“But the biggest applause must go to our donors, purchasers, truck drivers and stock agents/auctioneers.
“Without their generosity and continuous support this event would not have seen the success that it has.”
The 2023 Daffodil Day stockyard sale raised nearly $34,000 from 313 sheep donated by farmers.
One regular supporter supplied 53 lambs which sold for $215 per head.
Ms Podjursky said the amount raised was absolutely incredible given how hard hit the rural community was from the cyclone.
ANZ and relationship associate Michelle Hawea said farmers donated stock each year and some had made a regular contribution for 25 years.
“Generous purchasers often pay more than market value for the stock they purchase from this sale, as their way of supporting/donating to the day.
“Purchasers can be from out of the region.”
Ms Hawea also thanked Farmers Transport, Robb Brothers and Harvest Matawhero Transport, PGG Wrightson’s manager Jamie Hayward, stock agents and auctioneers Chris Hurlstone, Neville and Cody Clarke.
Much of the money raised goes to supporting cancer patients through counselling, therapy and transportation.
