Less than a week to go until Tomarata Fireworks celebrates 21 years of bringing its spectacular fireworks show to the region. Having grown in popularity year-after-year, the event now attracts almost 5,000 people, delighting local families and those from the wider region alike.

To celebrate turning 21, the event this year boasts a fantastic line-up of food vendors, live-music, a Kids’ Zone with rides and face painting, as well as the signature, world-class fireworks show it has become known for.

Many believe the fireworks are the best they’ve experienced, partly because they can safely view them from a closer distance, and because of the event’s rural location, which has no light pollution.

While providing a fantastic outing for the whole family, the event is also an important fundraiser for Tomarata School, with all funds raised going to the school to help fund key projects and upgrades.

“Being a small, rural school of 70 pupils, there are many projects that fall outside of what the Ministry of Education can support us with, therefore we must fundraise for these ourselves”, says Chris King, Principal of Tomarata School.

This year, all funds raised will go towards upgrading the school’s playground, so that children of all ages, and particularly the younger children, can have the opportunity to develop confidence, strength and agility through play.

With rising costs of putting on the event, the event’s sponsors play a crucial role in ensuring the fireworks can continue to run year after year as a fundraiser. This year, Tomarata Fireworks is presented by New World Mangawhai, the event’s principal sponsor.

“We are incredibly grateful to Scott and the team at New World Mangawhai for helping us bring the event to life this year. Their contribution will have a direct impact on all students at our school,” says Chris.

“We’d also like to thank all of our volunteers, including Mangawhai Rotary and Coastguard Kawau, who get involved year after year to help make the event a success.”

Regular event goers may notice a few new features at this year’s event. There will be traffic management in place, great public transport options, more delicious food options, fun event merchandise, and cashless payment will also be available.

“The event is an opportunity to bring members of our community together and we know many look forward to it each year. We’re looking forward to hosting another night of fantastic entertainment again this year,” says Chris.

Tickets are on sale now – visit https://events.humanitix.com/tomarata-fireworks-2024

Key event details:

When: Saturday 9th November, 2024, gates open at 4pm

Where: Tomarata Domain, 112, Pakiri Block Road, Tomarata 0974.

Tickets:

Child under 5 free

Child under 16 $15

Adult 16+ $20

Family - 2 Adult, 2 Children $55

Family - 2 Adult, 3 Children $70

Booking and service fees apply

For more information, interviews or images, please contact Emma Cameron or Linda Chim at [email protected] or 021 428 708.

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