WAIKATO 2025 GALA DINNER

30 October 2025 6 PM - 11 PM The Atrium on the Wintec Hamilton City Campus, Wintec House Tristram Street, Whitiora, Hamilton
30th of October in The Atrium on the Wintec Hamilton City Campus for our 2025 Waikato Gala Dinner and Auction.

 

Get ready for a fun night out and help us raise $150,000+ to support our special team of research scientists – OUR ‘Cure Collective’.

Our goal is to fund a powerhouse band of six dedicated researchers at the Centre for Brain Research, University of Auckland: two neurobiologists, two medicinal chemists and two neuropharmacologists.

We are halfway there, but funding the full team and their research expenses will cost us almost $1M per year. Your support of our fundraising events helps ensure they can
work continuously and collaboratively to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease.

Hear about Cure Parkinson’s NZ-funded research that’s made history with the first-ever 3D visualisation of human olfaction and our team’s plans to develop new therapies that can stop or slow disease progression.

Finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease is not a case of ‘if’, but a matter of ‘when’… your support helps us accelerate that reality!

 

 

THE EVENING WILL FEATURE

  • A sumptuous three-course meal.
  • Exciting live and silent auctions.
  • An insightful Q&A session from our guest speakers.
  • Updates on Cure Parkinson’s NZ-funded research, including ambitious plans for drug discovery!
  • Updates on strategic partnerships from our CPNZ team.

 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Be a part of Cure Parkinson’s NZ’s charity events by joining us as a sponsor. There are a variety of sponsorship options available, providing naming rights, logo features, on screen and in our event booklet, and MC shout outs. If you are interested in becoming an event sponsor, please e-mail hello@cureparkinsonsnz.org.nz to learn about the available options.

 

TABLE & TICKET PURCHASES

TABLE OF 10: $2,800

  • Gather your friends or colleagues to create a table of 10 to support our event and enjoy a fun evening.
  • Partial tables are available for those who cannot fill a table of 10, at $280 per person.
  • Table purchases can be made via the Registration button below, or
  • If you would like to be invoiced directly for your tickets, please email daniel@cureparkinsonsnz.org.nz

 

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $280

  • Individual tickets and partial tables are available for $280 per person.

 

CAN YOU HELP US WITH AN AUCTION ITEM DONATION?

Let’s help each other! We can help your business shine when you donate an auction item for this unforgettable evening.

WHY DONATE?

  • Reach 300+ local supporters, including some of Waikato’s top businesses.
  • Gain recognition on our GALABID platform – each donation receives its own promo page.
  • Celebrate the Waikato region’s generous spirit.

 

WHAT TO DONATE?

  • EXPERIENCES – Dining vouchers, spa days, adventure tours, holiday homes.
  • PRODUCTS – Gift baskets, shopping vouchers, wine, spirits, toys, artisan goods.
  • SERVICES – Consultations, memberships, unique offerings.

 

WHY DOES IT MATTER?

  • Parkinson’s Disease is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world.
    • 1 in 3 adults know someone living with Parkinson’s Disease.
    • 1 in 20 people with Parkinson’s develop symptoms before the age of 50.
    • 1 in 37 people are predicted to receive a diagnosis of Parkinson’s during their lifetime.
  • Currently, over 13,000 Kiwis live with Parkinson’s – costing NZ $600m annually.

 

WHY THIS FUNDRAISER?

Our Cure Parkinson’s NZ – Waikato Gala Dinner event at The Atrium on the Wintec Hamilton City Campus will fund CBR researchers to accelerate breakthroughs:

  • $2,000 = Develop an antibody to target Parkinson’s-related proteins.
  • $5,000 = Conduct a drug screen to test treatments.
  • $10,000 = Synthesise a small-molecule drug.
  • $30,000 = Annual research costs.
  • $100,000 = Sustain a researcher for a year.