Journalist and author Lisette Reymer to speak at Eastwoodhill Arboretum fundraiser

The Friends of Eastwoodhill Association will host a fundraiser for Eastwoodhill Arboretum at Midway Surf Rescue Community Hub on September 10, with former war correspondent and author Lisette Reymer. Photo / Liam Clayton

Kiwi journalist, former Newshub war correspondent and author Lisette Reymer is bringing tales from the battle zone to Gisborne to help raise funds for the Eastwoodhill Arboretum.

The event, on September 10 at Midway Surf Rescue Community Hub, runs from 5.30pm to 8pm.

It’s being organised by a volunteer organisation, the Friends of Eastwoodhill Association.

Reymer has recently written a book called No, I Don’t Get Danger Money, and will be interviewed at the event.

No, I Don't Get Danger Money by Lisette Reymer.

“We’ve got 150 seated people and basically people will come in at 5.30pm, have complimentary drinks, a drink, and canapes that are provided by the Eastwood Hill volunteers. And then Lisette will speak, and then she’ll be interviewed,” said Sally Gaddum, from the Friends of Eastwoodhill Association.

After Reymer speaks, she will answer questions.

She has reported from Turkey after the fatal earthquake in February 2023 that killed more than 50,000 people.

She was also widely seen on New Zealand screens during the first stages of the still ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Gaddum said the arboretum was not funded by the Government.

Tickets to the event are available from www.eastwoodhill.org.nz/event. They cost $70 for non-members and $60 for members.