Friday 24th May 2024 | 6 PM
A Black Tie Fundraising Event
Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, Auckland
The Te Kiwi Māia Charity Dinner promises to be an unforgettable night, featuring exceptional entertainment, delicious cuisine, delectable wines, and a selection of incredible auction items that will be revealed in due course.
To date, Te Kiwi Māia has successfully implemented wellness programmes, providing vital support to first responders and NZDF personnel. The outcomes from these initiatives have been outstanding, fostering positive, enduring impacts on the well-being of our dedicated service people and their families.
Our goal is to sell out this event in support of our first responders and NZDF personnel, allowing us to expand the reach of these crucial programmes and embark on the next stage of our charitable endeavours.
Please RSVP to info@tekiwimaia.co.nz with:
- full name,
- number of tickets purchased,
- contact phone number, and
- any food allergies.
Tickets can be purchased by:
- bank transfer to the below account, or
- donating the ticket price to our Give-a-Little page ('donate here' button below).
Tickets | Individual $280pp | Table of 9 $2500
*includes hosting dinner for one first responder
Account details:
Te Kiwi Māia Charitable Trust
03-0162-0082184-000
TOP 10 AUCTION ITEMS
"The Art of Strategy"
Throughout our tenure together as chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force, the three of us enjoyed a good, collegial relationship. But there were inevitably times when gnarly challenges, events or environments called for a “Strategy Session”. A Strategy Session would fall at the end of the day, behind the closed door of one of our offices, and it would always involve a Single Malt and a good old-fashioned talk – part problem solving, part relief-valve.
Toward the end of our time as chiefs, we thought it would be fun to capture the essence of one of these sessions, but in a way that might also be a “leave-behind” to be of some benefit. Te Kiwi Māia immediately came to mind – a charity of great relevance and value to us, and one with a gnarly challenge of its own, as a small number of passionate believers worked hard to create something wonderful from scratch.
The Art of Strategy was born from this idea to throw a bit of fun at ourselves as we looked back on our time together, while also hoping to make a contribution at a personal level to a charity that has our utmost respect and support. - Andrew Moon
Replica of Mr Apiata's Victoria Cross Medallion
Former New Zealand Army Special Air Service Soldier and Victoria Cross Recipient Willie Apiata has kindly donated a replica of his Victoria Cross Medallion.
Tara Iti Golf Club Package for Three
Murphy Properties have kindly put up a round of golf at Tara Iti for three people, helicopter up from Rosedale road, Albany.
A round of golf 18 holes, Lunch and drinks, helicopter home.
Exclusive Tennis Lesson with Marina Erakovic
Here's your once-in-a-lifetime chance to sharpen your tennis skills with Marina Erakovic, New Zealand's tennis legend. This unique auction item offers an hour-long, one-on-one tennis lesson with Marina, who reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 39 and has left an indelible mark on the WTA tour.
Whether you're a budding tennis enthusiast or an experienced player looking to elevate your game, or know someone who would love an opportunity to learn from one of NZ best, Marina's insight and expertise will be invaluable. The lesson will be tailored to your individual skill level and goals, focusing on aspects such as technique, strategy, and mental toughness. This is a rare opportunity to learn from a professional athlete who has competed at the highest levels of the sport, including the Grand Slam tournaments and the Olympics.
Your session with Marina will take place at a convenient location and time to be mutually agreed upon. This is not just a lesson; it's an experience that will inspire and motivate you, providing memories that last a lifetime.
Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to hit the courts with one of New Zealand's finest tennis talents. Your bid not only gives you a chance to improve your tennis game but also supports a great cause, contributing to the success of our charity auction. Get ready to step up your game and make a difference!
BIO BELOW
Marina Erakovic is a retired professional tennis player from New Zealand, known for her accomplishments on the WTA. Marina turned professional in 2006 and achieved her highest singles ranking of No. 39 in May 2012. Throughout her career, Erakovic was recognized for her powerful serve and solid groundstrokes.
Erakovic enjoyed success in both singles and doubles competitions. In singles, she won one WTA title and reached the finals of several other tournaments. Her most significant singles title came at the Memphis International in 2013, where she won the championship without dropping a set. In doubles, Marina found considerable success, winning several titles, including the WTA title at the Bank of the West Classic in Stanford with partner Cara Black.
Erakovic was a top 100 player for nearly a decade competing across 30+ Grand Slam tournaments, with notable performances including reaching the third round on several occasions. Her game was well-suited to grass and hard courts, where she often delivered her best performances.
