in response to the tragic earthquake in Christchurch on Tuesday, several events across New Zealand have been organised to raise money for relief funds.
Concerts
Sunday, February 27:
• A Christchurch Relief Fundraiser - Auckland's indie bands have got together to hold their own Christchurch earthquake relief concert. Proceeds to the New Zealand Red Cross. Sunday, 6.30pm. Whammy Bar and Wine Cellar on K Rd, Auckland. Minimum $10 S donation. Click here for more info.
• Kotahitangata (One People) - Sola Rosa, King Kapisi, Homebrew, LA Mitchell, Anna Coddington and more. All proceeds to NZ Red Cross Earthquake Appeal. R18. Sale St, Freemans Bay, Auckland. From 5pm. Click here for more info.
• Opera with William Winitana - Christchurch earthquake benefit concert. Napier Botanical Gardens, Napier, 5pm to 7pm.
• Sirens - the water ballet by the Wet Hot Beauties. Parnell Baths, Judges Bay Road, Auckland from 6pm.
Saturday, March 5:
• Ghettozoid (UK) Christchurch Earthquake Fundraiser. 420 Night Club, K Road, Auckland, 6pm. Click here for more info.
Sports
Saturday, February 26:
• New Zealand Warriors vs Manly Sea Eagles. All proceeds from this NRL preseason game will go to the New Zealand Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Appeal. North Harbour Stadium, Albany, Auckland. Gates at 3.30pm, curtain-raiser 4pm, main game kick-off 6pm.
Theatre
Sunday, February 27:
• Well Hung - An Auckland Theatre Company production at the Maidment Theatre, Auckland. Proceeds will go to the New Zealand Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Appeal. 4pm.
Other
Saturday, February 26:
• Swim for Christchurch, 1km ocean swim at Auckland's Milford Beach. All proceeds to the Canterbury Earthquake appeal. You must bring and wear your own swim cap. Cash donations only. Sign up 7.30am, swim begins 8am. Click here for more info.
Wednesday, March 2 and Thursday, March 3:
• Bear Grylls - Star of the Discovery Channel's Man vs Wild, with Tiki Taane and comedian Cori Gonzalez. Proceeds to Canterbury Earthquake Relief Fundo and Wellington Children's Hospital. Auckland's Sky City Convention Centre on March 2 and at Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre on March 3. Tickets for the Auckland show through Dash Tickets and Wellington tickets through Ticketek.
Sunday, March 20
• 2011 Coatesville Classic Half Marathon and Fun Run. All proceeds to charity - $2500 to Coatesville Primary, $500 to Coatesville Scouts and remaining profit (up to $20,000) to Christchurch recovery funding. Click here for more info.
August
• NZ Kilimanjaro expedition. A team of New Zealanders and friends in London have decided to take on the challenge of climbing Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, in August 2011 to help raise money for the Christchurch Earthquake Fund. They aim to raise $5895 (the height of Kilimanjaro in metres) and donate through the Red Cross Christchurch Earthquake Appeal. Click here to donate and email Chris Flack at cjflack@gmail.com if you'd like to be involved.
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