Category Archives: Giving Back

Tomahawk and TradeMe team up for Charity

Posted by on 9 February 2012 No comments
SPCA's CEO Christine Kalin, Gina Paladini and Tom Steward (Tomahawk)

SPCA's CEO Christine Kalin, Gina Paladini and Tom Steward from Tomahawk

In December 2012, Tomahawk auctioned a website and marketing package as a donation to the Auckland SPCA.

Using TradeMe to connect with the generosity of New Zealand businesses, Tomahawk was able to raise $6500 through the auction to help the Auckland SPCA during the time of year they need support most.

Although the auction closed at $6130.00, in the spirit of giving, the winner of the auction offered to increase his donation by nearly another $500 – to the auto bid that they had set before the auction closed.

TradeMe was so impressed with Tomahawk’s creative fundraiser and the generosity of their donation that they too helped by waiving their auction fee to assist in the cause to help the Auckland SPCA.

SPCA Marketing Manager Rona Booth expresses her gratitude for the generosity of the donation – “Our work rescuing, rehabilitating and preventing cruelty to animals is made possible through the support of the community and businesses that believe in what we do.  When Tomahawk came to us with their idea we were overwhelmed by their creativity and compassion – their generosity will make a huge difference.”

And the winner of the auction? He has asked to remain anonymous “I am just a shy bloke who wanted to support your auction and help the animals”.

Tomahawk auctions new website to benefit SPCA

Posted by on 4 December 2011 No comments

This Christmas we’re raising money for the Auckland SPCA by auctioning a new website through TradeMe.

The Auction will run until December 20th, and although the website is valued at $10,000 we hope that the auction will raise as much money as possible for the SPCA.

Every dollar raised by the auction will be given to the SPCA Auckland to help them care for the disadvantaged animals this Christmas.

“We have always been passionate about getting involved with projects where we can use our skills and expertise to help non-profit and community organisations. This Christmas we wanted to reach out to help the SPCA and have created a way that others can join in by helping both their business and a great cause”, said Gina Paladini, marketing manager of Tomahawk.

We hope that by auctioning a website that it not only raises money but increases awareness; and in the spirit of Christmas encourages other people and businesses to find creative ways to use their skills to give back to their community.

To Visit Auction: www.tomahawk.co.nz/visitauction