Congratulations to ETB Realty on being named as this year’s Harcourts Foundation National Inspirational Award Winner! Over the past 12 months, the dedicated team from this winning franchise have consistently awarded grants to their community, through the Harcourts Foundation. They have championed Gumboot Friday by organising their own Harcourts Gumboot Relay, demonstrating their ongoing dedication to their community. Additionally, they generously support their local hospice and a wide range of community groups and charities, making them truly deserving of this honour. One standout initiative in the calendar is their annual support of Harcourts Dancing for Hospice. For the past seven years, the Rotorua team has passionately supported this fun, community event, raising funds for the Rotorua Community Hospice. A heartfelt thank you to Erin Kingston, Wayne Pamment, and the entire ETB Realty team for your dedication to helping your community thrive. Your hard work and generosity are truly inspiring, and you should all be incredibly proud of the difference you make. At HX 2024, the Harcourts Foundation took centre stage with a strong focus on fundraising throughout the event. The excitement kicked off on Sunday 26 May, with the HX Charity Golf Day, - sponsored by our business partner Stuff - raising $2,370. This energy continued into the following days, culminating in impressive auction highlights during the awards dinner. Notably, Tina Gao, Business Owner of Harcourts Best in Real Estate, secured a replica Chopper Bike for $10,000 – kindly donated by Marty Ritchie, Chief Executive Officer, Harcourts Team Group. Meanwhile, Kaine Wilson, Business Owner of Harcourts Regent Realty, won a signed 2011 Rugby World Cup Jersey worn by Keven Mealamu for $7,000 – generously donated by Kevin & Christine Seymour, Business Owners, Harcourts Port Realty. Altogether, these efforts raised an impressive $19,370, which will go towards making a significant positive impact on community groups and charities. At the Harcourts Foundation stand delegates had the opportunity to vote for how their share of $10,000 would be distributed between our national partners, Hospice New Zealand and Gumboot Friday. We’re delighted to report a dead heat, resulting in a $5,000 donation to each of these incredible organisations. Which leads us to announce some exciting news, the Harcourts Foundation will continue our partnerships with Hospice New Zealand into our eighth year and with Gumboot Friday for the third year running. The Hospice Grants will be awarded to numerous hospices applying for assistance in November 2024, and our network will proudly participate in Gumboot Friday on 1 November 2024. We have exciting times ahead, all for the best of reasons. Together, we can make a difference. Harcourts Foundation Grants – Round 60. Congratulations to each of these charities and groups who will continue to succeed with the support of the Harcourts Foundation.’ • Cambridge Riding for the Disabled. Thanks to Kevin Deane Real Estate Ltd, they got an updated hoist to assist their physically disabled therapeutic riders. • Mauku Primary School. Let’s hear it for Port Realty Ltd who supported the school children to get some brand-new Chromebooks. • Waikato Family Centre Trust. Big news from the Waikato Family Centre Trust who through Monarch Commercial Ltd will see their nurses receive support for updated training and memberships. • The Rising Foundation are revving up for success thanks to New Age Realty by providing driver’s licenses for young people in their community. • Prebbleton Pocket Park is a safe and welcoming community hub coming to life beside the shops in the town. All thanks to Four Seasons Realty Ltd. • Marlborough Riding for the Disabled with the support of Marlborough Real Estate 2008 Ltd is ensuring the well-being of the horse team, vital for providing safe and calm environments for riders. • Greater Green Island Memorial Garden’s Stage and Barbecue project has created a park with a shared BBQ area and community stage with help from Highland Real Estate Group Ltd. New Zealand Update IN FOUNDATION INSIDE Harcourts 35
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