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The Vines
                                 9 March 2018

Supporting Sponsors

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                                                         What is Celebrate Gisborne?

                                                                   •     It is a celebration of all that is good about Gisborne . . . the food, the people, the wine, the
                                                                         artists, the sunshine, the beaches and everything else that makes this region so special.

                                                                   •     Celebrate is a charity dinner and auction at The Vines @ Bushmere on March 9 to raise money
                                                                         for a new building for Hospice Tairawhiti.

                                                                   •     Gisborne gal done good Jackie Clarke is our MC for the night – she’s a singer and all-round
                                                                         star of the stage, so prepare to be entertained.

                                                                   •     Auction items will include things that will create memories . . . from a special trip away to one
                                                                         of the many wonderful baches, a gorgeous piece of art or more.

                                                                   •     Celebrate is the perfect opportunity for businesses to toast their success, say thank you to
                                                                         clients, staff and others, by hosting them at what promises to be a very memorable evening.

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                                                                   Celebrate 2016 raised a massive $70,000 to kick start the fundraising for the new Hospice
                                                                   Tairawhiti building . . . and hopes are high that figure will be matched again this year.

                                                                   The event is a sell-out before tickets have a chance to hit the streets, with sponsors calling to
                                                                   ensure they have seats to this very popular gathering. Every cent raised at Celebrate Gisborne
                                                                   will go directly to Hospice Tairawhiti.

                                                                   Event organiser Bridgette Penny says while the focus is certainly on fundraising, it is also a
                                                                   chance for Hospice Tairawhiti to give back to the community.
                                                                   “Celebrate Gisborne is our way of saying thank you to those who support us and choose to
                                                                   operate here,” says Bridgette. “Of course I would love it if we outdid our efforts of last time.”

                                                         Behind the auction

                                                                   They say good things take time . . . and that’s become a bit of a mantra around the all-important
                                                                   decisions about where the new Hospice Tairawhiti building will go, and just what it will look like.
                                                                   General manager Barbara Grout says the organisation is in negotiations to lease land.
                                                                   “There has been much discussion about what the new premises will be like,” she says.
                                                                   “It is vital we make the best possible decision for the community with the long-term future in
                                                                   mind. There are a lot of things to be considered.”

                                                                   Larger premises would enhance all that Hospice Tairawhiti offer to the wider community, including
                                                                   more programmes and choices for people as to how they would like services delivered.
                                                                   “We are reminded daily of how constricted we are in our current building, so turning our aspiration
                                                                   of a larger facility into a reality for the district will be very special for us all.”
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                                                                          Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be showing her artistic side with her support of Celebrate
                                                                          Gisborne. Tairawhiti is a special place for Jacinda and her partner Clarke Gayford, whose
                                                                          family live in the city. Jacinda Ardern is kindly donating a piece of her own art work to be
                                                                          auctioned at Celebrate.

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       ‘Freestyling’ Chef Looks Forward to Magic
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       It’s just as well chef Bryn Lewis is a laid back character. It is a given that whatever he
       produces for Celebrate Gisborne will be superb, but he often doesn’t know just what his
       ingredients will be until just before the event.
       “It will be like a big magic box,” says the head chef from The Vines @ Bushmere where the
       event is being held. “People very generously donate food, so while we know we will have
       plenty of meat and seafood, exactly what it will be is a mystery until closer the time. I do
       know however, that it is always seasonal, fresh and local, so that makes it very easy to work
       with.”
       Celebrate Gisborne will feature four courses – canapes to start, followed by an entree, main and
       dessert. Bryn has been in the food industry for 30 years . . . and he still loves it. “Many chefs like
       strict planning, but I prefer shooting from the hip and a whole lot of freestyling,” he says.
       Bryn will also be auctioned off to cook a degustation dinner for a lucky bidder. The Vines @
       Bushmere is known for its fab food and lovely surrounds. Vines owner Melissa Murphy says she                                                 Br
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       “I think Hospice do a wonderful job,” she says. “You just never know when you may need to call
       on the organisation for help yourself.” She knows her chef team of Bryn, Daryl Wilson and Paul
       Walker will produce something spectacular.“The food will be amazing, with some very special
       courses.”

