Spruced-up gummies replaced golden slippers at a fundraising ball in Napier over the weekend, with eager punters donning their best for a good cause.
Organised by a passionate group of community members, the Gumboot Charity Ball took place at the Old Church in Meeanee on Saturday to help raise much-needed funds for the Puketapu Cyclone Relief Fund.
Bex Tacon, who was part of the organising team, said the event served two purposes: it helped raise essential funds for cyclone relief in Puketapu while also connecting people.
“It allowed a lot of people in the community to come together, let their hair down and have a great night out. We also attracted people from outside the community, which was very good.”
