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Welcome to The Big Auction, an extraordinary event hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland (BBBS Auckland) designed to raise vital funds for our 24K for 2024 fundraising campaign. Set to take place online and in person on Thursday, September 12 2024 at The Beer Spot, Morningside, this event promises a night of pub quiz, excitement, community, and impact.

• Location: The Beer Spot, Morningside, 596 New North Road, Kingsland
• Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
• Duration: 6:30 PM -10PM.
• Start Time: 7:00PM

The Big Auction is more than just a fundraiser—it’s a celebration of generosity and commitment to our local children and youth who need a mentor in their lives. With over 100 children on our waitlist, the funds raised will help us support an additional Mentor Coordinator to expand our capacity to recruit, train, and match more mentors with children in need.

ONLINE

The Big Auction will run online with bidding starting on the 1st of August. The Big Auction will conclude online and in-person on the evening of August 12th at the Big Auction Pub Quiz event at The Beer Spot, Morningside. We have over 20 items for you to bid on to support the BBBS cause and you can check them out in our Item Catalogue here: https://www.auctria.com/auction/TheBigAuctionBBBSAuckland

The Catalogue of items looks like this:

A select few Big Auction Items will be auctioned off live on the night, continuing from the highest bid. We will let you know what items these are when bidding starts in September.

IN PERSON

The Big Auction will run in person on September 12th at The Beer Spot, Morningside. Doors will be open from 6:30pm, welcoming speech at 7:00pm before we tuck into the first rounds of Pub Quiz!

Join our Pub Quiz on the night, enjoy nibbles and drinks, and an opportunity for you to get a bit competitive, meet like-minded people, and connect with our professional network. Hear from some of our amazing mentors who have been truly impactful on the lives of our mentees across Tāmaki Makaurau.

We will be auctioning our select big items live half way through the night, so stay tuned and be ready to bid!

To visit the Big Auction in-person event site click this link: https://24k-for-2024.raiselysite.com/

Tickets:

Tickets are priced at $150 for a team of 5 or $40 per person and receive a free raffle entry to win a bungy jump off Aotearoa’s iconic Harbour Bridge with your ticket. YOU COULD BE JUMPING OF THE HARBOUR BRIDGE! It costs you nothing to register to bid on items online if you cannot make be there in person.

Buy tickets here: https://24k-for-2024.raiselysite.com/

What to Expect:

• Entertainment and Pub Quiz: Enjoy an evening filled with multiple rounds of Pub Quiz, networking, and community spirit. Hear from our guest mentor speakers and our guest MC (Watch this space!).
• Hybrid Auction: Bidding begins on September 1st and continues through the live event. Participate both in-person and online to ensure you don’t miss out on your favorite items. You can browse the items here on our auction site here.
• Exclusive Items: Bid on a diverse selection of exclusive items and experiences, ranging from luxury getaways to unique local experiences.
• Refreshments: Drinks provide by an onsite food truck and beer and cocktails to clench your thrust with beer spots awesome range. Look out for our drink of the night where 50% of proceeds go back to Big Brothers Big Sisters. We can ensure you will have a delightful evening while supporting a great cause.

Schedule:

• 6:30 PM: Doors Open
• 7:00 PM: Event Commences – Warm Welcome and speech.
  7:30 PM: Pub Quiz begins – Test your trivia knowledge
• 8:00 PM: Big Auction – Bid on some awesome exclusive items or via our online platform. Bid on one of our amazing mentees creative pieces of artwork .
• 8:40 PM: Final Round of Pub Quiz – The competition is on!
• 10:00 PM: Evening Closes – Closing remarks, raffle winner is announced.

 

Proceeds:

All proceeds from the evening go towards reducing our waitlist of over 100 children to be matched with their very own ‘Big’! As part of our #24Kfor2024 fundraising campaign, funds will go towards enabling Big Brothers Big Sisters to match more children in need of a mentor, role model and stable emotional support system. We are filling a gap for so many children, supporting vulnerable whānau and igniting potential in our tamariki

 

See you there!

The Team at Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland

Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland recently hosted a successful charity pub quiz, raising approximately $3000 to support tamariki on our waitlist being matched with mentors. The event was a heartwarming testament to community spirit and generosity, bringing together friends, families, and local businesses for an evening of fun and philanthropy.

A special thank you goes out to The Beer Spot, Morningside for kindly hosting the event. Their welcoming atmosphere provided the perfect backdrop for a night of trivia and connection. Additionally, we extend our gratitude to Jo Bros, who kindly offered a 10% profit return from the evening, significantly boosting our fundraising efforts.

A big thank you to Black Sands Brewery for their generous contribution of a discounted keg, allowing more of the profits to go directly to Big Brothers Big Sisters. Their support helped ensure the night was not only enjoyable but also highly successful.

We are also deeply grateful to New World Remuera for their donation of a fantastic raffle prize and to Whitaker’s Chocolate for their delightful spot prizes, which added an extra layer of excitement to the night. Congratulations to Kasey for winning the raffle!