       ‘Top Drawer’ Chardy Wins the Day
       Poverty Bay Wine proprietor Klaus Sorensen is purring . . . his 2016 Le Pont Chardonnay
       has just been given the five star nod from acclaimed wine writer Michael Cooper. And it is
       a fitting accolade.
       The grapes for the star-struck drop came from the old Judd Estate Vineyard at Patutahi
       which, for the past 50 years, has been run by Maurice Judd.
       The 2016 vintage was his last. The 2014 and 2015 Le Pont Chardonnay each garnered
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       four-and-a-half stars from Michael Cooper, so the team was keen to go that little step
       further.
       “Not many Gisborne chardonnays can make that claim,” says Klaus of the five star
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       Klaus does not enter wine competitions, preferring instead to send wines to Michael for
       evaluation. “He is our yard stick.” It is this top drop that Klaus has donated to Celebrate Gisborne.
       “We are very happy to support Hospice,” he says. “It is a tremendous charity.” He started in the
       wine industry 10 years ago when he bought Bridge Estate.
       He has recently sold the cellar door and vineyard but will continue to produce wine with a special
       emphasis on “top drawer” Gisborne chardonnay.

       Bushmere Estate
       For Bushmere Estate Wines, it is a privilege to support Hospice Tairawhiti in its major
       fund raising event for the year. “It is a most deserving charity, which gives back to the
       community in a time of emotional need,” say David and Shona Egan. “We are delighted
       to welcome you all with a glass of our just released Bushmere Estate 2017 Amelia Rose
       – a delicate fresh, fruity sparkling rose made from two of Italy’s finest red wine grapes,
       sangiovese and montepulciano.” The wine is named in honour of their winemaker Amelia
       Riwai and is finished in an off-dry style with hints of cranberry and wild strawberries.
       “Enjoy summer in a bottle.”

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                                           ElectriNET, as a member of the Horizon Energy Group, has never wavered in its commitment to
                                           the community, and particularly to Hospice Tairawhiti.
                                           In 2017, ElectriNET committed to supporting the local organisation for a further three years.
                                           Regional manager Barry Atkinson, a recently appointed Member of the NZ Order of Merit (MNZM),
                                           has long been a supporter of Hospice and the wonderful work they do in the community.
                                           “We are thrilled with Horizon Energy Group’s continued support of Hospice Tairawhiti,” says
                                           Barry. “It fits well within the Group culture to support organisations in the communities we live
                                           in. Providing that final care for patients and the support that is needed by families at that time is
                                           so important.”
                                           Horizon Energy Group chief executive Ajay Anand said the substantial community sponsorship
                                           the Group commits to are a natural extension of this and a testament to their conviction.
                                           “The success of our business directly impacts the level of positive effect we can have on our
                                           communities and the environment. The Group has a strong commitment to making a positive
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                                           difference in our community through sponsorship,” says Ajay.
                                           To further support Hospice Tairawhiti, and Celebrate Gisborne, ElectriNET’s Bridgette Penny has
                                           again committed time and resources to assist with the organisation of Celebrate Gisborne.

                                           BK Agency
                                           Bronwyn Kay is passionate about helping people . . . whether that be finding a new house or
                                           supporting the community.
                                           Hospice Tairawhiti is the main charity of her boutique real estate company Bronwyn Kay Agency.
                                           The company recently branched out into Hawke’s Bay where again, it is supporting Hospice.
                                           She was introduced to Hospice 15 years ago when her mother was dying from a very rare cancer.
                                           It opened her eyes to a team of angels – those who step in to help others when they most need it.
                                           “I was incredibly grateful to those involved with Hospice who gave my mother such compassionate
                                           and wonderful 24-hour care in her home,” says Bronwyn. “I would like other people to have that
                                           same care.”
                                           Her company is also one of the main sponsors for the Annual Night of Laughs.
                                           “Hospice we feel is something that touches every family at some stage . . . we will all die and it
                                           is nice to know there is someone there who will help care for you.”
                                           Her company is about to enter its 10th year as an independent boutique agency. The 23-strong
                                           team is enjoying a very strong market share, particularly in the high end and coastal properties .
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                                           . . much of that driven by Bronwyn’s 36 years experience in the industry.

