PINC Dunedin, 9 St Andrew Street, Dunedin (2026)

31/03/2026

Bronze Sponsor – Victoria Robertson Consulting (VR Consulting)
Community Ally of the Stand Up Ball 2026

We’re pleased to welcome Victoria Robertson Consulting as a Bronze Sponsor and Community Ally of the Stand Up Ball 2026. This support helps bring our Pink Shirt Day–aligned event to life, raising funds for the Mental Health Foundation and uniting our community to stand up to bullying.

VR Consulting provides people and culture support for organisations, including strategic HR and organisational development services.

Learn more: https://www.vrconsulting.co.nz/.

Thank you to Victoria Robertson Consulting for Bronze-level support of the Stand Up Ball 2026.

28/03/2026

We’re excited to welcome Bellissima Hair as a Bronze Sponsor and Community Ally of the Stand Up Ball 2026.

Based in central Dunedin, Bellissima Hair is a boutique salon known for its personalised approach to colour, cutting, and hair transformations. With a strong focus on creating looks that suit each individual, they bring both expertise and care to every client experience.

Their support helps bring this Pink Shirt Day–aligned event to life, raising funds for the Mental Health Foundation and promoting kindness, inclusion, and respect in our community.

Thank you, Bellissima Hair, for standing with us and helping make this event possible.

27/03/2026

Missed out on tickets? Read this 👇👀

We’ve been blown away by the demand for the Stand Up Ball 2026. Thank you for the incredible support.

If you missed out, we are now taking a waiting list for tickets, which will be managed on a first in, first served basis.

At the same time, a quick but important note. We’ve had spam accounts commenting on posts offering “tickets” that are not legitimate. These have been reported and removed, and we’ve tightened our page settings even further so that it hopefully doesn't happen again.

Please do not engage with anyone offering tickets in the comments or via direct message. This helps protect both you and the integrity of the event.

If you would like to:
• join the waiting list, or
• sell a genuine ticket

please email us directly at [email protected]

Keeping all resales managed through us means we can:
• confirm legitimate ticket transfers, and
• ensure funds continue to support the Mental Health Foundation

Please note, while we will do our best to match buyers and sellers, we cannot guarantee resale of tickets if there is no corresponding demand from the waiting list.

We’re committed to making this a safe, transparent, and meaningful event for everyone involved.

Thank you again for your support. It’s what makes this event so special 🩷

26/03/2026

Silver Sponsor: Moore Markhams Otago

Inclusion Partner of the Stand Up Ball 2026

We’re pleased to welcome Moore Markhams Otago as a Silver Sponsor and Inclusion Partner for the Stand Up Ball 2026. Their support helps us deliver a Pink Shirt Day–aligned event raising funds for the Mental Health Foundation, and promoting kindness, inclusion, and respect.

With offices in Dunedin and Queenstown, Moore Markhams Otago are proud local accountants backed by national and international networks, bringing global insight to the businesses and communities they support. They work alongside clients to achieve financial success while building strong, healthy, and resilient communities. This reflects their focus on people, not just the numbers.

Thank you to Moore Markhams Otago for your Silver Sponsor support. Your contribution helps make the Stand Up Ball possible and supports the Mental Health Foundation’s work across Aotearoa.

https://www.markhams.co.nz/locations/dunedin/moore-markhams-otago-dunedin/

24/03/2026

A huge thank you to Renee Odgers at RO. Image for capturing these incredible headshots for some of our PINC members.

From the moment we walked in, Renee created an environment that felt calm, easy, and genuinely enjoyable.

Her professional yet kind and considered approach put all of us at ease, and she has a real talent for bringing out the best in people, even those of us who don’t always feel comfortable in front of the camera.

The feedback has been consistent… we’re all super happy with how these turned out!

And more than that, a few of us walked away with a real confidence boost, which says everything about the experience she creates.

A big thank you as well to Lee Tan for generously sharing your beautiful space at Well + Being. It was the perfect setting for the day.

Renee, we’re so grateful for your time, your talent, and the care you put into your work. We loved every part of it.

If you’re thinking about updating your headshots or need professional photos for your business, we can’t recommend Renee enough.

