Big names at fundraiser

A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.

Come and sing along with legendary kiwi rockers James Reid and Andy Lynch of The Feelers as they arrive at The Dome this Saturday 8th April.

They will be joined by local psych-rock group Oceanspace and Pōneke based Nikita Tu-Bryant, lead singer of NZ band KITA. They will be performing in support of a fundraising effort to assist those in Tairāwhiti that have been impacted by cyclone Gabrielle.

The event Te Tairāwhiti Cyclone Gabrielle Relief Fundraiser is sponsored by Walter Findlay Ltd.

Organisers Bruce Reid and Alyx Findlay said they wanted to “help the community in a positive and fun way, following the impact of the cyclone”.

Company representative Ms Findlay said it was after the communications came back on (after the storm) that the Findlay family decided to host a musical event fundraiser to help those affected.

Bruce said a friend had lost all of his music equipment during the floods.

“More than a metre of water had flowed through his house and I went over to help by shovelling silt, but there is only so much we can do with physical labour.”

Bruce recalled getting a call from his friend Nikita, who asked if there was anything she can do to help. She was added to the list of “big names” for the event.

Local production company Rāngai will provide a live stream for those outside the region who wish to tune in and koha for the cause with 100 percent of funds raised to be donated to the Tairāwhiti Disaster Relief Trust.

“We are so pleased to bring some music and joy to the community and can’t wait to see everyone there.”

To book your tickets visit https://www.trybooking.co.nz/ncs