• Andre van Nierkirk, Mark Longbottom and Olivia Hunter
  • Emma Barrett, Angela Bloomfield and Hannah Sykes
  • Andre and Patricia Norman
  • Ben Bettany, Shani Gribben and Sarah Dann-Hoare
  • Shane Cortese and Claire Colehouse
  • Nathan Fry

Project Employ - help create futures

Project Employ is proud to host its annual fundraising event, dedicated to raising vital funds and awareness for its employment programme, which helps neurodiverse young adults transition into paid, meaningful work.

Guests will enjoy an evening of connection and storytelling alongside a three-course meal, as well as silent and live auctions by auctioneer Shane Cortese. We will have live music throughout the evening from local musician Nathan Fry, all contributing directly to the programme’s future. Every dollar raised helps graduates access training, mentoring, and opportunities to take the next steps in their employment journeys.

One of the highlights of the night will be hearing directly from graduates, their employers, and the Project Employ team. Their stories provide a personal and inspiring insight into how meaningful employment can transform lives, resulting in not just financial independence, but also dignity, purpose, and a sense of belonging.

As demand grows for access to our employment programme, fundraising events like this are crucial to ensuring Project Employ’s sustainability and growth. By attending, you will help create stronger, more inclusive communities where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive.

Project Employ is very grateful to its sponsors, donors, and partners who are helping make this event possible. So please buy your tickets or table of 10, and join them for a night of inspiration, connection and meaningful change. Together, we are not just raising funds; we are opening doors, creating futures and changing lives.

Join us on Saturday 21 March and be part of a life-changing evening. Purchase your tickets today and help to continue the growth of the programme. Tickets available from projectemploy.nz or via the QR code.


Issue 171 February 2026