Pongakawa School Quiz Night Returns with 'Once Upon a Legend' Theme

Pongakawa School's annual quiz night is back on Saturday, June 7, and is shaping up to be the biggest yet with this year's theme 'Once Upon a Legend.' The broad theme is already sparking imagination, with organizers expecting to see everything from fairytale heroes and Māori myths to iconic New Zealanders. "It's a chance for people to really get creative," said PTA member and quiz co-ordinator Jess Siemelink.

The quiz night attracts attendees from Paengaroa, Pukehina, and across Tauranga. Last year's record-breaking event raised $50,000, which funded a full, weather-proof indoor-outdoor space for the junior block. This year, funds will go toward maintaining and expanding that area, as well as other school facilities. Guests can expect a three-course meal prepared by a chef, a licensed bar, and both live and silent auctions.

Tickets are available through Eventfinda for tables of eight, with dietary needs easily sorted online. Attendees can also book a sober driver for $10 per person to take them to Pukehina, Paengaroa, or Pongakawa. Businesses can sponsor a quiz round or table, donate items as prizes, or support the auction. Ray White Pukehina has won naming rights again for 2025.

Originally published in Te Puke News by Sun Media.