Craft Beer and Bites Auction Items | unicornfoundationnz

Auction Items List

The following list of items will be auctioned at Craft Beer and Bites on Friday 18th October in either the live auction or in the Ballot Bidding system.

Place your best and highest bid on the night, however if you're not able to attend, then you have the opportunity to place an absentee bid. See details below.

Absentee Bidding - How does it work?

If you are unable to attend the event but want to still bid, follow these steps:

Click on the box for the item you wish to bid for
An email will appear, simply send your maximum bid by email to us
If your bid is the highest bid received by closing at 10pm Thursday 17th Oct, it will be registered for the live auction at the event. We will send you the terms and conditions to confirm beforehand.

Any questions email:

Live Auction Bidding

There are six items on the live auction list. Wayne McGuire from Ray White, Mission Bay, will facilitate the live auction and get your best bids from 9pm on the night of the event.

Ballot Bidding - How does it work?

For those who are at Craft Beer and Bites, you'll have a chance to place your maximum bid on the items below on a Ballot Bidding form. Bid once, bid high and you could walk away at the end of the night with what you wanted! Ballot bidding closes 9.30pm, Friday 18th October.

New Zealand All Blacks signed 2019 Rugby

Live auction

NZ All Blacks signed

2019 World Cup Jersey

The All Blacks - Signed 2019 Rugby World Cup New Zealand Jersey mounted on a custom matboard. With stars including Kieran Read, Beauden Barrett, Brodie Retallick, and Ben Smith, they are surely favourites to bring home an unprecedented 3rd World Cup crown in a row!

Accepting bids over $2,000

Private In-home Chef - Degustation for 6

Live auction

In-home Private Chef

5-course Degustation for Six

Enjoy the ultimate home dining experience for six, created by your own private chef from Anise Catering. Chef Paul will come to your home, lay a beautiful table and serve 5-courses prepared using locally sourced seasonal ingredients.

All plates, cutlery, napkins and serve wear included.

This is valid for Auckland city and surrounds. Outside of 25km, a travel fee will apply.

Kindly donated by Anise Private Chef & Catering

Accepting bids over $500

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Live auction

Magnificent Melbourne for 2

Luxury awaits you at the 5-Star InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, during your 2 night stay in a King Club InterContinental Suite, with full Club InterContinental access (incl. Breakfast, Canapes, Cocktails and Drinks daily)! Includes a 2 course dinner & matching wine, served in renowned Restaurant ‘Alluvial’ and a private, VIP Mixologist session in ‘Market Lane Bar’. Airfares are not included. F1 (Mid-March) & NYE not available, all other dates subject to availability. T's and C's apply.

Accepting bids over $2,000

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Live auction

Hunter Valley Long Weekend at 'The Vintage' for 8

Enjoy 3 nights in sumptuous 4 bedroom lodgings (with 3 full bathrooms). Located inside the famous Greg Norman Golf Resort 'The Vintage', with your own private Golf Buggy for the duration of your stay, whilst the vintage features a 25 metre Pool, Heated Jacuzzis & full Gymnasium! Wineries and their famous 'Cellar Doors', Golf, Hot Air Ballooning, Swim, fine dining – it's all here, or do nothing but relax! Flights not included. Subject to availability with a 12 month travel validity. T&C's apply.

Kindly donated by Helping Hands Group

Accepting bids over $2,500

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Live auction

Foo Fighters signed Fender Guitar

The Foo Fighters - Complete band signed Fender guitar framed on a custom matboard. Featuring the amazing Dave Grohl, Pat Smear, Nate Mendel, Taylor Hawkins, and Chris Shiflett - undoubtedly one of the biggest acts on the planet!

Accepting bids over $3,500

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Phil Cuttance - Herringbone ‘Stone Blend’ Vase

Style your home with this striking stone blend vase. This handmade vase is one-of-a kind due to the organic nature of the mixing process. Phil Cuttance is a London based, NZ designer whose works are celebrated around the world.

