Events
As a national charity Back-Up New Zealand is always looking for new ways to get involved in the community, raise money and have a little bit of fun! Listed below are the past events we have been involved with and recent events coming up..
Bike For Charity - Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge
This year the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge will be held on Saturday 29th November. We are as keen as ever to have you join us to take part in this ever popular event. For registration and sponsorship forms, or to just find out more information, please get in touch with the Back-Up office.
Last year we had 14 riders bike for charity, most 
of them for the first time. The object of gathering together cyclists both disabled and able bodied was to raise awareness of not only what we do, but also show others that with a bit of adaptive equipment such as hand cycles and racing wheelchairs and a determined attitude, anything can be achieved! Lee Warn (see above), was brave enough to do the 160km's solo in a wheelchair built for racing. And Neil Cudby (see below) completed the 40km relay riding a hand cycle.
The Wattyl Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is New Zealand's l
argest cycle event. It covers a scenic course on 160km of sealed road around beautiful Lake Taupo. There are options available for riders to compete in various distances, either as a team or individually. To visit the Lake Taupo Challenge website for further details on the event go to www.cyclechallenge.com.
Wellington City Council Tourism Forum Abseil
Wellington City Council recently hosted an Accessible Wellington Forum on Tourism for disabled people and seniors on 11 April 2008. Leading into this event, Back-Up New Zealand assisted 22 people of mixed abilities to abseil from two sites of the WCC building on Tuesday 8th April. Due to the positive feedback that the WCC received we hope that it becomes an annual event. See pics below. To view more pics, just click on Wellington City Council Abseil pics.
Fabian Todd (right), Wellington City Council Mobility Parking Co-ordinator abseils down the building with the assistance of Kiwi Adventure instructor Clem McGavock.
James Lawler, Wellington participant (left), makes abseiling look easy.
Back-Up on TV
Back-Up Zealand were fortunate to have 20/20 follow us on our recent Mixed Abilities Course which was held in Hawke's Bay in February. We have been advised that the show will be airing at 9.30pm on TV2 on the 20th March.
If you are unable to watch the show, then you can go to http://tvnz.co.nz/view/tv2_minisite_index_skin/tv2_2020_group and look for Back-Up, after the show airs...
Obviously we'd like as many people as possible to watch so please let all your friends and family members know to tune in on that night!! BYO popcorn.
Tremains Corporate Triathlon
A great day was had by all at the recent Tremains Triathlon held on 
Sunday March 16th. A highlight of the day was seeing everyone participating and enjoying themselves. As it was a great success we are keen to do it all again next year. If you are interested, give us a call and we'll pencil you in. More more info see Tremains Triathlon Flyer.
Skydive Fundraiser
Are you into adrenaline pumping, dare devil thrills and have a no fear attitude!
Then here's your chance to take part in an awesome annual event which guarantees to not only raise your adrenaline, but also raise funds for a good cause.....and gives you a great excuse to do it!!
Back-Up in conjunction with Taupo Tandem Skydiving hosted this event on Sunday 3rd February 2008, with proceeds going towards our courses. Thanks to all that participated, and to those that are yet to jump for all your wonderful efforts in raising sponsorship for this annual event.
Auckland to Cape Reinga Challenge
We are in the process of planning and organizing the inaugural Back-Up Challenge. This year's event will involve the public joining Lee Warn (see pic on right), a paraplegic, who is pushing his way from Auckland to Cape Reinga supported by Ivanka and Kirstin (Manger and chairman of Back-Up New Zealand respectively) cycling and / or driving the support vehicle alongside. At each town we hope to get involved in a variety of events to showcase our organization and to encourage donations. Our aim is to raise awareness of disabilities while fundraising $50,0000 for Back-Up new Zealand along the way.
The event will take approximately 2 weeks to complete and will cover up to 60kms each day. We hope with some publicity, many people from all walks of life will be keen to join us for a few km's to find out a bit more about our organization and a little about themselves. If you are keen to support or join in, please get in contact with Deb on 0800 50 30 95.
Past Events
Trivia Nights
Back-Up has held two trivia nights to date, and as they are so much fun for all involved we hope to have a few more in the future. Its easy, all you do is gather together a team of 6, meet at the venue provided (to date the Taradale Club) bring your trivia know how and supper is provided, all for a small price of $10.00. All proceeds go to supporting participants to come on our courses. Raffle and prizes to be won on the night.. Keep an eye out for the next Trivia Night or get your name in to Deb and you will be sent information closer to the time....
Back-Up New Zealand Annual Ball!
Back-Up NZ held their 3rd Charity “Snow“ Ball and Auction on Saturday 12 August 06 at Pukeora Estate Waipukurau.
The Ball raised approx $10,000 on the night, featuring a fundraising Auction and His and Hers raffles with a fantastic end result. Some of the Auction prizes up for grabs were Sporting Memorabilia such as a 2006 Framed Signed All Blacks Jersey and 2005 Black Caps Cricket Bat and Holiday and Adventure Packages which were very popular and quick to sell.
Thanks from Back-Up!
Back-Up would like to acknowledge the huge generosity of Martinborough Vineyards who were a major sponsor of the Back-Up Ball. Also listed below are the sponsors who very kindly donated prizes for the auction or raffle or their time and resources, which helped make the ball a great success. Not forgetting all those that attended the ball, a BIG thanks from Back-Up for being there, it was alot of fun!!
Aaron Tyro... Air Torque... Bay Heliwork... Bay Trax... Carol & Evan Le Cheminant... Cecilia Dalrymple... Cinema Gold ~ Havelock Nth... Classic Sheepskins... Country Florist... Crossroads Winery... Dive HQ ~ Napier... Gannett Beach Adventures... Hastings Great Outdoors... Heinz Watties... Huka Jet... Ivanka Rosandich... Jeremy Haines... Jungle Junction... Just Hair ~ Ahuriri... Kiwi Adventure Co.... Kutz4U... Legge Flooring... Master of India ~ Napier... Matapiro Olives... Mt Ruapehu... National Aquarium of NZ... NZ Cricket... NZ Rugby Foundation... Ocean Spa... Onga Onga School... Pak’N Save Hastings... Par2 Minigolf... Physique 2000... Richardson & Forrest Family... Roger & Jenny Bronte... Skyline Skyrides ~ Rotorua... Swig ~ Napier...T aupo Bungy... Taupo Tandem Skydive... Team European... Thompson & MacLean Family... Trinity Hill... Vodafone... Waipukurau Gliding Club... Waipukurau Wines & Spirits
To see photos of the night Click Here, you might find you see some familiar faces in them.
