Previous Balls


2011 Ball

Date Friday 19th August
VenueLangham Hotel, Auckland
BeneficiaryThe Hearing House
Amount raised$235,000
Attendees670
MCDai Henwood
Entertainment Craig Davson & Heather Brocket


2010 Ball

DateFriday 3rd September
VenueLangham Hotel, Auckland
BeneficiaryMelanoma Foundation
Amount raised$270,000
Attendees670
MCJeremy Corbett
EntertainmentThe Super Supremes


2009 Ball

DateFriday 28th August
VenueSkyCity Convention Centre, Auckland
BeneficiaryStarJam
Amount raised$205,000
Attendees630
MCMichele A’Court
EntertainmentStarJam


2008 Ball

DateFriday 26th September
VenueSkyCity Convention Centre, Auckland
BeneficiaryWhat’s Up
Amount raised$105,000
BeneficiaryHearing Dogs for Deaf People
Amount raised$45,000
Attendees650
MCAlison Leonard
EntertainmentString Divas


2007 Ball

DateFriday 31st August
VenueSkyCity Convention Centre, Auckland
BeneficiaryLife Education
Amount raised$500,000
Attendees680
MCTony Veitch
EntertainmentRay Crowe


2006 Ball

DateFriday 1st September
VenueSkyCity Convention Centre, Auckland
BeneficiaryCure Kids
Amount raised$300,000
Attendees580
MCTony Veitch
EntertainmentThree Waiters


2005 Ball

DateFriday 19th August
VenueSkyCity Convention Centre, Auckland
BeneficiaryProject K
Amount raised$150,000
Attendees550
MCTony Veitch
EntertainmentTall Poppies


2004 Ball

DateFriday 13th August
VenueHyatt Regency, Auckland
BeneficiaryCystic Fibrosis
Amount raised$100,000
Attendees400
MCKevin Milne
EntertainmentTall Poppies
Annual Grocery Charity Ball
Annual Ball 2011

After the coldest week in many a year, revellers at the annual Grocery Charity Ball let off steam at one of the best Balls in the past eight years. Perhaps it was the masquerade theme that kept many guests incognito, maybe it was a sign that the recession is over, or maybe it was a reaction to it snowing in Auckland; whatever it was, people had an absolute ball.

Once again, an amazing sum of money was raised during the evening - $235,000. This year the beneficiary was The Hearing House. The funds raised from the 2011 Grocery Charity Ball will help deaf and hearing-impaired children reach their full social and academic potential by ensuring they can listen and speak at the same level as their hearing peers.

Masked revellers took advantage of the Grocery Charity Ball Photobooth iPhone App to upload their pictures, and at times it was difficult to get people away from the Silent Auction tables, such was the interest shown for the many great items on display.

The hilarious Dai Henwood was an interesting choice as Master of Ceremonies and his wicked sense of humour went down well with particular sections of the audience and not just those who may have been over imbibing.

Craig Davson and Heather Brocket lived up to their reputation as stunning entertainers, with outstanding performances of some old favourites.

The evening saw the crowd open their wallets,and this year’s Ball took the accumulated grants made by the Grocery Charity Ball Trust over the last eight years to just under $2million.

This is a remarkable tribute to the grocery industry, and positions the Grocery Charity Ball as New Zealand’s most ‘giving’ charity evening. Both The Hearing House and the Trustees have been humbled by the industry’s continued generosity.

“Another great success,” said Grocery Charity Ball Trust Chairman, Don Graham. “The support the industry gives the Ball is unbelievable”

You can see photos of the ball at the Grocery Charity Ball Photo Stream by clicking here. Or view the official photo's on the QuikPix website.