Help Mira

A Liam Gerrard Charcoal
Estimated value TBC

Liam creates bigger than oversized charcoal drawings that leave one hell of an impression. The detail on such a large scale is so impressive it will leave you staring at his art for hours. Kindly donated by Liam Gerrard.

Asus S101 notebook computer
Estimated value $1,300.00

Just 1.8cm thin and weighing a mere 1kg, the stylish Asus S101 notebook has a state-of-the-art drive of up to 64GB, a 10.2” display and 160 GB HDD. Kindly donated by Ingram Micro

Four tickets to the Pixies Concert
Estimated value $340.00

This concert is SOLD OUT. Tickets are seated. The concert is at Vector Arena on Friday 12 March 2010. Kindly donated by Vector Arena.

NZ All Whites Shirt, signed by Ryan Nelsen
Estimated value Collectable

The shirt was signed by Ryan Nelsen after the All Whites historic win over Bahrain on 14 November 2009.

The All Whites are going to the World Cup. C’mon.
Kindly donated New Zealand Football.

A case of Duval Leroy 1996 Vintage Champagne
Estimated value $690.00

One of the only 1996 Vintages available in New Zealand. Gold medal, International Wine Challenge 2006 (UK).

A case includes 6 x 750ml bottles.
Kindly donated by Lion Nathan NZ.

$2,000 free interior or exterior painting by CpL Decorating
Estimated value $2,000.00

Bring your house back to life with a touch of paint. Can be used as whole or part payment towards a painting project. CpL Decorators are painting and decorating professionals. Kindly donated by CpL Decorators.

A painting by Hannah Jensen
Estimated value TBC

Hannah has developed a unique stylish approach. Using 25-75 layers of paint, Hannah etches and carves to create thematic content. The result is a detailed image rendered in negative relief. Kindly donated by Hannah Jensen.

Blackcaps shirt signed by Ross Taylor
Estimated value Collectable

Ross Taylor is one of a select group of New Zealand batsmen who have reached the top ten in international rankings for test batsmen. Kindly donated by IRG.

An IRG media package
Estimated value $405.00

The package includes a one year subscription to NZ Investor, an IRG year book and a one year subscription to the McEwen Investment Report (a weekly newsletter giving share recommendations). Kindly donated by IRG Limited.

Two tickets to the More FM Winery Tour 2010 – Villa Maria
Estimated value $150.00

Two GA tickets to the Winery Tour concert at Villa Maria, including performances by Tim Finn, Bic Runga, Dave Dobbyn and Boh Runga featuring Che Fu. The concert is at Villa Maria Estate, Mangere, Auckland, on Saturday 06 March 2010. Kindly donated by Brett Adams.

Behind the scene with 3 News for six people
Estimated value Incalculable

You and up to five friends will have the unique experience of watching the live broadcasting of 3 News from the studio control room. During the hour, you’ll view the workings of the studio and see Mike and Hillary and the rest of the team in action on set. Plus watch John Campbell bring out Campbell Live at 7pm. Kindly donated by MediaWorks TV Limited.

Two Xuxa Barstools by Vicente Soto for Capdell, Spain
Estimated value $1,460.00

The Xuxa Barstool is designed by Vicente Soto for Capdell - the world renowned furniture design and manufacturing company based in Valencia, Spain. The beige barstools are constructed out of a polypropylene seat and back on lacquered frame. Dimensions: 530W x 600D x 1100H Seat 800H. Kindly donated by UFL Group.

Double pass to the NZ House & Garden Tour, Auckland,
Plus one year subscription to Cuisine and NZ House & Garden
Estimated value $245.00

Step inside the pages of NZ House & Garden as approximately 10 NZ House & Garden homes open their doors to you for a day. Friday 12 March 2010. Kindly donated by Fairfax Magazines.

Art, Muriwai December, by Amanda Kemp
Estimated value $1,500.00

Muriwai based artist has donated “Muriwai December”, a beautiful piece created with paint, ink and charcoal on board. Dimensions 77cm x 75cm. www.amandakemp.co.nz. Kindly donated by Amanda Kemp.

