Kia ora everyone, 

Welcome to the school year of 2025 and a special haere mai to our new families! 

Nothing begins a year more significantly than our biannual bazaar and what an incredible day we had last Saturday! We were truly blessed with perfect weather, and the community came together to enjoy a spectacular Bazaar. With incredible bargains, endless fun, and an atmosphere full of joy and cheer, it turned into yet another unforgettable community event. A massive thank you to the amazing Bazaar team, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this day a reality. Special thanks to the team leads who went above and beyond: Glen, Sian, Wendy, Eric, Simone, Ollie, Suzy, Steve, Paul, Catherine, Fareen, Sonia, Anna, Sophie, Kim and John – your dedication and hard work are deeply appreciated. We’d also like to thank our Samoan, Ethiopian, Iraqi, and Indian communities for bringing stunning, authentic dishes to the event – Ka pai!

Of course, no team can function without a leader, and we were fortunate to have a true superstar in Silke. She was an absolute powerhouse, pouring her heart and soul into every aspect of the Bazaar to ensure its success. No task was too big or too small for her, and we are incredibly grateful for her tireless commitment. Silke, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making it all possible!

Our thanks too to our wonderful staff - Sam, Deb, Eibhlin, Sophie and Ariana who worked endlessly to support both myself and the team to bring success to the day. We are truly blessed with an excellent staff. 

A huge thank you to our main sponsor, Steve Farrell, Ray White Real Estate, Auctioneer who once again shared his talent to hold our auction as well as and to all the wonderful businesses who supported us with generous donations. Please join us in returning the favor by supporting their businesses, as we are truly grateful for their contribution.

Kia ora rawa atu | Thank you very much to:

Congratulations to the winners of our main ticket raffle:

We hope you enjoy your winnings!

Finally please keep in your prayers the leader of our church, Pope Francis as he battles to return to good health. May the Lord put his loving arms around him. 

Ngā mihi nui

Denise