Charity Auction celebrated a monumental
success this year, raising more than $90,000 for local charities and
the community fund. The 18th
annual event, held on Friday, 11th October, at the Toitoi Hawke's Bay
Arts and Events Centre, attracted a crowd
of 350
enthusiastic attendees who bid generously on an array of sensational
items and experiences.
Beneficiaries
of the funds include the Hawke's Bay Cancer Society, the Hawke's Bay Rescue
Helicopter Trust,
and the Property
Brokers Hawke’s Bay Make a Difference Fund
.
"It's
pretty special to see people rally together, step in, and raise
much-needed funds for some of the most vulnerable in our community,"
said Property Brokers Managing Director Guy Mordaunt.
"Eighteen
years ago, we ran the first Property Brokers Hawke's Bay Charity
Auction - it started on a whim and was held in the car park of our
Hastings office, which was an old house. It's now become an iconic
Hawke's Bay calendar event. We are incredibly proud of the efforts of
our team and delighted with the continuous support from the Hawke's
Bay community."
The
evening launched into life with Mordaunt, Hawke's Bay Regional
Manager Joe Snee, Napier Area Manager Grant Bailey, and Residential
Sales Consultant Kevin Waggs igniting the room. They kicked off the
auction in explosive style, leaving the crowd bidding up a storm and
laughing the night away.
"It
was another really successful event; hundreds of people came together
at the Toitoi Hawke's Bay Arts and Events Centre to have a great time
and bid up large," said Snee. "This amazing result wouldn't
have been possible without the hard work of the incredible Property
Brokers team, our generous sponsors and supporters, and the wonderful
Hawke's Bay community who put their hands in their pockets to support
these wonderful causes."
The
auction featured 38 main items and an additional 37 in a silent
auction, boasting an impressive array of offerings. Highlights
included:
- An
exclusive opportunity to use McLean Park for a personal cricket
match, generously donated by the Napier City Council.
- A
1992 New Zealand–South Africa Rugby Tour woollen jersey.
- A
Briggs L0206 race experience at the CCR Raceway.
- Paintings
by renowned artist Dali Susanto.
- A
waka experience aboard Te Matau a Māui in Ahuriri for up to 20
people.
- An All Blacks rugby jersey signed by the current 2024 team and coach.
A
standout moment of the night was when Property Brokers' own Robyn
Bastin's painting, titled It's
a Secret,
was auctioned. Initially selling for $2,000, the artwork was
re-donated by the winning bidder, who generously bid again, raising
an additional $3,100. Remarkably, the winning bidder was the same
bidder
who re-donated the lot!
The
Property Brokers Hawke's Bay Charity Auction has become a staple
event in the community, reflecting the generosity and spirit of
Hawke's Bay residents. The funds raised will make a significant
impact on local charities and community initiatives.
