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March 27, 2023
Maranga concert raises $700k for cyclone relief
Adam Gifford
Posted On March 27, 2023
The #MARANGA – Rise up Aotearoa national relief concert has raised more than $700,000 for whānau and communities devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle – with more to come.
The eight hour concert at Parr’s Park in west Auckland on Saturday rolled out the stars including Stan Walker, Bic Runga, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Troy Kingi, Che Fu, Rob Ruha, Ria Hall, Drax Project, Kings, Teeks, Ardijah and more.
Organised by Whakaata Maori and the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency, it was simulcast across multiple media.
Donations will be distributed by the agency which has been working with communities through flooding and Cyclone Gabrielle.
Donation lines will remain open until 30 April 2023.
Donations can be made in the following ways:
1. TXT to KOHA – A txt to koha line is available. Simply txt KOHA to 206 for an instant $3 donation billed to your mobile phone account
2. Donation QR Code – A QR code is available. Simply scan this dedicated QR from the TV, online or at the concert (ask one of our Hapai ō) and you can donate online using your debit or credit card.
3. Direct Transfer to the #MARANGA – Rise Up Aotearoa #MARANGA – Rise Up Aotearoa 12-3252-0065242-50
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