The Coffee Guy Home Coffee Pack
Estimated value $450.00

The Coffee Guy pack includes a stovetop espresso maker, milk frother, coffee grinder and a kilo of The Coffee Guy coffee beans. Plus vouchers for a further six kilos of coffee beans to be redeemed at The Coffee Guy Head Office in Parnell.
Kindly donated by The Coffee Guy.

Two Reverend Electric Guitars painted by Misery
Estimated value Priceless

These two beautiful, American-made Reverend Guitars, donated by Hill Street Studios in Onehunga (www.hillstreetstudios.co.nz), painted in Misery’s unmistakable style are a collaboration conceived by Ben King of Goldenhorse and Grand Rapids (www.thegreatgrandrapids.com), Adam Bryce (www.slamxhype.com), and Misery (www.misery.com). Signed by international superstars, The Veronicas and finished by Ash Customworks (www.ashcustomworks.com).

Trip for two to Queenstown, including flights,
accommodation and rental car
Estimated value $1,450.00

Experience beautiful Queenstown thanks to Grabaseat www.grabaseat.co.nz. The package includes return Grabaseat flights for two to Queenstown, plus one night accommodation and rental car.

Kindly donated by Grabaseat.

Creme Magazine and NZ Women’s Weekly Beauty Hamper
Estimated value $2,300.00

Look fabulous for years with an amazing beauty package that includes fragrances (five different kinds), hair products (five), makeup (fifteen) and face and body products (thirteen). There are too many items to list them all!

Kindly donated by Creme Magazine and NZ Women’s Weekly.

Five nights accommodation for seven people
at Flaxmill Bay Motel, Whitianga
Estimated value $1,825.00

Situated a mere 50 metre walk from the beautiful and unspoiled Front Beach in Whitianga, the Flaxmill Bay Motel consists of four individual, comfortable and conveniently self contained units. Front Beach is very safe for families with children and an ideal getaway to enjoy with friends. www.flaxmillbaymotel.co.nz.

Kindly donated by Flaxmill Bay Motel.

Three dozen Framingham Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Estimated value $864.00

Made in a classic Marlborough style, showing strong varietal characters of passion fruit and grapefruit and firm but balanced acid backbone.

Kindly donated by Framingham Wines.

Brother HL4040CN Colour Laser Printer
Estimated value $699.00

This single cycle printer offers fast brilliant colour printing for your desktop or small office. Delivering outstanding print quality, this printer makes it easy to produce high impact colour reports, brochures and presentations.

Kindly donated by Brother International (NZ) Limited.

Two 6x3 Billboards, including printing and installation
Estimated value $8,800.00

Expose yourself or your business outside and in full colour with two 6 x 3 billboards. Printing and installation is included.

Kindly donated by iSite Media.

America’s Cup Sailing Experience for two Estimated value $300.00

Have an unforgettable two hour sailing experience. A unique opportunity to participate as crew on an actual America’s Cup yacht. Take the helm, exert energy on the grinders or simply sit back and enjoy the ride as we sail the beautiful Waitemata Harbour.

Kindly donated by Explore NZ.

Official Game Ball signed by the 2004 Tall Blacks
Estimated value Collectable

This Molten Official Game Ball of the 2004 Olympic Games has been signed by the Tall Blacks.

Kindly donated by Simon Skelton of Static Communicate.

Travel in luxury to two nights of luxury with Mercedes-Benz and the Paihia Beach Resort.
Estimated value $3,100.00

Feel like royalty (or the Kennedy’s) with two nights at the luxurious Pahia Beach Resort (www.paihiabeach.co.nz). Travel there and back in style with the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class (www.mercedes-benz.co.nz). Package is for two people and includes two nights’ accommodation, massage or facial, complimentary four course tasting, gourmet cooked breakfast and use of an E-Class for three days.

Kindly donated by Mercedes-Benz and the Harris Family.

