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This year’s Secret Garden Party has delivered an outstanding result, raising more than $115,000 for the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service.

More than 190 supporters gathered for the unique fundraising experience, with the secret location only revealed 24 hours prior to the event. The location? Stunning, established grounds which were transformed thanks to the incredible efforts of The Event Collective, Silk Estate, Moffatts Flower Company, and The Big Little Tree Company.

MC Hilary Muir welcomed guests to the venue, who then enjoyed exceptional hospitality thanks to support from No.1 Family Estate, Tiki Wines, Čuvar Winery, Marlborough Oysters, Scapegrace Distillery, Steinlager, Barrys Bay Cheese and ANZCO Foods.

The silent auction was well supported throughout the evening, with auctioneer extraordinaire Phil McGoldrick ensuring hands were flying at the live auction.

Our most heartfelt thanks to the event’s Platinum Sponsors, Canterbury Orthopaedic Services and Milford Asset Management, as well as Gold Sponsors, St George’s Hospital, RD Petroleum and Duns Ltd.

One of the highlights of the evening was the ‘Diamond in the Sky’ raffle, with one lucky ticket holder going home with a beautiful diamond pendant donated by Partridge Jewellers.

NZ Flying Doctor Trust CEO Anton Drazevic says the Secret Garden Party is a wonderful example of what can be achieved when communities and businesses unite behind a shared purpose, making a meaningful difference for those who rely on the service.

“To raise more than $115,000 in a single evening is an outstanding achievement and a testament to the generosity of everyone involved. Every dollar raised helps ensure that when a person and family need access to specialist care, the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service is there,” Anton says.

This year’s event was the third NZ Flying Doctor Trust Garden Party, with the fundraising events having raised nearly $400,000 for the service.

An enormous thank you to NZ Flying Doctor Trustees Cilla Glasson and Charlotte Smith-Smulders, whose vision and energy has been instrumental in bringing the Secret Garden Party to life.