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L to R: Michael Van Den Abeele and Gemma Schofield; Leisa Neumann and Faazleen Sterk; David Peez and Fiona McLeod
photography: Gwynne Davenport
L to R: Yvette Collins, Sarah Gregory, Fiona McLeod and Andrew Peez; Andrew Peez and Fiona McLeod; Republic Home
L to R: Fiona McLeod of Flaunt PR & Sarah Gregory of Resene; Fiona McLeod of Flaunt PR & Sarah Gregory present season colours; David Peez of Republic Home
‘SPRING STYLE MY HOME’ EVENT AT REPUBLIC HOME - THURSDAY 8 OCTOBER Guests were invited to discover top tips for the home with Resene’s colour consultant and view the latest shipment of furniture and accessories in Republic Home.
A NIGHT OUT TO HELP REFUGEES Local Ponsonby women are holding a fundraising dinner at St Matthew in the City on Saturday 14 November to raise funds to help prevent more drownings at sea by refugees. Charitable trust, Refugee Aid has been formed by four local woman Diana Collie, Ginny Openshaw, Michelle Taylor and Jane Ormsby in response to the worsening refugee crisis. Jane commented, “The world is facing the worst humanitarian crisis since the Second World War with over 13 million people displaced from their homes due to war and violence. Thousands of people have lost their lives crossing the Mediterranean to try to get to Europe in shoddy makeshift rafts.” The trust identified the work of Migrant Offshore Aid Station who have so far saved 11,000 lives at sea, mainly Syrian and Eritrean. MOAS consists of international humanitarians, security professionals, medical staff, and experienced maritime officers who have come together to help prevent further catastrophes at sea. MOAS was founded after the 400 migrants drowned near the Italian island of Lampedusa in 2013. There will be guest speakers from the New Zealand refugee community, delicious canapes, a Mediterranean-style dinner and dessert with Villa Maria wines, Monteiths beer and cocktails from Rogue Society, plus music and dancing. The night will also include the auctioning off of prizes such as dinner for eight with Chef Nick Honeyman. F PN All proceeds from the dinner will go towards MOAS. To purchase tickets - $150 per ticket, email refugeeaidnz@gmail.com
142 PONSONBY NEWS+ November 2015
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