Aucklanders are set for an evening of previous‑world magnificence this April, as Tōtara Hospice prepares to host its inaugural Black and White Ball from 6pm on Saturday, April 18, within the Nice Room on the Cordis Auckland.
Tōtara Hospice is an important group organisation that gives palliative care for free of charge to sufferers in east and south-east Auckland who’re dealing with terminal sickness and help for his or her households.
Designed to seize the attraction and class of a bygone period, its Black and White Ball guarantees a real black‑tie expertise.
It’s greater than a gown code, organisers say, however a full night of spectacle and celebration.
The ball will probably be hosted by award‑profitable comic Michelle A’Court docket, whose sharp wit is anticipated to deliver heat and humour to the evening.
Broadcaster Aaron Ward will take the reins of the reside public sale, whereas two reside bands will hold friends on their toes properly into the night.
With particular visitor audio system, leisure, nice eating together with a luxurious three course dinner, reside leisure, silent and reside auctions, together with loads of surprises in a celebration of timeless model.
It is going to embrace a contact of nostalgia and is shaping as much as be one of many standout social events of the season.
Past the glamour, the night carries a big function. Funds raised will help Tōtara Hospice, which offers specialist palliative care to individuals residing with life‑limiting diseases throughout east and south Auckland.
Tōtara Hospice fundraising supervisor Kim Sinfield says: “The Black and White Ball isn’t only a glamourous evening out – it’s a chance for our group to return collectively and make a really actual distinction for sufferers and their whānau.
“Each ticket bought helps guarantee individuals dealing with life‑limiting sickness obtain skilled, compassionate care for free of charge to them.
“The affect of that generosity is felt each single day throughout south and south‑east Auckland.”
The hospice serves a area of greater than 520,000 residents, stretching from Māngere to Maraetai and Drury to Orere Level, providing holistic care to sufferers and their household for free of charge.
Tōtara Hospice’s imaginative and prescient – to make the world a greater place for dying individuals – is central to its work.
Its multidisciplinary crew companions with GPs, hospitals and group well being suppliers to make sure sufferers obtain skilled, compassionate care wherever they name dwelling.
The Black and White Ball presents Aucklanders the possibility to get pleasure from an distinctive evening out whereas contributing on to this important group service.
Tickets and occasion particulars are on-line at https://black-and-white-ball-2026.raiselysite.com/.
Each ticket bought goes into the draw to win an evening’s keep for 2 individuals on the Cordis Auckland.