ROImage.co.nz

24/03/2026

🌟 ANNOUNCEMENT: MC Jonathan Usher at the Stand Up Ball 2026 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce Jonathan Usher as our MC! An incredible coup for this year’s ball.

Fresh from being awarded the King’s Service Medal for his outstanding contribution to community and entertainment, Jonathan is one of New Zealand’s most accomplished performers, with more than 25 years of captivating audiences across the country and abroad.

His magic, quick wit, and warm stage presence are sure to delight all on the night!

💗 Stand Up Ball 2026
📅 Friday 15 May 2026
🕖 7pm – 11pm
📍 Tūhura Otago Museum

Your ticket includes:
✨ Red carpet welcome
✨ Roaming gourmet food + beer & wine
✨ Live local entertainment to dance the night away
✨ Access to our live charity auction
✨ MC Jonathan Usher
✨ An inspiring keynote from Damian Newell

🎟 Tickets: $150 each

Every dollar of profit goes directly to supporting the Mental Health Foundation, helping promote kindness, inclusion, and mental wellbeing across Aotearoa.

👉 It’s more than a ball... it’s a chance to stand up, speak up, and make a difference!

24/03/2026

🌟 ANNOUNCEMENT: Guest Speaker Damian Newell at the Stand Up Ball 2026 🌟

We’re excited to welcome Damian Newell, The Breeze radio broadcaster and former Dunedin City Councillor, as our guest speaker at this year’s Stand Up Ball, proudly supporting the Mental Health Foundation on Pink Shirt Day 2026.

Damian brings a powerful and deeply personal perspective on bullying in the public arena. With honesty, warmth, and his signature positivity, he’ll share insights drawn from years in the public eye - highlighting resilience, kindness, and why speaking up matters.

🎤 About Damian
Born in Invercargill and now a proud Dunedinite, Damian has spent nearly a decade in broadcasting - from late night shifts in Southland to hosting Dunedin’s favourite morning show on The Breeze (6–10am).

He’s well known for his upbeat outlook, love of local music, and admiration for Dunedin’s unique community spirit. His message aligns perfectly with the purpose of the Stand Up Ball: celebrating courage, compassion, and standing together to support the Mental Health Foundation.

💗 Stand Up Ball 2026
📅 Friday 15 May 2026
🕖 7pm – 11pm
📍 Tūhura Otago Museum

Your ticket includes:
✨ Red carpet welcome
✨ Roaming gourmet food + beer & wine
✨ Live local entertainment to dance the night away
✨ Access to our live charity auction
✨ An inspiring keynote from Damian Newell

🎟 Tickets: $150 each

Every dollar of profit goes directly to supporting the Mental Health Foundation, helping promote kindness, inclusion, and mental wellbeing across Aotearoa.

👉 It’s more than a ball... it’s a chance to stand up, speak up, and make a difference!

19/03/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to our Silver Sponsors:

Groom Laser & Skin Clinic

Well + Being

Erban Spa

for their support of the PINC Stand Up Ball 2026.

Your commitment to wellbeing, confidence, and care aligns so strongly with what this event stands for, and we’re proud to have you alongside us as Inclusion Partners helping raise vital funds for the Mental Health Foundation 🩷

19/03/2026

🎤 Guest Auctioneer Spotlight: JASON HYNES! 🎤

We’re incredibly excited to welcome Jason Hynes, Managing Director of LJ Ho**er Dunedin, as one of our guest auctioneers for The Stand Up Ball - and if you’ve ever seen Jason in action, you already know we’re in for an absolute masterclass.

www.agent.ljhooker.co.nz/jason-hynes-9938295

With over 18 years of real estate success behind him, Jason is not only a proven sales leader - he’s also an exceptional auctioneer. His ability to read a room, connect with bidders, and maintain momentum is second to none. Whether it’s sparking that first bid, navigating tense pauses, or driving competition right to the finish, Jason brings precision, presence, and a whole lot of style to the auction floor.