Fishing and cruising the harbour with Simon “Hunter Gatherer” Skelton
Estimated value $1,200.00

Catch some fish or bob about with the effervescent Simon Skelton. The package is for five people and includes a captain, deck hand, fuel, beer and catering. Timing is dependent on weather and subject to availability.

Kindly donated by Simon Skelton of Static Communicate.

Three nights of luxury accommodation in a gorgeous home at Matarangi Beach        
Estimated value $1,200.00

This contemporary beach house is only a few steps from the glorious sand of Matarangi Beach. This upmarket retreat has been completely refurbished with a new kitchen, 2 master bedrooms with ensuites, bunkroom and separate sleep-out. The house is open plan on one level with a separate TV/DVD area, CD and Sky TV.
Dates subject to availability.

Kindly donated by Debbie Graham.

Full page ad in NO Magazine                                             
Estimated value $3,900.00

Expose your business (or yourself) in NO. Magazine, a New Zealand based quarterly publication that profiles intriguing creative individuals from New Zealand and around the world (www.nomagazine.co.nz)

Kindly donated by NO Magazine.

Get away with a Tom Pass from Stray travel
Estimated value $325.00

Get on the bus and explore the north island. Departing from Auckland and stopping in Hahei, Raglan, Waitomo, Maketu, Taupo before returning to Auckland. (http://www.straytravel.com/new-zealand-bus-travel/15/?jump=Y). Enjoy the activities at each location or chill out at the beech, or by the lack, or at the many other picturesque places.

Kindly donated by Stray Travel.

Sterling silver Italian tri-colour daisy set necklet and matching bracelet.
Estimated value $490.00

This beautiful and stylish Italian jewellery will make a great gift for yourself or someone special.

Kindly donated by 925 Limited (www.925.co.nz).

Sterling silver Italian tennis necklet with crystals                  
Estimated value $300.00

Add a touch of class with this lovely Italian necklet. Maybe buy it for the one you love. Valentines day isn’t far away you know.

Kindly donated by 925 Limited (www.925.co.nz).

Trelise Cooper limited edition dress and two tickets to the Trelise Cooper NZ Fashion week show.
Estimated value $795 dress and a priceless experience.

Trelise Cooper is one of New Zealand’s most esteemed fashion designers. Snatch up this opportunity to own a limited edition, black, silk beaded dress size 8, entitled ‘Black of Beyond’. Plus the opportunity to wear your stylish dress at the exclusive invitation only Trelise Cooper New Zealand Fashion Week Runway Show in September 2010. Tickets are for two.

Kindly donated by Trelise Cooper (www.trelisecooper.com).

Yoko Ono limited edition set of three prints .                                   
Estimated value $750.00

Yoko Ono's rarely seen dot drawings were turned into a limited edition set of prints. Each set comprises of 3 drawings, each individually numbered in an edition of 50. The prints are 20 x 28 inches in size, and were printed for the 2009 Plaything and O.H.W.O.W 'Paperchase' exhibition in Auckland, where New York's and the world's finest contemporary artist's debuted in New Zealand. This is a very rare item.

Kindly donated by Plaything Gallery.

Two weeks in a French Town House, 1 hour east of Bordeaux (see pictures attached)                    
Estimated value $6,000.00
Talk about getting away from it all. This is an amazing item. Stay in this beautiful house with four double bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, open plan kitchen/dining/living. Located in the gorgeous rural town of St Ferme, which has a 16th century abbey. The house itself is one of the abbey outbuildings and comprises one of the four walls of the abbey courtyard. St Ferme is one hour east of Bordeaux, three hours drive to Spain and three hours from Paris by TGV. The house includes use a car. Subject to availability. http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

Kindly donated by Roz and Peter Rust

A 60 minute set by Lisa Crawley and band.    
Estimated value $4,000.00
Secure a 60 minute set by the talented Lisa Crawley and band, to play at your house or your place of work. Lisa has travelled the world with her music and played in every manner of environment, from dodgy pub gigs to the VIP lounge at The Ritz in London, to 5-star hotels in Japan, to just about every available space back at home. Until last year, 22 year-old Lisa was living in London, playing her own songs and also as part of Rodney Fisher's (ex-Goodshirt) live band - playing keys, guitar and even banjo! Now, she could play for you. Travel and sound equipment (PA and sound technician) are not included. Subject to band availability and booking must be made before the end of the year. http://www.myspace.com/lisacrawleymusic.

