Question 1

What is the Black Out?

Accepted Answer

The Black Out is a Horowhenua event to support the Tararua and Hawkes Bays Districts.
On March 31st and April 1st we will be encouraging workplaces and schools to dress in
black and make a donation to the Mayoral Funds.
Throughout the campaign an online auction will be running to raise money. 
On Ap

Question 2

Why the Mayoral Funds

Accepted Answer

We want to ensure the money raised goes directly to those who are in most need and the Mayoral Funds are best placed to do this for their communities.

Question 3

Why Hawke’s Bay and Tararua districts?

Accepted Answer

Horowhenua is adopting Tararua District Council as a show of support and aroha for the cyclone ravaged area.

Hawkes Bay because as a district of growers and producers we feel deeply what the district is going through and want to help as much as possible

Question 4

How can I help raise more money?

Accepted Answer

1. You can host a Black Out event at your workplace or home on Friday 31st March or Saturday 1 April. Simply encourage everyone to wear black and get them to donate
to the cause.
2. Buy a ticket to The Black Out Evening

Question 5

Who is organising  this?

Accepted Answer

The event is supported by Horowhenus District Council, Horowhenua Taste Trail, Lemonface Creative, Get Content, Makahika Outdoor Pursuit Centre,  and a whole bunch of other amazing good sorts!

Question 6

Do you have eftpos avaiable?

Accepted Answer

Eftpos will be available for the auction items but it will be a CASH ONLY BAR

Question 7

Who is doing the food

Accepted Answer

The cheeseboards are being donated by Sally from Makahika
Canapes for the evening are being prepared by Food envy.
Please note it is not a seated meal.

Question 8

What is the entertainment on offer

Accepted Answer

We have an amazing auction organised. 
Some lovely Rogues will end the night so bring your dancing shoes

The Black Out Evening

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