More than 650 women attended the Ladies Night event at Mitre 10 Mega Wanganui on Wednesday for a fun evening of DIY and entertainment.
"We haven't done the final tally yet but the event raised over $5000 for Hospice Wanganui," said Mitre 10 Mega general manager Hayden Gibson.
The enthusiastic crowd enjoyed learning how to use power tools, pizza making and painting techniques while some took turns at driving a digger.
A screw-driving competition awarded a prize to the contestant who managed to drive the most screws into a board, against the clock.
Mitre 10 staff member Aaron Gash entertained the audience with his guitar playing and singing and Joe Power of Essence Catering created treats on an in-store barbecue.