EVENTS 2026.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Wellington Formal Dinner | 27 March 2026 | Te Papa. (event flyer)

Restricted to only 200 guests. Arrival bubbles and canapes followed by a three course meal. Accompanied by a premium beverage package for the duration. This event will feature an introduction to the work of the NZ Rugby Foundation, the impact support provides and entertaining yarns from NZRF Patron Sir Graham Henry and Dane Coles. Priced at only $300pp this event is a chance for central based rugby fans to get their early season fix in a glamorous dinner setting whilst showing their support for a great cause. 

Queenstown Formal Dinner | 30 April 2026 | Millbrook Golf Resort.

Strictly limited to 110 guests and almost SOLD OUT this $445pp event will be delivered to a standard matching the stunning location. Pre-drinks and canapes in The Clubhouse will be followed by a 3 course sit down dinner in The Pavillion prepared by the world-renowned team at Millbrook. Guests will mingle with and be entertained by special guests include NZRF Patron Richie McCaw, board member Andy Ellis and their former All Black team-mates, Kieran Read, Conrad Smith, and Wyatt Crockett. All enquires relating to this event are to be direct to ben@rugbybfoundation.nz ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

The Patron's Dinner | 22 May 2026 | NZ International Conference Centre.

Celebrating 40yrs of the NZ Rugby Foundation. This highlight of the rugby events calendar  will be held at the brand new Sky City Convention Centre in Auckland 

Hosted by our Patron Sir Graham Henry this event brings together the who is-who of Auckland business and rugby in an unforgettable night of entertainment and purpose.

We are still finalising talent for this year but previous speakers include Sir John Key, Dame Patsy Reddy, Dan Carter, Ruahei Demant, Ali Williams, Wayne Smith and Marc Ellis.

If you go to one event this year, make sure it is this one.

To reserve your table of 10 email ben@rugbyfoundation.nz now and we'll keep you updated.

Our national events aren’t just great fun—they’re a vital driver of the support we provide to seriously injured players and their whānau.

Across the country, we host a dynamic line-up of premium experiences featuring outstanding MCs, rugby greats, celebrity guests, and one-of-a-kind experience auction items.

From high-energy luncheons and black-tie dinners to golf days and bespoke hosted experiences, these events bring people together with purpose—and we’d love you to be part of them.

If you’d like to attend, host a table, or explore partnership opportunities, reach out today at ben@rugbyfoundation.nz.