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Waka Hourua Fundraiser 2026

Tuesday 14th July 2026

Waka Hourua Fundraiser

Join my family and I as we celebrate Xenon's maiden voyage to Samoa & back, & help us raise the funds to him get there. The crew will follow the celestial tohu of our ancestors, navigating Te Moana Nui a Kiwa (Pacific Ocean) & retracing the stories of Taakitimu waka.

  • 5 course seafood menu & prestige drink pairing.
  • Doors open at 5:00pm. Event starts at 6:00pm.
  • $150 per person | +$100 to add the drink pairing.
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