A special shoutout to the team “Look at all the nice dogs” for emerging victorious in the quiz. Their knowledge and teamwork were truly impressive.

The success of this event would not have been possible without the incredible support from all the teams and individuals who participated. Your enthusiasm and generosity are what make these events so special.

With such a successful turnout and the generous funds raised, we are excited to continue running these quizzes in the future. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of the children on our waitlist, helping them find the mentors they need.

Thank you once again to everyone who supported this fantastic event. We look forward to seeing you at our next quiz night!

 

Join The Big Auction here

To become a Volunteer Mentor click here

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland is excited to announce five more items to The Big Auction catalogue. This year will be the first year we are hosting The Big Auction and we are sure it will be an amazing evening at the Sapphire Room in Ponsonby Central. With new bid-worthy items being added weekly, there is something for everyone to be excited about. Our community has come together in a remarkable way to donate these exclusive items to help us raise funds to expand the BBBS Auckland mentoring program and reduce our 100+ waitlist. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s up for grabs:

1. Auckland Bridge Climb and Bungy Pass

A combination of fearlessness and discovery awaits. A jump from the Auckland Harbour Bridge will allow you to dip your head in the ocean below – something you can’t do anywhere else in the world. Doubled up with the Bridge Climb, giving you a fully-guided tour to the top, complete with the best view of Auckland going around. This experience includes 1x bridge bungy jump and 2x bridge climbs up Auckland’s iconic Harbour Bridge.

https://www.bungy.co.nz/auckland/auckland-bridge/auckland-bridge-bungy/

2. Muriwai Beach Horse Trek: An adventure for two

Discover the wild west coast on horseback, where you will trail up the velvet black sands of Muriwai beach and through sand dunes. You’ll stop to let your horse have a drink and splash in the fresh water holes before making your way up through scrubland, tree tunnels and the picturesque Woodhill Forest. This voucher for two, you can enjoy a one hour horse trek with your chosen person – Maybe a romantic ride with your significant other.

https://www.muriwaibeachhorsetreks.co.nz/

3. Hibiscus Jet Ski Experience

Enjoy a fabulous Jet ski experience and explore the beautiful beaches and Islands that surround the Hibiscus Coast. Whether you are looking for an adrenaline rush, a leisurely cruise or an adventure to explore a new destination, this item is for you thanks to Hibiscus Jet Ski Hire.

http://www.hibiscusjetskihire.co.nz/

4. Hannah Wilkinson Art Piece

A unique Hannah Wilkinson Art Piece donated by Eden Park, remembering the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in New Zealand/Australia. Hannah is an artist and a Football Fern, she participated in three Olympic Games, and three FIFA Women’s World Cups. Her artwork is special as she poured her heart and soul into her art-pieces, finding her creative flow-state; The same flow state that helped her score New Zealand’s first goal at a FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Thank you Eden Park for donating this art-piece.

5. Signed Joseph Parker Boxing Gloves

Joseph Parker is New Zealand’s first ever World Heavyweight Champion. Parker is currently riding an impressive five-fight winning streak and is eager to get back in the ring and extend it sometime in September/October. For the boxing fans, these signed gloves are for you. 

 

Buy Tickets and get bidding!

Thank you to our community and businesses who have donated items for The Big Auction. Buy your tickets and get ready to bid on Thursday the 12th of September at the Sapphire Room in Ponsonby Central. You can start bidding on items online from the 1st of September and bidding closes on the 12th at the Big Auction event.

To see more of the The Big Auction Items up for grabs click the link : https://www.auctria.com/auction/TheBigAuctionBBBSAuckland 

To buy tickets and for more event details please click on the event ticket link: https://24k-for-2024.raiselysite.com/

 

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland (BBBS Auckland) is excited to announce its upcoming fundraising event, The Big Auction, set to take place in person on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at The Sapphire Room, Ponsonby Central. Bidding for the Big Auction will start on September 1st and the auction will be hybrid, in-person and online. This highly anticipated event aims to raise crucial funds to support the fundraising campaign, 24K for 2024, to hire another Mentor Coordinator as our small team hits max capacity. With 100+ children on the waitlist, the Big Auction fundraiser will enable us the man-power to recruit, train, and match more mentors to provide their invaluable guidance and support to vulnerable children across Auckland.

The Big Auction promises an evening filled with excitement, entertainment, and the opportunity to bid on exclusive items and experiences. The event will commence at 7:00 PM, welcoming guests from all walks of life who are united by their commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of local youth.

“We are incredibly excited to host The Big Auction and bring our community together for a night of generosity and celebration,” says Chelsey, our BBBS Auckland Program Manager. “The funds raised from this event will directly support growing our mentorship program, helping us to continue providing life-changing relationships for the children who need it most.”