                                           Three Rivers Medical
                                           Supporting Hospice Tairawhiti’s Celebrate Gisborne was a no-brainer for the team at Three Rivers
                                           Medical.
                                           Managing partner Dr Tom James says the organisation aligns with the business’ own values of
                                           continuing comprehensive competent care in the community.
                                           “We didn’t hesitate at all,” says Tom. “It is hard for the hospice service to rely so heavily on
                                           funding through grants and donations while providing such a vital service.”
                                           Three Rivers Medical were also on board for the last big Celebrate in 2016. The business works
                                           in close partnership with Hospice Tairawhiti, knowing that patients requiring the service will have
                                           the highest standard of care.
                                           As a purpose-built integrated health care centre, Three Rivers houses general practitioners,
                                           a pharmacy, physiotherapy, rehabilitation services, a podiatrist, a dietician, mole mapping,
                                           radiology, a general surgeon, and visiting specialists in urology and fertility treatment.
                          Dr Tom James

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      Hospice Tairawhiti’s service of providing vital care to the people of Gisborne make it an
      essential part of the region for those at The Gisborne Herald.
      “It provides care to those facing challenges and heartache,” says Herald managing director
      Michael Muir. “It is a mostly-volunteer organisation that is doing a great job in the community.”
      He has heard first hand of how essential the service is.
      “Readers and families connected with The Herald have shared stories with us that re-enforce the
      value of the good work Hospice Tairawhiti does. It is important that this work is recognised and
      supported.”
      The Gisborne Herald has served the district since 1874 with news and advertising that can be
      trusted.
      “We support Hospice Tairawhiti and encourage you to recognise its importance and help it
      Celebrate Gisborne, so the hospice team can continue to serve Tairawhiti so well.”

                                                                                                              Liam Beattie
      Gisborne Surgical Associates
      General and oesophago-gastric surgeon Dr Peter Stiven has practices in both the public and
      private sector.
      It is an area of medicine he is very passionate about, particularly weight loss and reflux surgery.
      He hails from Central Otago but has spent time in Australia on an ANZGOSA fellowship in upper
      gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery, followed by work in out back Australia and East Timor.
      Hospice is a service he is more than happy to support.
      “I recognise the need for it,” he says. “I am keen to support it because of that unmet need.”
      He has been in Gisborne for four years, and in private practice here for three. One of the highlights
      of moving to the East Coast for Peter is the extensive hunting and fishing to be done.
      “I love it here.”
      He now works both at Gisborne Hospital and from his private practice at Three Rivers Medical
      where he specialises in laparoscopic surgery, gall bladder surgery, endoscopy and skin cancers.
                                                                                                              Dr Peter Stiven

      J.A. RUSSELL LTD
      The team at J.A. Russell Ltd are proud to be involved with Celebrate Gisborne.
      Branch manager Hugo McGuinness says their support of Hospice Tairawhiti is driven by simple
      reasoning.
      “Hospice is such a wonderful organisation, run by professional and compassionate people. It’s
      an enormous asset for Gisborne and it’s a pleasure for us to extend our sincere support to this
      worthwhile cause.”
      Established in 1951, J.A. Russell is a privately owned New Zealand electrical wholesale business
      that purchased Swanson Electrical in 2017. The company has 680 staff across 72 branches
      servicing the cities and provincial towns of New Zealand.
      National operations manager, Jeff Woodward says the team is excited to be in the “beautiful” city
      of Gisborne.
      “We will be working very hard around the East Cape to prove our brand.”
                                                                                                              Hugo McGuinness

      J.A. Russell Ltd operates around the same values that Swanson Electrical had.
      “Our valued staff work hard every day for our trade customers by providing quality and compliant
      electrical solutions,” says Hugo.
      These days providing compliant electrical product is demanded by the trade and of course their
      customers.
      “We can be trusted to provide that every step of the way.”
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                                         New Zealand General Surgery and Medical
                                         It is fitting New Zealand General Surgery and Medical are a key sponsor of Hospice Tairawhiti’s
                                         Celebrate fundraiser.
                                         Specialist and company director Mr Rick Cirolli says by supporting Hospice they are in turn
                                         supporting the final journey for some of their own patients and the wider community.
                                         “This is a valuable service for Gisborne,” says Rick.
                                         His business is a multi-specialist centre offering quick access to specialist medical care.
                                         “We provide a unique combination of health services,” says business manager Nicola Evans,
                                         who has also been a volunteer for Hospice.
                                         NZGS has grown its expertise in the gold standard laser treatment of varicose veins so patients
                                         don’t require general anaesthesia or need to take time off work. The company has invested in one
                                         of the most advanced digital mole scanning equipment allowing prompt diagnosis of melanoma
                                         and non-melanoma skin cancer. Laparoscopic gall bladder, hernia and anti-reflux procedures,
                                         colonoscopy, gastroscopy, cystoscopy and some urology are also done at NZGS.
                                         The wider team, include general medicine Dr Richard Moore, clinic nurse Sarah Briant, pelvic
                          Rick Cirolli

                                         floor physio Margie Humphreys, vascular sonographer Bronwen Allen, phebologist Dr Karen
                                         Parker and dietitian Christina Cullen.
                                         Rick says the team is honoured to support Hospice.
                                         “We are a team of medical practitioners who are passionate about our fields of expertise,” says
                                         Rick. “Health awareness and prevention is an integral part of our business.”