Kindly donated by Lisa Crawley, Alistair Deverick (drums), Cass Mitchell (bass),Hayden Booth (guitar), Oliver Emmitt (trombone) and Matthew Hutching (pedal steel).

A weekend for up to six in a Langs Beach apartment.                     
Estimated value $500.00
Spend the weekend in this elevated beachfront property in the middle of “Old Langs”. Enjoy beautiful uninterrupted beach and sea views or wander down the large lawn to the pink/white sand surf beach.
This modernised ground floor apartment includes an open plan kitchen-dining-lounge area with two bedrooms, one bathroom and a separate toilet, full laundry facility, ranch sliders opening back to flat paved area with outdoor table and chairs, loungers, sea views and lawn. http://www.holidayhouses.co.nz/properties/9515.asp. Dates subject to availability.
Kindly donated by Lindy Knight.

Two nights for two in the Studio Apartment at Abboty House Sumner B&B.    
Estimated value $240.00
Stay two nights in this historic restored 1870s villa in Christchurch’s seaside village. One block from the beach and an easy ten-minute walk al the beach to Sumner’s many cafes, restaurants, boutique shops and cinema. www.abbotthouse.co.nz. Dates subject to availability.
Kindly donated by Chris & Janet Abbott

10 x tickets to the Auckland Theatre Company performance of Le Sud.                     
Estimated value $570.00
Starring Jennifer Ward-Lealand and George Henare, Le Sud is a provocative comedy about a French speaking socialist South Island and it’s neighbouring, debt ridden, North Zealand. With an electricity crisis looming, North Zealand send a delegation to Wanaka du Lac to get the goodwill and electricity flowing north. Tickets are for Friday 12 February 2010 and may be divided for the purpose of the auction. http://www.atc.co.nz/Plays/Detail.aspx?id=2013
Kindly donated by the Auckland Theatre Company.

One case (12 bottles) of Coal Pit Central Otago Pinot Noir 2007       .
Estimated value $500.00
The bouquet has lifted violet and herbal notes, mingled with dark fruit and forest floor aromas. The palette is warm with Doris plum fruit, soft spices and fine tannins. The wine is well integrated and well balanced.
Winner of a Gold Award in the Sydney International Wine Competition 2009 and Gold Medal at the Liquorland Top 100 2008. http://www.coalpitwine.com/catalog/P7-Pinot-Noir-2007.html
Kindly donated by the Walker and Dunphy Families.

A Wise Earth Dirt Dagger Kit.                                             
Estimated value $220.00
The “Wise Earth Dirt Dagger Kit” gives you a do-it-yourself tool to sample your lawn/garden/farm soil to a professional standard. With simple instructions to follow the pack includes an R.J Hill Laboratory soil test and independent advice on what the results mean and what to do about them, plus $50 worth of fertiliser/lime to suit your soil’s needs. www.wiseearth.co.nz.
Kindly donated by John Ferens at Wise Earth Solutions Ltd

Sharondelier vintage diamante pendant and crystal drop with Swarovski crystal and crystal quartz.
Estimated value $450.00
Here is your chance to own your very own Sharondelier necklace, designed specifically for Mira’s auction. Sharondelier is owned by Sharon Finn and its shop windows are renowned for their dazzling mannequins and bird cages, embellished in intricate and magical ways using varied materials. (www.sharondelier.com).
Kindly donated by Sharondelier.

Free entry for two people for one year at Cassette Number Nine, plus $500 bar tab
Estimated value $2,580.00
Open seven days and bringing you weekly club nights and live gigs, Cassette Number Nine plays host to all manner of strange and wonderful things. Cassette swaps comfortably between live events and club nights, always maintaining a relaxed atmosphere, plush setting and super-friendly service and you and a friend can enjoy it for free for a full year. And let’s not forget the $500 bar tab. http://www.cassettenine.com/
Kindly donated by Cassette Number Nine.

