SILENT AUCTION

Welcome to our Gratis Appeal 2025 Silent Auction 🎉

For this week only, you can bid on amazing items and services generously donated by our community.

All proceeds go towards our Gratis Annual Mid-Winter Appeal, where we are seeking to raise $20,000 — of which, as we start this auction, we are already halfway there.

How the auction works

TheRE ARE three SPECIAL live auction items which will be auctioned off at our Sunday Gathering this Sunday. You’ll need to come prepared to bid live for these.

The REST OF THE CATALOGUE IS A Silent Auction, bidding is open all week here on this webpage until Sunday 11am. We’ll update the current highest bids daily (so keep checking back) and announce the highest bids at the end of our Sunday gathering this Sunday.

How to bid in the Silent Auction

Scroll through the items below:
- Click the Bid Now button under any item to submit your bid
- We will update daily the highest bid received from previous day
- Highest bid by Sunday 11am wins
- We’ll contact all winners after the auction closes

Auction Catalogue

A scenic flight for you and a friend checking out Auckland from the sky.*

SOLD — $1300


An epic hamper of various new Lego sets, with something for the whole family.

SOLD — $550


Access the car park spot closest to the front door of our Sunday Gathering for the remainder of 2025.

SOLD — $220


Want a night out? Lexy can look after your kids for you! (Also, good to know: Lexy is a registered teacher and police vetted…)

SOLD — $100


Two beautiful handmade ceramic coffee cups for your morning brew, made by Helen.

SOLD — $200


Want a fun take on your family portrait? Your whanau turned into a cartoon? SJ has the skills.

SOLD — $90


Got a fur baby? More importantly — got a drawn illustration of them? No? This is your auction.

SOLD — $130


Want some jazzy vibes or groovy tunes at your next shindig? Our CV Jazz Ensemble will play up to two hours for you.

SOLD — $300


Kids party entertainment can be hard — Bongo is here to make it easier for you.*

SOLD — $100


Need a fresh family portait? Or maybe an engagement shoot is soon required? Lydia will get behind the lens for you.* (See her work here)

SOLD — $250


Been thinking for a while about gettin’ some ink done? Time to commit with Paolo.*(See his work here)

SOLD — $450


Jesse has handcrafted three beautiful minimal wooden crosses, with wall hangers on back. Sized a little larger than an A4 page, perfect for your wall.

cross #1: $55

cross #2: $55

cross #3: $50


Need some help with your marketing strategy and digital media for your small business? Lauren can help you!*

SOLD — $200


Get to know your CliftonStrengths Top Five with a coaching session with Masterclass accredited coach, Janaya. (Code for test included)

SOLD —$225


Enjoy a weekend away in a wonderful retro bach, located near Lake Taupō and 45 mins to Whakapapa. Sleeps 8.*

SOLD — $750


Want some time by the beach in a homely retro bach away with a big crew? Sleeps 15.*

SOLD — $800


*This auction item is to be by mutual arrangement between the winner and the donor as to the agreed time/date/manner of use. In particular:

Scenic Flight is dependant on schedule and weather

KIDS PARTy is a one hour show, including balloon twisting

Photo session is one hour max

Business coaching is for up to two hours

Tattoo Session is max 4 hours, off flash or custom design, valid for 6 months

Bach availbility and use of bach is subject to donor’s conditions

All details will be clarified by the donor upon winning the auction.