Featuring performances from the top echelon of NZ artists with, and alongside, the best of our young songwriters and performers. The amazing entertainment line-up includes:

The evening will be complimented by an exquisite menu of fine food thoughtfully put together especially for 'A Night with Strange Friends' by Austin's catering.

Plus, don't miss out on the opportunity to bid on a selection of exclusive and unique memorabilia, packages and experiences, check out the selection below...

Tickets $250, tables of 10 $2500 – Tickets selling fast!

Confirm your place now by emailing rsvp@empirepr.co.nz or call (09) 378 9030

A selection of the confirmed Auction Items...

Split Enz Memorabilia Pack. A collection of priceless memorablia including items from Mike Chunn's personal collection.

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Split Enz Memorabilia Pack
  1. Book - "Stranger Than Fiction - The Life and Times of Split Enz" by Mike Chunn. Very rare. Sold on Amazon last year second hand and unsigned for $1912(US). This copy is signed By Mike Chunn, Neil Finn and Tim Finn.
  2. Copy of Frenzy vinyl album (with I See Red) signed by the artist who painted the cover - Raewyn Turner.
  3. A UK Mental Notes vinyl album (1976)
  4. A Split Enz 2006 Aussie Tour Hoodie
  5. A copy of the very rare Book Enz book of photographs.
  6. A UK copy of the 7" single "Another Great Divide".
  7. A red vinyl copy (Australian) of I See Red.
  8. A mounted poster advertising Split Enz playing at the Goulburn Valley Hotel disco! (1975) A4 size.
  9. A framed photograph of Split Enz on-stage at the Great Ngaruwahia Festival (1973)
  10. A framed A5 photo of Mike Chunn and Eddie Rayner performing in Adelaide 1975. Signed by Mike and Eddie.
Estimated RRP Priceless
Donor Play It Strange
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Citizen Band Pack

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  1. 'Good Morning Citizen' single
  2. 'Rust In My Car' single
  3. Live gig poster (mounted)
  4. 'Citizen band' Album
  5. 'Just Drove Through Town' Album
  6. All items signed by all four members; Geoff Chunn, Mike Chunn, Brent Eccles, Greg Clark
Estimated RRP Priceless
Donor Play It Strange
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A coaching session with ex All Black great, Waka Nathan and current All Black, Doug Howlett

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Two All Black(s) legends from two great eras. Waka Nathan, "The Black Panther" (one of the great loosies of all time), coupled with Doug Howlett (star winger in the current All Black team) - will both participate in a training session with a team of your choosing (conditions apply).

Estimated RRP Priceless
Donor Waka Nathan and Doug Howlett

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A day of Golf with Sir Bob Charles in Christchurch

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An exclusive opportunity for 3 people to play a round of golf with Sir Bob Charles, at the internationally acclaimed Clearwater Golf resort in Christchurch. The prize includes green fees, cart fees and of course, the chance to impress New Zealand’s greatest golfer of all time, Sir Bob Charles! (return air fares to and from Chch, are to be confirmed)

Estimated RRP Priceless
Donor Sir Bob Charles

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Neil Finn photo by Mark Smith and lyrics by Neil Finn - framed seperately using museum quality materials by John Leech Framers

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Neil Finn

Mark Smith is a renowned New Zealand freelance and portrait photographer. In 2000, Mark published the book 'Neil Finn Once Removed' released internationally with Sanctuary Publishing. The book received much publicity and acclaim, both here and overseas.

The Photo is an archival fibre based print, 8x10 inches. It is the original print that was drum scanned for the book. It shows Neil Finn receiving a final applause from the crowd, at the Royal concert hall in Nottingham, U.K, on October 3rd, 1998. Nearing the end of a five-month world solo tour, his first.

The lyrics, ".. and praise will come to those whose kindness leaves you without debt", are from the song "Faster Than Light" and signed by the author, Neil Finn. John Leech Framers has framed the two pieces in this item in off-white using museum archive quality materials.

Estimated RRP Priceless
Donor Mark Smith and Neil Finn

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The exclusive opportunity to dine for lunch with Sam Neill at his vineyard, Two Paddocks with artist Grahame Sydney and poet Brian Turner for you and three friends

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Sam Neill

A Feast for the Artistic Senses - Experience great wine in a stunnig Central Otago setting with three of New Zealand's leading creative personalities. Sam Neill hosts you and three friends at his vineyard Two Paddocks with artist Grahame Sydney and poet Brian Turner.

Estimated RRP Priceless
Donor Sam Neill

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