The event will feature a live auction with an array of exclusive items and experiences up for bid, as well as drinks and small eats included in each ticket, and opportunities to learn more about the impactful work BBBS Auckland is doing in the community.

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM.
• Venue: The Sapphire Room, Ponsonby Central, 136-146 Ponsonby Road, Auckland

About Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland:

Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland is dedicated to helping children and youth achieve their potential through one-on-one relationships with volunteer mentors. By providing consistent and supportive mentorship, BBBS Auckland aims to foster positive growth, confidence, and success in the lives of young people.

How to Get Involved:

For more information about The Big Auction and how to participate or support BBBS Auckland, please visit our social media for our most recent updates. Ticketing information will be coming soon.

https://www.instagram.com/bigbrothersbigsistersauckland/

facebook.com/bigbrothersbigsistersauckland

https://nz.linkedin.com/company/big-brothers-big-sisters-auckland

 

Mentee-Mentor Match Stories:

Below you can find the full interview stories for a few of our Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland Matches. We are grateful for our matches that were open to sharing their match story and the profound impact the BBBS program has had on their lives.

From their stories you can hear about why our mentors got involved in the program, how their match is going, and the difference they have made in their mentee’s life.

“Volunteering is one of the most rewarding things you can do for yourself and others if you have the time and desire to help. This is a fantastic program to genuinely see the difference you can make and the value that you add to a child’s life. My advice to future mentors is to grab every opportunity you can to be involved and a part of the greater program. The BBBS program is so valuable [For mentors and mentees] to feel connected and be a part of something.” – Graduated Mentor Lily

Sign up to Volunteer: https://bigbrothersbigsistersauckland.org.nz/join-us/ 

24K for 2024 Appeal: We are at max capacity with 100+ children on the waitlist. BBBS Auckland is seeking to hire another mentor coordinator to expand our capacity. Help us grow our amazing program and aid more children in need of mentoring. https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/24k-for-2024-big-brothers-big-sisters-auckland

Casey and Storm:

 

Roman and Guy

 

Olivier and Harry

We are excited to announce the launch of our 24K for 2024 appeal campaign; An initiative dedicated to raising $24,000 to support a new mentor coordinator to increase organization’s capacity to match more tamariki. At Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland, we believe in the power of mentorship to change lives, and with your help, we can make a significant impact on our community. With over 100 mentee’s on the waitlist, your donation will help get children off the waitlist, and into a brighter future.

Why 24K for 2024?

Each dollar raised during this campaign will directly fund the recruitment, training, and support of mentors who will be matched with children in need of guidance, encouragement, and a positive role model in their life. Our goal is to ensure that more vulnerable tamariki in Auckland have the opportunity to experience the transformative effects of having a Big Brother or Big Sister.

With over 100 children on our waitlist, we are committed to increasing our capability and addressing the need for mentors. As a small team, we urgently need donations to hire another Mentor Coordinator, like our dedicated Leonie, who is currently at full capacity managing our existing matches. The critical time spent to coordinate each match comes at a cost, and with each donation, we can uplift and support a child’s life with mentoring.

The Impact of Your Support

Your generosity will have a profound impact on the lives of young people like Xoniqe and Kendrik, who, thanks to their mentors, have developed greater self-confidence, improved self-esteem, and a brighter outlook on their futures. Here are just a few ways your donation can make a difference:

• $25 supports a match with an activity out in the community.
• $40 covers the intake process for a child.
• $75 provides a family with social support from a professional for a month.
• $150 supports a match and their whanau for an entire month.
• $2,400: Fully supports one mentor-mentee match for an entire year, covering all associated costs.
• $24,000: Will bring on another Mentor Coordinator and increase our capacity to match more tamariki.

How You Can Help

There are several ways you can get involved in our 24K for 2024 campaign:

1. Donate: Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to our goal. You can donate at our Give a Little Page dedicated to #24Kfor2024: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/24k-for-2024-big-brothers-big-sisters-auckland 
2. Share: Spread the word about our campaign on social media using the hashtag #24Kfor2024. Encourage your friends and family to join us in making a difference.
3. Matchmaker Sponsor: If you represent a business or organization, consider sponsoring a match or matching employee donations. Your support can amplify our efforts and inspire others to give.

24K for 2024 Events

• The Big Quiz 18th July at The Beer Spot. https://the-big-quiz.raiselysite.com/

• The Big Auction 12th September at The Sapphire Room Ponsonby. Link coming soon.

• The Big Dress Up September 

Stay Connected

Throughout the campaign, we will be sharing updates on our progress, success stories from our matches, and special messages from our supporters. Follow us on social media and subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed and engaged.

Thank You

We are incredibly grateful for your support and belief in the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland. Together, we can create a brighter future for the children in our community. Join us in our 24K for 2024 appeal campaign and help us make a lasting difference, one match at a time.

Thank you for being a part of this important journey with us!

Donate

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/24k-for-2024-big-brothers-big-sisters-auckland

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