Groundie for a day with the one and only KJ at FMG Stadium Waikato or Seddon Park
This is your chance for a behind the scenes view of what it's like to prepare an international cricket or rugby venue for a day.
Working in the Turf Team at either FMG Stadium Waikato or Seddon Park, your choice of venue and event! Plus, you will get to be out on the turf during the event, so it’s closer to the action than sitting in the best seat in the house!
A perfect gift for the cricket or rugby mad person in your life, or just for yourself, to see what goes on behind the scenes of preparing an international sporting venue.
What does this day include:
- Access into either FMG Stadium Waikato or Seddon Park
- Access to a Captains Run or a Training the day before.
- Watch the game from the Groundsman staff area.
- Behind the scenes tour of the venue
- Help with the preparation of the ground / pitch (no special skills required)
- Dinner with the groundies team
- Some great photo opportunities throughout the day
- A memory you will have for ever.
- The opportunity to tell your mates you prepared the ground for this event!
- A chance to meet your sporting hero!
- Know your making a difference with supporting Te Kiwi Maia
- All PPE will be supplied for this day.
AUCTION ITEMS - EXPERIENCES FROM THE ORGANISATIONS
“Money can’t buy, Royal New Zealand Navy Experience”
The team from the RNZN will bring together a bespoke evening at the naval base for 4-8 guests.
Treat your work crew or an outing for you and a group of friends with a unique team building exercise.
Hosted sailing in the Bridge Sim and a meal in the Leander lounge.
The Royal New Zealand Navy Bridge Simulator is a purpose-built facility to train officers and ratings in navigation, ship handling, communication and bridge management. The facility includes an exact replica of a frigate’s full mission bridge, based on the design of the ANZAC class frigate, and two-part mission bridges. Each bridge is capable of operating in an independent exercise or as part of a combined exercise.
NB: This prize must be redeemed by 31 October 2024; Induvial activities may be subject to availability due to operational requirements and some activities will require indemnity forms.
An opportunity to see our urban search and rescue team in action
Our USAR team (NZL-01) will hold its international reclassification exercise during the week 26 to 31 May in Auckland from the Northern USAR base. The 36-hour exercise component will be carried out at the New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF) Ardmore military training area in Papakura, Auckland.
We have a voucher for two people to join a small group of VIPs at Ardmore on Wednesday 29 May 2024. (noting a NZDF clearance will be required)
*Induvial activities may be subject to availability due to operational requirements and some activities will require indemnity forms.
The event site is being built at present in preparation for the 71 personnel in this team which is made up of Fire and Emergency career staff, four volunteer search dog teams, 32 rescue technicians, four paramedics and two doctors to be put through their paces with mentors and specialist classifiers watching on.
Background
Fire and Emergency’s Urban Search and Rescue team has ‘heavy’ team status which it achieved in 2015 from the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) through its external classification system. INSARAG is a global network of more than 90 countries, committed to developing minimum international standards for USAR teams to ensure effective and coordinated USAR response. INSARAG is a branch of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA).
To achieve an INSARAG heavy team USAR classification, a full capability audit is undertaken by a group of international experts where many capabilities must be demonstrated. Teams are required to undergo an INSARAG External Reclassification (IER) every five years to maintain this classification.
You and three friends could experience the adrenalin fuelled day of a firefighter!
Join your trainers at Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s National Training Center in Rotorua for a rare insight into the best job in the world.
You will start with the basics learning how to use equipment like Breathing apparatus, fire hoses and even the “Jaws of life”. You will be provided and fitted out with the same safety equipment and protective clothing as real firefighters as well as learn how to keep yourself and your fellow crew mate safe in the extreme environments encountered in the job.
After a busy morning that can be tailored to your fitness level you will be provided lunch which, as per life on station will inevitably be interrupted, as you are called to action.
Your skills are required in a fire truck as part of a crew with your experienced trainers to respond to incidents around the realistic training streetscape complete with burning petrol stations and four story hotels.
Will you rescue the patient from the fish and chip shop fire?
Does the occupant of the car need you to free them from their crumpled vehicle?
Can you battle the flames of the kitchen fire to save the house?
Will the cat be forever stranded atop its leafy lookout?
Don’t pass up this once in a lifetime opportunity for you and a mate to find out.
1 nights’ accommodation for 2 Adults x 2 vouchers thanks to Novotel Rotorua Lakeside & Ibis Rotorua Lakeside for their sponsorship.
