On 31 August, Rotary Rotorua Passport hosted Expressions 5, our fifth annual art exhibition and auction — and what a night it was. Held at Ebbett Rotorua, our 2025 venue host, the event drew record attendance and achieved our largest profit to date. Thanks to the generosity of attendees, bidders, artists, volunteers, and our event sponsors, Rotary Rotorua Passport has been able to donate $10,000 each to three incredible beneficiaries:
• Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ
• Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust
• Child Cancer Foundation NZ
At our October club meeting, representatives from each organisation received their donations with heartfelt gratitude and confirmed that 100% of the funds will stay in Rotorua, supporting local families and health initiatives.
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors. This event would not have been possible without the support of our generous sponsors: Your commitment to community wellbeing and the arts made a lasting impact.
• Summit – The SOLUTIONS Company (Est. 1973)
• JB Morrison Lawyers (JBM)
• Williams Drainage Limited
• Sargie - Collin Sargison
• The Property Collective
• Jasco Distributing – “Where Business Loves to Shop”
• Hana Lodge
Expressions 5 succeeded thanks to thorough planning and teamwork. Special thanks to our committee and volunteers for making it happen. From curating the artwork to managing logistics and hospitality, every detail was handled with care and creativity.
With the momentum of Expressions 5, our committee is thrilled to announce that Expressions 6 will return in 2026.