Jason is known for making even the most stressful transactions feel smooth, simple, and even enjoyable. That mix of authenticity, calm leadership, and top tier negotiation skill is exactly why clients trust him… and why he’s going to be absolute gold on the auction mic.
Under his leadership, LJ Ho**er Dunedin continues to be one of the city’s most successful and trusted sales teams, consistently achieving premium results and delivering award winning service.

Jason’s people first philosophy shines through in every transaction - and it’s exactly what makes him such a standout both on the mic and in the market.

✨ Expect polished professionalism
✨ Expect the kind of banter only a seasoned auctioneer can deliver
✨ Expect an auction that’s smooth, engaging, and seriously entertaining

We’re thrilled to have Jason lending his expertise (and his legendary calm under pressure energy!) along with his co-auctioneer Denise Casey from NZ Property Solutions, to help drive an unforgettable fundraising auction at The Stand Up Ball.

Bring your bids and bring your best - Jason & Denise will handle the rest!

19/03/2026

🎤 Guest Auctioneer Spotlight: DENISE CASEY! 🎤

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Denise Casey NZ Property Solutions, Director of NZ Property Solutions, and long-time PINC Dunedin member, will be taking the mic as one of our guest auctioneers at The Stand Up Ball - and if you know Denise, you already know we’re in for something special.

www.nzps.co.nz/our-team/denise-casey

With 30 years of property experience across Ireland, Melbourne, Southeast Asia and now Dunedin, Denise brings a level of expertise, energy, and global perspective that’s simply unmatched. Real estate isn’t just a career for her - it’s in her blood.

Denise sold her first house at 17 and auctioned her first property at age 20 - quite possibly becoming Ireland’s first female auctioneer back in 1998. Since then, she has sold everything from farms in Ireland to some of the tallest apartment towers off plan in Australia and New Zealand. Today, she’s a powerhouse in Dunedin, selling all types of residential property and leading a values driven, people focused team.

What makes Denise remarkable isn’t just her track record - it’s her heart.

She loves people, she loves property, and she has a natural gift for helping others move forward in their property journey. Bigger home, smaller home, new investment, multi unit developments - Denise does it all, and she does it with purpose, passion, and zero ego.

✨ Expect sharp wit
✨ Expect a lively, seamless auction delivered with the unmistakable charm of her Irish lilt
✨ Expect Denise to bring the room to life with confidence, warmth, and seriously good banter

We’re incredibly excited to have her on stage, along with her co-auctioneer Jason Hynes from LJ Ho**er Dunedin. The Stand Up Ball Charity Auction is in safe (and very entertaining!) hands with Denise & Jason at the helm.

Get ready… the bids will fly and the energy will be unreal!

18/03/2026

SOLD OUT!

The PINC Stand Up Ball 2026 is officially sold out, and we are absolutely blown away.

The level of support, generosity, and excitement around this event has been incredible. What started as an idea has turned into something truly special, and it’s all because of this amazing community.

To everyone who purchased a ticket, donated auction items, supported behind the scenes, or came on board as a sponsor, thank you. Your contribution is what makes this night possible.

We cannot wait to bring this event to life. It’s going to be an unforgettable evening.

12/03/2026

We are incredibly proud to announce our Platinum Sponsor for the 2026 PINC Stand Up Ball, MTF Finance Dunedin and MTF Finance Dunedin South.

Their generous support is helping bring this special evening to life and allowing us to raise vital funds for the Mental Health Foundation in support of Pink Shirt Day, a movement that promotes kindness, inclusion, and standing up against bullying across New Zealand.

MTF Finance has a strong reputation for supporting the communities they serve. Their commitment to backing initiatives that strengthen wellbeing and connection makes them the perfect partner for this event.

The Stand Up Ball is more than a glamorous night out. It is an opportunity for our community to come together, stand up for what matters, and help create safer and kinder environments for everyone.

A huge thank you to the teams at MTF Finance Dunedin and MTF Finance Dunedin South for supporting this important event and helping us make a meaningful impact.

Friday 15 May 2026
Tūhura Otago Museum
7pm to 11pm
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-ball-in-support-of-pink-shirt-day-2026-tickets-1982849061921?aff=oddtdtcreator

Learn more about the event here: https://www.pincdunedin.co.nz/mtf-finance-platnium-sponsor

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