*Induvial activities may be subject to availability due to operational requirements and some activities will require indemnity forms
AUCTION ITEMS - KINDLY DONATED
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga's Gift Package
includes: Free passes to our historic properties and a unique Blunt Umbrella and Keep-Cup with a unique design inspired by NZ's Wallpaper Archive
Hato Hone St John Defibrillator
Valued at $2850 Hato Hone St John has kindly donated one of their brand her Defibrillators
Artwork from Shannon Novak
Shannon Novak’s work aims to reduce anxiety, depression, and suicide rates for LGBTQI+ communities worldwide. He seeks to dismantle heteronormative structures and systems and build spaces that acknowledge, celebrate, and support diversity and inclusion in sexual orientation, romantic orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics (SROGIESC+). This manifests as socially engaged and collaborative painting, photography, installation, sculpture, and curatorial practice that may extend beyond traditional exhibition spaces. The work explores light and dark in the past, present, and future, but ultimately seeks to grow hope for a better world where LGBTQI+ communities can live without fear. Central to Novak's collaborative process is an attitude of respect and care. Key areas of focus in his work include LGBTQI+ activism, centering LGBTQI+ BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) communities, and illuminating, preserving, and sharing LGBTQI+ history.
Novak founded the Safe Space Alliance, a global LGBTQI+ led nonprofit organisation that aims to help people identify, navigate, and create safe spaces for LGBTQI+ communities. Museums and galleries have joined from around the world including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (New York City, New York, US), MCA Denver (Denver, Colorado, US), Institute of Contemporary Art (Boston, Massachusetts, US), Remai Modern (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada), and Museum of London (London, UK). Novak also founded Velebit, a project that aims to grow safety in relationships between LGBTQI+ communities and emerging technologies.
Novak has developed work for national and international institutions, festivals, and public spaces, including the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki (Auckland, New Zealand), Dunedin Public Art Gallery (Dunedin, New Zealand), Ningbo Museum of Art (Ningbo, China), McKinney Avenue Contemporary (Dallas, Texas, US), and Georgia Museum of Art (Athens, Georgia, US).
Novak graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor of Applied Information Systems from the Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki, New Plymouth (New Zealand), and later gained a Master of Education (Hons) from Massey University, Palmerston North (New Zealand) in 2009. He then graduated with a Master of Fine Arts (Hons) from the University of Auckland (New Zealand) in 2014. Novak has completed a number of artist residencies, was the inaugural recipient of the Burnett Foundation Aotearoa Artist Partnership (New Zealand) in 2022, and has been engaged in public commissions in New Zealand, Australia, and the United States of America.
The Patriots have kindly donated their adventure ride in a North American Harvard / Texan T6
Valid 6 months from 9-Mar-24
One of a kind necklace created by Velvet Flame Jewellery
The necklace is hand crafted in sterling silver, encasing a hand-picked selection of gemstones including peridot and several variants of topaz. This piece is designed exclusively for Te Kiwi Māia, and is the only one of its kind.
Claire is the artist behind Velvet Flame Jewellery, specialising in wearable pieces with organic elements, influenced by the flowing and natural textures seen in the world around us. Based out of her Eastbourne home studio, she handcrafts a range of designs, with a particular affinity for one of a kind and bespoke creations.
"I am honoured to be able to donate this piece for auction to support Te Kiwi Māia in their work helping those who do so much for us all every day."
Lunch at Vilagrads Winery for 10 people
Vilagrads have kindly donated a voucher for a delicious lunch for 10 people worth $650.00
Artwork from Jane Puckey "Arising At Mahurangi" a limited edition giclee.
Image size: 650mm x 650mm Framed in white mat board surround: 900mm x 910mm
We have had an incredible donation from the talented Jane Puckey.
Feel the Beauty and Presence of New Zealand
"When I paint, the more I can remember what it was like to be in the present moment amidst the land I am painting, the more such aliveness comes through onto the canvas. This practice has actively evolved my work, allowing abstraction to freely arise within structure, creating enjoyable and unexpected forms to appear within my recent paintings.
I was selected as one of New Zealand’s favourite artists, in particular for my paintings of Northland. This land of exceptional natural beauty is significant and meaningful for me, as my family has lived in the Bay Of Islands for generations - settling in the area in the early 1800s. My inspiration to paint arises from the clear blue skies, ever changing hues of the sea and the deep colours lying within the forms of the land – all of which provide a play of contrast in New Zealand’s brilliant light."
Brewery & Distillery tour for up to 10 people value is $350
T&C’s all attendees must be 18+ and Bookings are essential.
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