Sunday lunch for two at Vin Alto.             
Estimated value $190.00
Enjoy a sumptuous long Italian lunch at Vin Alto, Clevedon, Auckland. Presented in the traditional spirit of the Enoteca, the lunch consists of five course, each accompanied by a perfectly matched glass of Vin Alto and Clevedon Hills wines (www.vinalto.com).
Kindly donated by Vin Alto.

A 60 minute set by Lisa Crawley and band.
Estimated value $4,000.00
Secure a 60 minute set by the talented Lisa Crawley and band, to play at your house or your place of work. Lisa has travelled the world with her music and played in every manner of environment, from dodgy pub gigs to the VIP lounge at The Ritz in London, to 5-star hotels in Japan, to just about every available space back at home. Until last year, 22 year-old Lisa was living in London, playing her own songs and also as part of Rodney Fisher's (ex-Goodshirt) live band - playing keys, guitar and even banjo! Now, she could play for you. Travel and sound equipment (PA and sound technician) are not included. Subject to band availability and booking must be made before the end of the year. http://www.myspace.com/lisacrawleymusic.
Kindly donated by Lisa Crawley, Alistair Deverick (drums), Cass Mitchell (bass),Hayden Booth (guitar), Oliver Emmitt (trombone) and Matthew Hutching (pedal steel).

Two weeks in a French Town House, 1 hour east of Bordeaux.
Estimated value $6,000.00
Talk about getting away from it all. This is an amazing item. Stay in this beautiful house with four double bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, open plan kitchen/dining/living. Located in the gorgeous rural town of St Ferme, which has a 16th century abbey. The house itself is one of the abbey outbuildings and makes up one of the four walls of the abbey courtyard. St Ferme is one hour east of Bordeaux, three hours drive to Spain and three hours from Paris by TGV. The house includes use a car. Subject to availability. http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?hl=en&tab=wl
Kindly donated by Roz and Peter Rust

An Ingrid Starnes tissue silk red petal dress, size 10.                     
Estimated value $389.00
Ingrid Starnes is an Auckland designer who has just launched her first collection for Winter 2010. Her style has been described as having a vintage-feel with modern shapes. Ingrid brings a love of quality fabric, construction and craft and is committed to New Zealand production. Her clothes are available through MADE and can be viewed and purchased at www.ingridstarnes.com.
Kindly donated by Ingrid Starnes

2010 NZ International Comedy Festival Pack.                    
Estimated value $280.00
Ha. This pack includes 1 x double Chasing Billy Pack comprising of 5 x shows of the Billy T Award Nominees and the Last Laughs Comedy Event, 1 x Comedy Festival T-Shirt, 1 x Wil Anderson DVD and 1 x Jeff Green DVD. The comedy festival runs from 23 April - 16 May 2010.www.comedyfestival.co.nz
Kindly donated by NZ Comedy Trust & the NZ International Comedy Festival

Signed and framed 2009 Auckland Rugby Jersey.   
Estimated value Collectable
The famous blue and white hooped jerseys have been worn by Auckland's finest rugby players since 1875. Capture your own piece of history with this fantastic piece of memorabilia.
Kindly donated by Kensington Swan

An Ottis Frizzell print, God Bless Samoa                
Estimated value $500.00
Print 18 of 50 (950 x 380 mm). Hand signed and number by Otis Frizzell. New Zealand’s online giving website www.givealittle.co.nz teamed up with Otis Frizzell in October 2009 to complete an artwork to capture the generosity and response of donors to the New Zealand Red Cross Samoa Tsunami Relief Fund.
The original artwork, entitled ‘God Bless Samoa’, was created in the Wellington Foyer of Te Papa over four days with members of the public watching the progress unfold. The resulting 8m by 2m work will be gifted to the people of Samoa once a suitable home is found.
Kindly donated by www.givealittle.co.nz