                                         Character Roofing
                                         A little fate may have led Pete Claffey into the roofing industry, but it all worked out for the best
                                         as now he is about to celebrate a decade of his business Character Roofing.
                                         The building industry is in his blood but when he left school he was headed to a flooring company
                                         to start an apprenticeship. That fell over and he heard a roofing company was hiring. He got the
                                         job and the rest is history.

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                                         and right back to his hometown to start Character Roofing. These days he runs a very busy
                                         operation.
                                         “Business is booming,” he says. “There are 60-odd builders in town and just three roofing
                                         companies.”
                                         Pete was more than happy to be a sponsor for Celebrate.
                                         “It is good cause,” he says. “You never know when you will end up in a position like that and it is
                                         nice to know there are people who are there for you.”
                                         Pete also convinced his brother Phil, who owns Character Building, to come on as a smaller
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                                         sponsor.

                                         Eastland Group
                                         Eastland Group chief executive Matt Todd says his team is proud to be supporting Hospice
                                         Tairawhiti this year.
                                         “Eastland Group is an integral part of the community, and we take that responsibility seriously,”
                                         says Matt. “For us, it’s a privilege to join in this unique celebration of what makes Gisborne such
                                         a special place to live and work.”
                                         Eastland Group is Gisborne born and bred. They’re the business behind the businesses powering
                                         the local economy, and their people help to keep the region’s vital infrastructure running.
                                         Eastland Network keeps the lights on. Eastland Port continues to break export records. Gisborne
                                         Airport is a vital gateway to our region.
                                         Recently, they opened Electric Village in Gladstone Road – New Zealand’s first ever community-
                                         focused energy hub.
                                         Eastland Group returns millions of dollars each year to their sole shareholder, Eastland
                                         Community Trust, for the future benefit of everyone in Tairawhiti. They also sponsor a number of
                                         organisations and events; ones that make a real difference to the people in our region.
                          Matt Todd

                                         “Hospice Tairawhiti touches the lives of so many families in so many ways,” Matt says. “They
                                         offer care and kindness in the most difficult of times. We’re proud to support them and their
                                         important work.”
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                            wines for the competition.                                                                                             Included in the package is a $500 voucher at the tavern, a private tour of one of
                            “We are happy to support Hospice,” says Kirsten. “Most people will be effected                                         the bay’s best kept secrets, an export ornamental fish farm, along with a four
                            by something in our lifetime that will require us to call on the services of Hospice.                                  wheeler adventure courtesy of Kevin and Megan McKay of McKay Cartage. No
                            They do such a great job in our Gisborne community and it is nice to give back.”                                       visit to Toko would be complete without a fishing trip – weather permitting –
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                            “We look forward to sharing our special wines with Hospice at Celebrate, which
                            will undoubtedly be a very special evening.”                                                                           In association with

        Swanson Electrical Wholesalers
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                        Comforting Sponsors

                                                                                                                                                                Lifestyle Village & Healthcare

                    Caring Sponsors                               Lifestyle Village & Healthcare

rs                         Coates Associates | TRG Radiology | Emerre and Hathaway | City Medical | David Moore Pharmacy | Stonehaven Memorials | Pak n Save
                           Jackson and Blakeman | Jenny Murray from Bayleys Real Estate | Universal Engineering | McInnes Driver Training | Riversun | Mane Street Hair Design
McInnes Driver Training | Craigs Investment Partners | Universal Engineering | Stonehaven Memorials | D.Stevens Ltd | Emerre & Hathaway | City Medical | Evans Funeral | Dave Go
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                                                                                                                                                                                              Sheryl May…
                                                                                                                        Trio United in Support
                                                                                                                        Three women from three different backgrounds all joined intrinsically through their
                                                                                                                        art and their long-term support of Hospice Tairawhiti.
                                                                                                                        International clothes designer Sheryl May and artists Cris Morrell and Peggy
                                                                                                                        Ericson have each put forward a special piece for the Celebrate Gisborne auction.
                                                                                                                        For Peggy, her clay tangata whenua figures represent the strength and beauty
                                                                                                                        of the land we occupy. “There is not a speck of Maori blood in me but I am
                                                                                                                        always drawn to all things Maori,” she says. “I feel a connection, and it is such
                                                                                                                        a big part of why I love Gisborne so much.”
                                                                                                                        Her reasoning for supporting Celebrate and Hospice Tairawhiti is quite simple.
                                                                                                                        “I support it because of what they give to families in their last few weeks or

