In a vibrant showcase of community spirit and athletic endurance, the 16th annual Race to the Brewery took place on Saturday, February 28th, drawing impressive participation and reinforcing its reputation as a highlight on the regional events calendar. With 51 eager cyclists at the start line, the event once again demonstrated the community’s strong commitment to charitable causes and collective wellbeing.

Paul Roache, Property Brokers' Regional Director for Manawatu, Whanganui, and Taranaki, expressed his gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the event. “One of our four core values at Property Brokers is ‘We are passionate about our communities and want to see them thrive,’ and Saturday was a powerful demonstration of how we put that value into action. Thanks to the tremendous support from our community, events like Race to the Brewery are possible, enabling us to reinvest those contributions back into the regions we serve through initiatives such as Relay for Life, the Rescue Helicopter, our volunteer fire brigades, and our scholarship programme. These efforts truly make a meaningful difference,” Roache said.

Guy Mordaunt, Managing Director of Property Brokers, also reflected on the event, noting, “The Race to the Brewery is not only a test of physical endurance but a meaningful way to bring our community together. The fantastic turnout this year really highlights the strength of that connection and the difference our fundraising efforts can make.”

This year's race raised more than $50,000, which will support several vital community services and initiatives, including Relay for Life, the local Rescue Helicopter service, regional Volunteer Fire Brigades, and the RTTB Sports Scholarship programme. These contributions will help sustain essential emergency services, expand educational opportunities and support young, upcoming athletes across the community, reinforcing the event's role as a driver of positive change.

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