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YRW Chartered Accountants take on Everest

  • Everest Challenge 2024: Mission Accomplished

      18 April 2024
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    The Mount Everest Challenge 2024 is now complete. With 6 team mates each completing 38 climbs, we are happy to have completed the challenge for another year.

    We made it through rain, hail, wind, sunshine, a few early mornings, and time off for a Taylor Swift concert. The team put some hard work in, and got the job done.

    We thank you for your continued support and encouragement. We are very happy to announce that this year we raised $1,126 for the Surf Clubs. How awesome!

    Bring on Everest Challenge 2025!

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  • Everest Challenge Update!

      5 April 2024
    Posted by: The Breeze Tauranga 95.8

    We are nearly there!

    We would like to extend a massive thank you to all of our supporters for the 2024 Mount Everest Challenge!

    Hopefully recovery from the hard yards is going well, with lots of deserved snacks and relax time for all of our local legends who took part in the challenge itself, which wrapped up on the 1st of April.

    Together, with a whopping 119 participants, and 57 teams, we have raised $46,170 for our legendary local Surf Lifeaving Clubs in Omanu, Papamoa and Mount Maunagnui!

    But we're not done yet...

    As usual, our donations will remain open until the 14th of April - and we are very excited to see just how far we can get in that time! - Any additional support in advocating for fundraising from within our local community is very much appreciated during this time.

    For pics of the challenge, giveaways, and further updates, join our social media communities on Facebook and Instagram!

    https://www.facebook.com/mounteverestchallengenz

    https://www.instagram.com/mounteverestchallenge2024/

    Happy Friday, and bring on our final week of fundraising!

    - Mediaworks Team

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  • Everest Challenge Tees!

      19 March 2024
    Posted by: The Breeze Tauranga 95.8

    Happy Tuesday to all of our dedicated supporters taking on The Mount Everest Challenge for 2024!

    Just a friendly reminder, if you were one of the first 110 to register for the challenge, you would have received a confirmation email about this and your dedicated 10 year anniversary tees are available to collect until Monday the 25th of March.

    Any tees that are not collected by this date will go out to participants that missed out.

    Happy week six to our inspiring community! As always, any additional support on encouraging donations toward our deserving local charities is very much appreciated.

    LETS GO!

    - Mediaworks Team

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  • Can almost see the peak!

      18 March 2024
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    With the end of the financial year approaching, we had 2 team members complete their 38 climbs 2 weeks ahead of the end date. Legends!

    The rest of the team are still hitting the mountain, and chipping away at the climb counter. As of this morning, we have collectively completed 221 climbs.

    As the end of the challenge falls on Easter weekend, it seemed fitting that today's photo featured a wee rabbit checking out the sunrise.

    Thanks again for all the support and encouragement!

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  • Five down, two to go!

      15 March 2024
    Posted by: The Breeze Tauranga 95.8
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    Congratulations on reaching the close of week five!

    We are well underway now, with five of seven weeks under our belts, lots of tired muscles, and a community of awesome people all coming together to support an amazing cause!

    This week was brought to us by Body in Motion Health and Encore Pilates, who hosted a live Pilates Session at Dinner in the Domain in Papamoa last night - let's just say The Breeze team has some serious mobility work to do!

    If you are interested in trying Pilates / Yoga or Breath-work for yourself - comment on our Facebook post to win a voucher worth $140 for Encore Pilates here: https://www.facebook.com/mounteverestchallengenz

    That's up to five classes, absolutely free!

    As of this morning, we have just ticked over 31k in fundraising efforts - THANK YOU!

    We would love your help in encouraging donations towards our anniversary fundraiser, with just over two weeks left to go, we are excited to see just how much support we can provide our deserving charity for our 10 year anniversary challenge! For tips and tricks on promoting your individual or team page, visit: https://givealittle.co.nz/help/help-support/toolsforsuccess

    If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to flick us a message on Facebook!

    Happy climbing! And thank you, for joining us in saving lives together with Omanu, Papamoa and Mount Maunganui Surf Lifesaving Clubs.

    - Team Mediaworks

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  • Toby's first time up the Mount!

      11 March 2024
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    On Saturday we had a group of 17 head up the mount. Our intern, Toby, hadn't been up before, so we used the TrailRider to help get him up there.

    Following the closure of the stairs, we were well prepared to take on the 4WD track. And it was an excellent team bonding opportunity.

    We had perfect conditions for our climb, and enjoyed a celebratory treat from Copenhagen after. All round, it was a great day.

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  • An update from halfway

      5 March 2024
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    This week the stairs are closed for maintenance, so we're venturing out to the northern side of Mauao to see Matakana Island, and stretching out the calves on a few hill climbs. Although this adds a bit more distance, with a bit of rain to cool off, we are still ticking off the climb count.

    Week 4 also marks our halfway point for the challenge. Collectively (between 12 team members) we've managed 113 climbs over this time, and some team members will continue their individual pursuits to hitting 38 climbs within the 50 days.

    Nicole had a chat to Max and Jolene on The Breeze Morning Show this week, to give them an update on where we were at, and we also hit $1,000 raised so far.

    Thanks again to all our supporters! We appreciate each and every one of you.

    Have a great week :)

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  • We're nearly half way!

      4 March 2024
    Posted by: The Breeze Tauranga 95.8
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    Happy week four everyone!

    We've kicked things off this week alongside Farmer Autovillage. For your chance to win $200 worth of fuel to keep up with those trips to and from the mount, visit our most recent Facebook post here: https://www.facebook.com/mounteverestchallengenz

    As of this morning, we are nearly at $27k raised! Which is amazing! We could not be happier with the turnout for our anniversary this year, and are excited to see how this funding helps our community grow.

    For any tips and tricks on promoting your own fundraising efforts, check out this page for MOUNTAINS of helpful advice: https://givealittle.co.nz/help/help-support/toolsforsuccess

    If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to flick us a message on Facebook!

    Happy climbing! And thank you, for joining us in saving lives together with Omanu, Papamoa and Mount Maunganui Surf Lifesaving Clubs.

    - Team Mediaworks

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  • 14 days down, 36 to go!

      26 February 2024
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    We are now into the third week of the challenge, and hopefully the good weather continues on. We've seen some epic sunrises, and sunsets (the image attached to this update is the sunrise on Day 1 of the challenge).

    Our in-house competition has really ramped up this year, with one team collectively exceeding 38 climbs in just 12 days. Wahoo! Some of our team have taken a short hiatus to visit Sydney for the Eras tour. However the Swifties will be back next week to power through the second half.

    We thank you again for your contribution and support to the Surf Life Saving Clubs. And thank you for the encouragement for our team as we climb our maunga.

    Have a great week!

    - Nicole, YRW

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  • Welcoming Week Two!

      19 February 2024
    Posted by: The Breeze Tauranga 95.8

    Happy week two to our amazing supporters!

    We've kicked things off this week alongside My Ride Mt Maunganui. For your chance to win a brand new bike thanks to John and Leonie, visit our most recent Facebook post here: https://www.facebook.com/mounteverestchallengenz

    If you haven't already registered, or know someone that wants to but needs a bit of a hand, here is a handy video that will streamline things for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeP-T9mY-04

    If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to flick us a message on Facebook or Instagram.

    Happy climbing! And thank you, for joining us in saving lives together with Omanu, Papamoa and Mount Maunganui Surf Lifesaving Clubs.

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