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Tauranga to Thank Sir Colin Meads with Star-Studded Tribute

Tauranga to Thank Sir Colin Meads with Star-Studded Tribute Dinner

A plethora of high-profile New Zealanders have put their name forward to come to Tauranga and give their support and respects to Sir Colin ‘Pine Tree’ Meads. A star-studded tribute dinner is being organised to honour the legendary Meads at ASB Arena in July, which the organisers are calling an ‘unprecedented’ event for Tauranga.

The event is aptly titled ‘A Tribute to Sir Colin Meads’. It is in recognition of the amount of support Sir Colin has given to the Tauranga and Bay of Plenty communities. Events Innovated, who are organising the event, thought it was about time there was a celebration where the region could pay their thanks and respects to such a New Zealand icon.

Some very prominent people agreed. The guest list lining up to pay tribute to Meads is impressive. Alltime greats, renowned broadcasters and admired personalities such as Sir Brian Lochore, Andrew Mehrtens, Keith Quinn, Jamie Mackay, Dick Tayler, Peter Williams and Peter ‘Blackie’ Blackwell will share their memories, anecdotes and stories in a thrilling celebration of the great man’s life and career.

More special guests will be announced soon.

Events Innovated director, Heath Ingham, says everyone’s interest and enthusiasm for the event speaks volumes of Meads. “Everyone we’ve talked to about this event has jumped on board straight away.

Hands down, they’ve instantly said yes, no questions. This is the standing that Sir Colin has. Hugely respected and one of our greatest living legends. Mehrtens is coming across from Australia for it. We’ve got very special guests from all around the country coming. Invites have gone out to some really high profile people. This is the level of celebration Meads deserves."

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Guests will enjoy an exciting night of fine food, wine, entertainment and most importantl y witnessing the guest speakers give their gratitude, respect and admiration to Sir Colin. Ingham says that it is a night for the community to use as a way to say thanks to someone who has given a lot to the region. “The night is to primarily give thanks to a man who has supported our region so much. I’ve seen it first hand for many years at the annual CIB Police Auction. He’s helped many organisations and charities here.

Always giving his time for nothing in return. And let’s not forget he’s one of our greatest sporting heroes ever. He is one very extraordinary kiwi bloke who is an amazing icon for our country and it’s about time we said thanks. It’s going to be an amazing and very special night."

The night will feature renowned broadcaster Peter Williams acting as MC and interviewing Sir Colin, as well as providing a question and answer session with the audience. There will also be a charity auction in support of Sir Colin’s favourite charities. This will feature exclusive Meads memorabilia which promises to be make the night that even more special. Local auctioneer personality Frank Vosper will lead the way for that portion of the night.

Events Innovated has run successful gala dinners in the past in Tauranga, notably with Sir Graham Henry, raising $25,000 for CanTeen, and Sir John Kirwan, raising over $30,000 for Te Aranui Youth Trust. The charity auction components are separate from the commercial underwriting of the event with all proceeds from the auction going to the nominated charities.

The event will be held on Friday 31st July at ASB Arena in Tauranga. The event includes a sumptuous dinner, fine entertainment, memorable speakers, charity auction and as Ingham puts it, “being a part of Sir Colin Meads’ history”. Tables of ten range in price from $1,390 to $3,190 for VIP options with EVENTS INNOVATED LTD Po Box 5348, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand – info@eventsinnovated.co.nz beverage packages. Single seats are available for $139. All tables and tickets can be purchased from www.sircolin.co.nz, or email heath@eventsinnovated.co.nz

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