We are SO excited to announce our 2026 Fundraiser!
Light After Dark - a Masquerade Ball!
Hosted on Halloween evening, Light After Dark is the perfect occasion to dress up and enjoy a sophisticatedly spooky evening – without any gore or horror stories!
Save the date, get your ticket, and tell your friends & whānau – it’s going to be a great night! Here’s what you’re in for:
– Incredible Kai
– Live Music and Dancing
– A Silent Auction
All at a stunning venue – Waimanako Support Hub.
When times are tough and life feels overwhelming, sometimes we put on a mask. We hide our struggles behind a smile, hoping no one notices what we’re carrying.
That’s why we’ve chosen a masquerade ball for our fundraiser – our message is simple: you don’t have to face things alone. It’s okay to take off your mask.
Our theme Light After Darkness reflects the heart of the mahi we do at Taranaki Retreat. We walk alongside people through difficult times, helping them find hope, connection, and some light through their darkest moments.
Saturday 31st October
Why go trick-or-treating when you can come to a delightful event with your friends?
Kick off time?
Doors open at 6pm, Dinner will be from 7pm!
Where do I go?
Waimanako!
The Tasman Club, 35 Octavius Place, New Plymouth. We’re right by Pig-Out-Point, and there’s plenty of free parking!
Dinner
Dinner is served!! We’ll be having fresh, flavour-packed Poke Bowls – a delicious meal that’s easy to enjoy while mingling!
And if we’re lucky with the weather, you might be dining with the most stunning view of the sunset!
Groovy Tunes
We’ll have live musicians for the first few hours as we settle in and eat dinner!
Then from 9pm get ready to break out your dancing shoes as we’ll have a DJ playing our favourite tunes!
Silent Auction
The perfect opportunity to secure some incredible items – with all proceeds going to Taranaki Retreat!
Tickets are $69.00 and are available through the link below!
Early Bird Tickets are available for $59.00 until July 14th 2026!
If you can’t make it to Light After Dark but you’re still keen to support Taranaki Retreat, you can donate here.
What is a Poke bowl?
Pronounced “Poh-kay” this dish originated in Hawaii, where poke means “to slice” or “cut into pieces”. Traditional preparation included dicing and marinating fresh, raw fish – usually tuna or salmon – and then layering this over a base of rice or greens and topping it with an array of fresh vegetables, sauces, and seasonings.
Poke bowls have evolved over the centuries, and now include influences from countries like Japan and China.
You can put almost anything on a Poke Bowl – the beauty of the Poke Bowl is that YOU get to make your own!!
Today Poke Bowls have toppings like edamame beans, grated carrot, sliced cucumber, avocado, kimchi, pickled ginger – some even have cubed pineapple or mango!
What’s in a Typical Poke Bowl?
Base
– Rice
– Greens (like mixed lettuce or spinach)
Protein
– Sushi-grade Salmon
– Tuna
– Chicken
– Tofu
Toppings
– Avocado, carrot, cucumber, edamame, tomato, mango & sweetcorn
Crunch
– Nuts, crispy onions, or sesame seeds
Sauces
– Soy sauce, kewpie mayo, spicy sauce & teriyaki sauce
It’s a dish packed with intense flavour and superb textures that leaves you feeling very well nourished.
Actual ingredients offered for the Poke Bowl dinner will be subject to change, according to availability and spontaneity!
