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Sir Bob Jones to speak at Kiwi Gold fundraiser on June 1 - book now

by Sail-World.com on 5 May 2016
(L-R) Chris Sharp, Andrew May and Richard Dodson aboard their boat during the New Zealand Para-Sailing Olympic Games Team Announcement at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron on March 3, 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images) Getty Images
Join the Kiwi Gold three man keelboat team for the 2016 Paralympics at a fundraiser to be held at RNZYS on Wednesday June 1.

The team urgently need funds to enable them to compete in crucial training regattas ahead of the Paralympics, two weeks after the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

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Help Kiwi Gold Sailing bring home the GOLD by joining us for an unforgettable evening on 1 June at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.

Kiwi Gold Sailing are representing New Zealand at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games and urgently need funding to compete in crucial international training regattas to prepare the boys for Rio.

GUESTS WILL ENJOY:

  • An entertaining talk by guest speaker Sir Bob Jones - Property Investor, Columnist,
    Author and former Boxing Commentator, Talkback Host and Politician
  • Renowned sports broadcaster Peter Montgomery as Master of Ceremonies
  • A sumptuous three course meal designed by celebrity chef Peta Mathias - Gastronomad, Author and Broadcaster
  • Premium New Zealand wine and beer
  • A charity auction including some incredible items such as a brand new Fiat 500 Sport car!
  • Plus a few surprises...

Sir Bob Jones
Guest Speaker

Peter Montgomery MBE
Master of Ceremonies

Peta Mathias MNZM
Menu Designed by

Kiwi Gold Sailing
Fundraising Recipient

Date: Wednesday, 1 June 2016
Time: 6pm - 11pm
Venue: Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron,
101 Curran Street,
Westhaven Marina, Auckland
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Pricing: Single Ticket $199
Table of 10 $1,990

BOOK BEFORE 9 MAY AND GO INTO THE DRAW TO BUY A CASE (6 BOTTLES) OF PERRIER-JOUET CHAMPAGNE VALUED AT $900 FOR JUST $1!

For enquiries contact Gabrielle on 021 163 4289 or gabrielle@eveevents.co.nz

 

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