Kindly donated by Phil Cuttance

Accepting bids over $170

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The Ultimate Babich Wine Experience

Visit New Zealand’s most experienced family owned winery and enjoy a taste of excellence. This experience for 10 people, includes a tour, a private wine tasting and cheese platter. T’s and C’s apply.

Kindly donated by Babich Wines

Accepting bids over $200

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Wonderful Waiheke Weekend

Escape the city and head across on the car ferry to Waiheke in a brand new Jaguar, which will be yours to use for the weekend. Stay for 2 nights at ‘The Boatshed’; a lovely 2-bdrm family bach perched on a cliff overlooking Little Oneroa.

Bach kindly donated by David and Theresa Kinnear

Ranger Rover donated by Archibald & Shorter

Accepting bids over $500

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Party Pavlovas - 6 Large Pavlovas

Get dessert sorted for your upcoming xmas party, staff lunch or family gathering with a case (x6 large) of Cowell’s much loved Pavlovas. Jazz them up with some fresh whipped cream and fresh fruit and voila, dessert is served! Pavlovas can be delivered to your place just in time for your special event (must be before December 10th 2019)

Kindly donated by Cowell’s Pavlovas

Accepting bids over $80

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Craft Beer Delights

Learn about the craft at a private tasting session with Rich Yong from Bottle Stop with 5 of your friends. Pack also includes a Bottle Stop cap, t shirt, beer glass, 1L glass growler and $50 gift voucher.

Kindly donated by Rich Yong, Bottle Stop

Accepting bids over $100

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10-Class Pass at Studio Box

Your 10-class pass gives you boxing-inspired group fitness classes at Studio Box; a fully immersive, purpose-built studio in Newmarket – fit never felt like so much fun!

Kindly donated by Studio Box

Accepting bids over $200

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VIP Helicopter & 3 Nights in the Hunter Valley

Enjoy a return journey in a private Helicopter over the Hunter Valley! You will be taken to a small bespoke vineyard for a private Wine tasting and then onto a beautiful local restaurant for a 3 course meal, with wine included. This amazing experience includes 3 night’s accommodation at Hunter Valley Wine Country Cabins. This estate is set on 60,000sqm of natural beauty, with gorgeous views and an outdoor Swimming Pool with Breakfast included. Includes a unique Wine Experience with a behind the scenes tour of the renowned, Tamburlaine Winery, Australia's largest producer of Organic Wines! T&C’s apply.

Accepting bids over $2,500

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Ed Sheeran Signed Guitar

Signed Acoustic Guitar with custom designed matboard - the English singer/songwriter and perhaps the biggest music star on Earth at the moment. With hits like 'Shape of You' and 'Castle on the Hill' at the top of the charts, Ed can simply do no wrong!

Accepting bids over $2,800

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Sir Richard Hadlee Signed Photos

Signed and framed 8x10 photo piece - this great all-rounder carried New Zealand cricket on his braod shoulders through the 1980's.

Accepting bids over $500

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Brooke Neal Signed NZ Hockey Shirt

Brooke Neal is an Olympian, NZ Hockey player, gold medalist, motivational speaker and Unicorn Foundation NZ ambassador. She is a member of the women's team that has just qualified to compete at 2020's Toyko Olympics!

Kindly donated by Brooke Neal

Accepting bids over $100

Urbanaut Brewery Tour and Tasting for 2

This tour and tasting is for 2 at the brand-new Urbanaut Brewery in Kingsland. Discover how beer is made, why craft beer has revolutionised the sector and what makes an Urbanaut craft beer taste so good.

Kindly donated by Urbanaut Brewing Co.

Accepting bids over $80

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Overnight Sydney Harbour Cruise for 2

This overnight cruise includes a sunset, private-skippered two hour sail aboard a luxurious private yacht, which is equipped with quality linen and towels, and a private bathroom. Enjoy a relaxing dinner whilst seeing the sights such as Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House! Moor in Lavender Bay for the night, alongside Luna Park and Sydney Harbour Bridge! In the morning, enjoy breakfast before your skipper picks you up and steers you back to the marina - a brilliant night to remember! Two children can be added for minimal cost. Subject to availability. T's and C's apply.

Accepting bids over $1,600