PRESS RELEASE
Brushstrokes of Impact: A Paint and Sip Evening at Eden Park in Support of Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland
Thursday 14 August 2025
7:00pm to 9:30pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)
All Blacks Changing Rooms, Eden Park, Kingsland
Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland is hosting Brushstrokes of Impact, a creative and meaningful fundraising event set inside one of Aotearoa’s most iconic sporting spaces – the All Blacks changing rooms at Eden Park.
This exclusive evening brings people together to enjoy painting with New Zealand artist Andrew J Steel in a space usually reserved for rugby legends. Guests will be welcomed with drinks, nibbles, and a chance to create their own artwork surrounded by sporting history.
Throughout the night, guests can also take part in a fundraising auction with amazing items up for grabs, including a private Eden Park tour and original artwork. All money raised on the night will help match more tamariki across Auckland with a mentor through Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Why this event matters:
Right now, more than 100 young people across Tāmaki Makaurau are waiting to be matched with a mentor. These are children who just need one extra person in their corner. They want a mentor who can show up for them, believe in them, and listen to them. Based on the tuakana-teina ideology, Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors (tuakana) hang out with their mentees (teina) for one hour, once a week, for one-year and they build a relationship with their mentee that gives them a stronger start in life.
The impact of having a mentor is powerful. Taiohi (young people) involved in the programme grow in confidence, feel more connected, and develop the skills to face life’s challenges. It’s the kind of support that can change a young person’s life, and it starts with just one match.
Events like Brushstrokes of Impact help recruit, train, and support more mentors so Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland can meet the growing need in our community.
Come along with colleagues, friends, or whānau and enjoy a night of art and generosity. Whether you’re a seasoned painter or picking up a brush for the first time, this is about having fun and making a real difference.
Food is provided.
Drinks available to purchase on the night.
Please note: The Eden Park pitch is off-limits during this event.
With limited spots available, Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland invites you to join in for a unique evening that blends creativity with impact. Together, let’s create something truly special — on the canvas and in the lives of young people across Auckland.
Tickets can be bought at the BBBS ticketing sight: https://bbbsakl-paintnsipevent.raiselysite.com/
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