The 18th annual Property Brokers Hawke's Bay Charity Auction raises more than $62,000 for charity and community fund.
The Property Brokers Hawke's Bay Charity
Auction celebrated its 18th year with resounding success, raising more than
$62,000 in support of the Cancer Society, Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter, and
the Property Brokers Hawke's Bay Community Fund. The event, which took place on
Thursday, October 5th, in Hastings, drew an enthusiastic crowd of 400
attendees.
Known for its exceptional lineup of auction
items and experiences, this year's charity auction did not disappoint. A total
of 46 lots and an additional 35 items were featured in the silent auction,
ensuring an engaging and entertaining evening for all.
Property Brokers Managing Director, Guy
Mordaunt, expressed his pride in the event's evolution over the years, stating,
"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. 18 years ago, we ran the first Property
Brokers Hawke's Bay Charity Auction - it started on a whim and was held in the
carpark 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's auction was energized by
Mordaunt, Hawke's Bay Regional Manager Joe Snee, Napier Area Manager Grant
Bailey, and Residential Sales Consultant Kevin Waggs, who engaged the entire
room with their dynamic auctioneering, resulting in lively bidding and laughter
throughout the night.
Snee commended the event's success, saying,
"It was another
really successful event; hundreds of people came together at the Toitoi Hawke's
Bay Arts and Events Centre in Hastings to have a great time and bid up large. This
amazing result wouldn't have been possible without the hard work of the
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 a remarkable array of
items, including a Squire by Fender electric guitar signed by New Zealand music
legend Sir Dave Dobbyn, enticing getaways, a framed golf shirt autographed by
Michael Campbell, a David Trubridge light, a golf weekend escape in Kinloch,
and more.
The event's auctioneers, Mordaunt and Snee,
were assisted by Waggs, who served as the Master of Ceremonies throughout the
evening.
Among the crowd's favourite items were a
painting titled "Sold!" by Robyn Bastin, three bottles of the
prestigious 2013 vintage Craggy Range wine, a voucher for a waka experience
aboard Te Matau a Maui in Ahuriri for up to twenty people, a case of Alpha
Domus Beatrix Sparkling Rose, and others. Other experience, artwork, and wine
lots also garnered substantial interest.
The Property Brokers Hawke's Bay Charity
Auction continues to play a vital role in supporting local charitable and
community causes, making a positive impact on the Hawke's Bay region.
