The Project Play House – Building a Legacy with Milestone Homes Matamata

🌟 Gala Night Wrap-Up: Celebrating Success and Gratitude 🌟

What a night to remember! Thanks to the incredible generosity and support of our community, our fundraising gala was an outstanding success, raising a grand total of $84,500! 🎉

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this evening possible and unforgettable:

*Attendees: Your presence and enthusiasm made the event truly special. Thank you for purchasing tickets and joining us for a memorable night of giving.

*Auction Participants: Your spirited bidding on both live and online silent auction items contributed immensely to our fundraising efforts. Your generosity knows no bounds!

*Donors: We are deeply grateful to all who donated auction items. Your contributions helped make our auction a resounding success.

*Keynote Speaker: Hayden Paddon, thank you for sharing your inspiring journey with us. Your words resonated deeply and added a remarkable dimension to our event.

*MC and Auctioneer: Special thanks to MC Nick Dawson for skillfully guiding us through the evening and Auctioneer John Price for his exceptional talent in driving up bids and excitement.

*Catering: A huge shout-out to Nourished by Trio for the delicious food that delighted our guests throughout the night. Your culinary expertise truly elevated the evening.

*Entertainment: Cooper’s Run, thank you for providing wonderful musical entertainment that set the perfect tone for the gala.

*Sponsors: We extend our sincere appreciation to Innes and Mandy Semmens, Lynette Stanley, Matamata Butchery Ltd, Balle Bros, Harveys Real Estate, Marisco, The Mayoral Fund and Sincerity Drycleaners for their generous contributions and sponsorship, which helped make this event possible.

*Volunteers: Last but certainly not least, a special thank you to the dedicated volunteers from Matamata Playcentre, Rawhiti Kindy and UMS who gave their time and energy to assist as wait staff and bar staff. Your hard work ensured everything ran smoothly.

Together, we’ve achieved something incredible. The funds raised will make a meaningful impact, bringing us one step closer to constructing our much-needed playground upgrade.

Thank you once again to everyone who played a part in this success. Your support means the world to us. Please stay tuned for our next fundraising endeavor!

With gratitude and warm regards,
Matamata Futures – Project Play Team

Photo credits: Scene Newspaper and Nourished by Trio

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Building a Bright Future for Our Town

The Project Play House is currently under construction and will be a stunning modern family home. The spacious three bedroom, two bathroom home features casual open plan living, with sliding doors seamlessly connecting the indoor spaces to the outdoors – perfect for relaxed, contemporary entertaining.

This incredible initiative is being led by the dedicated team at Milestone Homes Matamata, who are committed to supporting the community and helping our town flourish in years to come.

100% of the Profits Donated to Project Play!

This initiative represents one of the most significant fundraising efforts for Project Play. The funds raised from the sale of this home will go directly towards enhancing the Matamata Domain, creating a much needed, inclusive playground and community hub for the families, children, and teens in our district.

Together we Build, Together we Play

Milestone Homes Matamata is joined by their local and national supplier network who have generously contributed to this project. This remarkable collaboration is a testament to the power of Matamata’s community spirit, as businesses and individuals come together to support a cause that will benefit generations to come.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the following trades and suppliers for their invaluable contributions to this project:
Milestone Homes Matamata, Comag Ltd, Superior Carpentry and Construction, Don Brown Excavators Ltd, Jimmy Neal Electrical, Nu Line Decorators, NZ Windows, Carters, Van Dyks, Advanced Air Management, Fisher & Paykel, GIB, Garador, Pink Batts, James Hardie, Athena, Nate Taylor Bricklaying, Paramount Scaffolding, RFL, Robertsons, Maea Media, Longstaff Carpentry, Spartan Worx, SPL Ceilings, Wheelie Bin Services, The Little Red Marketing Company, Matamata Roofing Services

Join Us in Supporting Project Play

Stay tuned via the Milestone Homes Matamata and Project Play at Matamata Domain Facebook pages for updates on the construction of the Project Play House. Together, we can build a brighter future for our community.

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