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                                                                                                                        days. It means you can die surrounded by what you love.”

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                                                                                                                        Sheryl has chosen a digitally printed shirt dress from her Devotion theme,

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                                                                                                                        featuring a large peach rose and doves. “The autumn/winter 2018 collection
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                                                                                                                        encompasses all the things we love,” says Sheryl. “I am inspired by what I see
                                                                                                                        when I travel, and then digitally design the prints to be printed in the UK.” She
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                                                                                                                        has plenty of admiration for those who work with hospice.
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                                                                                                                        “It is a very brave thing to do, to help people through a very difficult time.
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                                                                                                                        This is something I can do to contribute. I would never want us to be without
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                                                                                                                        them.”
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                                                                                             M                          Cris’s painting of a tui and stag horn draws on her love of bonaticals. The artist
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                                                                                   Cr                                   of three decades has a personal tie to Hospice Tairawhiti and is always happy
                                                                                                                        to support the organisation. “Those who work with hospice are certainly very
                                                                                                                        special,” says Cris. “Where would we be without them?”

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                                                                                                        It’s all about good grapes and winemaking at Spade Oak.
                                                                                                        The award-winning boutique Gisborne label is donating its 2014 Vigneron Syrah for the
                                                                                                        Celebrate dinner. It’s a drop modelled on a traditional hermitage from France’s Rhone
                                                                                                        Valley and is dry, bold, complex and muscular.
                                                                                                        “When the Cubans started rolling cigars, they had wines like this in mind,” says
                                                                                                        winemaker and co-owner Steve Voysey. He has long been a star in the world of New
                                                                                                        Zealand winemaking – not afraid to miss a vintage if the grapes aren’t up to scratch.
                                                                                                        “Spade Oak wines are what I drink,” he says.
                                                                                                        “We like to offer a little bit more than the average at a very good price. I like to expose
                                                                                                        just how good New Zealand wine can be.”
                                                                                                        And he wishes people would be a little more adventurous with their wine drinking to
                                                                                                        make the most of that.

                                                                                             Diamond in a glass
                                                                                             Showcase Jewellers’ Susan Kirikino and McCann’ics’ Robbie and Karen McCann have joined forces to
                                                                                             bring the very popular Diamond in a Glass to Celebrate.
                                                                                             Organiser Bridgette Penny says this exciting Diamond in a Glass concept allows those at the event the

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                                                                                             support to support Celebrate Gisborne in a fun way. “And there is the added advantage of being the
                                                                                             proud owner of a gorgeous ring – who doesn’t want that? We are thrilled to have the support of Susan,
                                                                                             Robbie and Karen to make this come to life.”
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                                                                               222                                        45%              of people died                                       hours of professional

                                                                                                                                                                                   114
                                                                          people and their                                                 at home                     Hospice                  education sessions
                                                                                                                                                                       provided                 with attendance

            the big
                                                                          whanau received
                                                                          care and support                                 34%                 in aged
                                                                                                                                               residential
                                                                                                                                                                                                numbers of
                                                                                                                                                                                                               930
            picture                                                         from hospice                                                       care and
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Volunteers
             30%                                                                                                                                    21%
                                                                                                             42%
                         of people referred had a
                                                                                                                                                                       in hospital                      gave
                         non-cancer diagnosis, the
            most common being cardiovascular and
            respiratory conditions
                                                                                                           of people
                                                                                                                                                Staff and volunteers
                                                                                                                                                made                                          15,494
             20%                                     of people referred lived in rural
                                                     areas from Potaka to Morere
                                                                                                       referred identified                      5,523            visits to people under our
                                                                                                                                                                 care and their whanau
                                                                                                                                                                                                   hours of their
These figures are based on year ended 30 June 2016
                                                                                                            as Maori                                                                                  time
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