Fundraising Events - 2026
Gala Dinner
Friday 27th March | 6:30pm - Oak and Ivy, 42 Alfred Street, Blenheim
Indulge in a spectacular black-tie evening featuring a menu created by Ed Drury, including NZ King Salmon, Meaters of Marlborough chorizo, Avon Valley Safaris wild game, and a special pairing with Cardrona Distillery’s The Falcon. Enjoy platters from the Wine & Food Experience with a glass of Lake Chalice Sparkling Rosé on arrival, followed by a plated entrée, mid-course, alternate-drop mains, and a plated dessert as part of a five-course meal.
Relax to live music with Chris Smithers on piano and be entertained by Terry Williams as MC, alongside short presentations from Avon Valley Lodge, Metalworks Wanaka, and the Kārearea Falcon Trust. A selection of white wine from Huia and Falcon Pinot Noir from Lake Chalice will be available throughout.
The night’s auction features a degustation dinner for eight at Avon Valley Lodge, and each ticket holder will receive a Goodie Bag featuring items from Indigo Wise, Ellen Giggenbach, Eco Store, Pinoli Pinenuts, Makana Confections and the Kārearea Falcon Trust.
Centre Tour
Saturday 28th March | 11:00am - 327 Brancott Road, Fairhall
Discover New Zealand’s Only Endemic Bird of Prey – the Kārearea/NZ Falcon! Visit our dedicated Centre to learn about these incredible birds, the challenges they face, and how you can help support the restoration of wild kārearea populations. Suitable for all ages, your visit includes an educational talk covering both the falcons and the conservation work we carry out, followed by a guided walk-through of our aviary.
See our resident falcons up close and gain a deeper understanding of their behaviour and ecology. Depending on group size and weather, the talk will be held either indoors in The Nest (our dedicated education space) or outdoors under our gazebos
Sculpture Auction
Sunday 29th March | 4:00pm - Wine & Food Experience, 42 Alfred Street, Blenheim
The Kārearea Falcon Trust is thrilled to partner with Metalworks Wanaka to present a stunning collection of hand-crafted kārearea sculptures. A portion of the proceeds from every sculpture sold will be donated to the Trust. Steve, Jennifer, and the Metalworks team, inspired by their love of NZ falcons, have created each piece to support the Trust’s vital conservation work.
Bids are now open as part of a silent auction. Silent bidding will close at 3pm on Sunday 29 March 2026 after which the leading bids will move into a live auction held at the Wine and Food Experience at 4pm on the same day by our charismatic auctioneer, David Searle from Harcourts Marlborough. Guests are welcome to enjoy drinks and platters from the Wine & Food Experience while they view the artworks and place bids - don’t miss your chance to let your favourite sculpture take flight to your home or garden.
Final winners will be notified at the close of the live auction. Shipping can be arranged directly with Metalworks Wanaka at the purchaser’s expense.
