Maintenance of Nelson College’s front field has been taken care of for the next five years thanks to one epic fundraising luncheon.
More than $35,000 was raised at the fundraiser held at the Tides Restaurant and Bar earlier this month. Money raised is going to the ongoing maintenance of the Nelson College main field after its total upgrade last month – also paid for by money raised by five local businesspeople.
Event organiser Shane Drummond says he was thrilled with the turn out on the day and the generosity of those there. Guests heard from former All Black coach Sir Steve Hansen.
A total of $35,792.44 was raised with the auction contributing $18,900.
The two major auction items up for grabs were the playing jerseys of former Nelson College players David Havili and James Lowe.
Havili’s All Black jersey went for $6500 and Lowe’s Irish jersey went for $6100, both to local businessmen.
A round of golf at Millbrook with Hansen and ex-All Blacks Chris Jack and Wyatt Crockett went for $4000.
