As Tōtara Hospice prepares for its inaugural Black and White Ball later this month, organisers are inviting Aucklanders to take one elegant night time off and step right into a reimagined bygone period, when black tie meant greater than only a costume code – it meant an evening to recollect.
Set within the Nice Room on the Cordis Auckland resort on Saturday, April 18, the Black and White Ball gives visitors a completely curated night the place all they should do is arrive, wearing black and white, and all the pieces else is taken care of.
From the second visitors step inside, the night time unfolds effortlessly. Canapés, bubbles and a dwell jazz band welcome attendees on arrival, adopted by a luxurious three‑course dinner, dwell leisure, a full dance ground and a excessive‑power covers band to hold the celebration into the night.
Award‑successful comic Michelle A’Court docket will host the night with silent and dwell auctions, particular shock moments and considerate particulars woven all through the night time.
The ball guarantees glamour with out fuss and enjoyable with out formality. Greater than something, it’s designed to be a simple “sure”.
“In a world the place so many invites really feel difficult, it is a probability for folks to easily present up and luxuriate in a wonderful night time out,” organiser Jodi Pretscherer says.
“You don’t must plan, organise or coordinate something, simply come alongside, costume up, and allow us to do the remaining.”
Whereas the night celebrates classic fashion and outdated‑faculty magnificence, its goal is firmly rooted within the current.
Funds raised will assist Tōtara Hospice, which supplies specialist palliative care for gratis to sufferers and their households throughout south and south-east Auckland.
With the occasion now simply weeks away, organisers say promoting a number of extra tickets will make a significant distinction to the general consequence and assist guarantee hospice providers stay accessible to those that want them most.
The Black and White Ball is each a celebration and a contribution: a reminder that generally, a single night time out can matter far past the dance ground.
Tickets and desk bookings are nonetheless accessible on-line at The Black & White Ball 2026.
