10/09/2026
Thank you everyone for your support and presence 🤗
Together we stand 💪🏽💪🏽
What an incredible night for Nepal.
Last night, more than 250 people came together in Waikato for the Nepal Flood Relief Fundraising Dinner, and together we have raised approximately $35,000 so far.
And we are not finished yet - more donations are still coming in, so we will share the final confirmed amount once everything has been reconciled.
What happened last night was about much more than fundraising. It was a powerful demonstration of compassion, unity and community.
A very special thank you to the Waikato Indian Association, particularly Tarun Kumar Pragji and the entire WIA team, for the extraordinary amount of work, generosity and heart they put into making this event possible. From the venue and food to the setup, promotion, coordination and countless hours behind the scenes - this event simply would not have happened without them.
We are also deeply grateful to the Waikato Multicultural Council, all participating community organisations, businesses, sponsors, supporters, donors and volunteers who stood beside the Nepali community and contributed in so many different ways.
It was an honour to have so many distinguished guests join us, including:
Hon Tama Potaka,
Hamilton Mayor Tim Macindoe,
Waikato District Mayor Aksel Bech,
MP Ryan Hamilton,
MP Georgie Dansey,
Consulate General of India Dr Madan Mohan Sethi,
Former Consulate General of Nepal Dinesh Khadka,
Councillor Anna Casey-Cox
Councillor Robbie Neha
Ash Parmar - ACT Waikato
along with other elected representatives, community leaders, business leaders and supporters from across Waikato.
Your presence sent an important message to the families affected by this tragedy - they are not alone.
To every person who purchased a ticket, made a donation, sponsored a table, contributed goods or services, helped in the kitchen, set up the venue, welcomed guests, promoted the event, or simply showed up to support Nepal - thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Last night showed us what is possible when communities come together.
Different cultures.
Different backgrounds.
One purpose.
To stand with Nepal.
We will provide a further update shortly, once we have received all remaining donations and confirmed the final fundraising total.
For now, to everyone who made this night possible:
Thank you. Dhanyabad.
Waikato stood with Nepal.
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