On Friday night, Jacqui and I were invited to attend 'The Journey of Dreams', a charity art auction.
The event was hosted by Kate Jones Maddill, the hugely talented Tauranga-based artist. A number of works were auctioned and over NZ$44,000 was raised to assist 9 junior members of Te Puke tennis club to attend the Pat Cash International Tennis Academy in Australia.
During the evening, I was introduced to the Hon Margaret Wilson MP, Speaker of the House of Representatives. I learnt about her post-Parliamentary appointment with the University of Waikato and her desire to remain based in Tauranga. The penny dropped and I guess this is a discussion we might have again.
Our good friend Frank Vosper was on fine form as MC and auctioneer. As was Grant Fox who talked about 'Dreams and Attitude'.
A great start to the weekend.
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