Catherine and Dave Davies-Colley opened their impressive magnolia gardens to the public so I Have a Dream "dreamers" - students at Tikipunga High School who are mentored and supported throughout their education by I Have a Dream navigators - could raise money for two trips in December.
One is a trip to Tongariro Hillary Camp for Year 9 students, and the other is a trip to the South Island for Year 10 and 11 students who will spend four days cycling the 150km Otago Central Rail Trail. The students were charged with running a cafe over the four days the gardens were open and acted as tour guides as well.
A total of 578 people took up the opportunity to view the 155 different varieties bred in New Zealand. Photographer Michael Cunningham was there too.
![Great mates Anton Burhenne, 14, and Noagan Nepia, 15, helped out during the day.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/S2G6HPKRJEK6IKSQQHBZJQMFTY.jpg?auth=ea647a225d6fafc26659159f5a74da4081cde96f621c75a8d08611d01b8e5341&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
![Mel Rouse from Hukurenui is directed by 14-year-old Tavita Lotoahea.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/6T6Z5DCKWRUJAWZ4GFI3XW2EKA.jpg?auth=a325045e1b6f6971c0891d74d50bd707a02380538a9f45c31f5760dd2e68ee70&width=16&height=12&quality=70&smart=true)