PRESS RELEASE
A Night to Rebuild, Reconnect & Rally Together
Saturday, 28th March 2026 | 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Bethells Beach Cottages | 267 Bethells Road, Bethells Beach
The iconic Bethells Beach Cottages, in collaboration with the exceptional team at Maarte Catering, warmly invites you to a powerful evening of purpose: a special fundraising event to support the rebuild of the Bethells Beach Surf Life Saving Patrol clubhouse ‘Te Wharewaka’.
In the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, which devastated half of the Surf Club’s building and swept away much of the surrounding land, our local lifesavers have their hand up calling on the community to rescue and help them rebuild. It is not just walls and roofs, but hope, strength, and resilience.
This is more than a fundraiser – it's a lifeline.
The evening will raise vital funds for the construction of Te Wharewaka, the Patrol’s new purpose-built clubhouse. Once completed, this facility will be more than a surf club; it will be a critical hub for Surf Life Saving, Civil Defence, and Search & Rescue operations, serving the local community and thousands of visitors who cherish the wild beauty of Bethells Beach.
What to Expect:
- A stunning evening of connection, community, and coastal spirit
- Live, silent, and online auctions featuring unique experiences and items
- Inspiring stories from those on the frontlines of rescue
- A delicious dinner catered by Maarte, set against the iconic West Coast sunset
- Opportunities to make a lasting impact on the future of beach safety
How You Can Help:
- Donate an item or experience for auction
- Sponsor the event or offer in-kind support
- Purchase tickets and join us for an unforgettable night
- Share this event across your networks and social media
- Contribute a gift – every dollar helps bring Te Wharewaka to life
For sponsorships, donations, or media enquiries, please contact:
- Dave Comp (Bethells Beach Surf Life Saving Patrol Inc.) email rebuild@bethellsbeach.org.nz
- Trude Bethell (Bethells Beach Cottages) email info@bethellsbeach.com
Let’s rally behind those who have stood guard over our shores for decades.
Tickets will be available soon at https://www.bethellsbeach.org.nz/category/all-products?page=2 at $350 incl GST per person.
Together, we can build Te Wharewaka – and ensure Bethells Beach Surf Life Saving Patrol continues protecting lives for generations to come
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