Dunsandel Volunteer Fire Brigade

23/05/2026

A huge pat on the back to these legends for conquering the sky tower challenge and raising funds for an amazing cause. It’s not easy climbing 51 floors, 1103 stairs in 25kg of gear. You all did an amazing job.

Well done, now to rest and recover so you can start training for next year.

This year we raised $28,338 putting us is as the 12th brigade in the country for raising funds, such and awesome achievement for a wee town like Dunsandel.

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Team by donating, buying raffles and attending our bingo nights you are all awesome.

Also a big shout out to Kate, Amber, Steve, Rachel and Holly for being our support crew up in Auckland and a special surprise of Alastair coming up to watch Harry run.

Enjoy training for next year…
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Also shout out to Stoney Creek NZ for our awesome tops, you guys are legends!!

07/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone for your support at our bingo nights last night.

The numbers continued to grow each week, and the support from the community has been amazing. Every bit of support is helping us raise funds for Blood Cancer NZ, and we truly appreciate everyone who has come along and joined in.

A special thank you to the bowls club for allowing us to use their venue and supporting our fundraising efforts.

And lastly, a massive thank you to all of our sponsors — we wouldn’t have been able to do this without your generosity and support.

We will be back next year, we can’t wait to see you again!

Dunsandel Stair Climb Team 🔥

02/05/2026

Today some of our firefighters took on a different kind of challenge — 656 box step-ups to raise funds for Blood Cancer NZ.

Climbing a 20-inch box 656 times is the equivalent elevation of the Sky Tower, and it was incredible to see it tackled individually, in pairs, and as teams.

A massive shout out to Morgan and Kaden for organising such an epic event, The Grassroots Club for hosting and supporting us, lskd.aotearoa for the awesome prizes, and Elyte Hydration for keeping everyone going.

Thank you to everyone who showed up and gave it their all — the energy and effort were unreal to be part of.

Big thanks to our Fire Chief Ken for letting us bring along one of his personal fire trucks and making us look even cooler than we already do!

To our families — thank you for your constant support and for holding things down at home so we can take part in events like this.

Because of this amazing effort, we raised $1,700 for Blood Cancer NZ!

And finally, a special mention to our smallest cheerleader, Harriet, who kept us going with claps, cheers, and a few dance moves along the way.

Absolutely proud of this crew. 💪🚒

26/04/2026

A huge thank you to Fonterra for their support and generosity for our stair climb team as we raise funds for Blood Cancer NZ.

Your contribution of a donation, prizes for our bingo nights and a cheese raffle have been amazing.

We truly appreciate your kindness and community spirit — thank you for helping us make a difference and raise these vital funds!!

22/04/2026

On Friday we are having our final bingo night to help our sky tower team raise funds for Blood Cancer NZ.
Come on down for a night of fun, raffles and a great feed.

Send us a message to guarantee a seat or feel free to just rock up on Friday night.

We look forward to seeing you there!!

🔥 BURGERS, BINGO & BIG PRIZES! 🔥

Get ready, Dunsandel—this is a night you don’t want to miss! 🍔🎉

📍 Dunsandel Bowls Club
📅 10th, 17th & 24th of April
💲 $25 – burger, chips & bingo included
⏱️Doors open 6pm , Bingo starts 6:30pm

💲 $60 if you prebook all three nights and pay

🏉 Plus—Super Rugby LIVE on the TV! Catch the game while you play!
🎁 Raffles and awesome prizes up for grabs!

Extra bingo cards available to purchase on the night.

Round up your crew, bring your game face, and get ready for a fun-filled night of laughs, good food, and a bit of friendly competition!

All while supporting the Dunsandel Skytower Team raising funds for Blood Cancer NZ ❤️

Spots will fill fast—don’t miss out!
👉 Message us now to lock in your seat!

Door sales on the night EFTPOS Available.

🎉 Good food. Great company. Awesome cause. 🎉

21/04/2026

Recently two of our fire fighters Al Sheppard and Ryan Scott completed their senior fire fighters (SFF) course. A big well done to them on this achievement.

This now means that Al and Ryan will be able to ride in the front seat of the truck. They also bring back new skills and knowledge to the brigade.

A big thank you thank you to to their family’s for supporting them while they were prepping and away on the course.

Well done Al and Ryan, enjoy the view from the front seat 🚒🔥

19/04/2026

Thank you everyone for your amazing support for our Sky Tower team and the cheese raffle — congratulations to Tara Richards ( #29) for winning! 🧀🎉

We’ve got another raffle now up and running:
🎟️ $5 per ticket
🥇 First prize: Bosch Professional 18V sander kit + a Kaiwaka oilskin vest
🥈 Second prize: Load of freshly split firewood
🥉 Third prize: Meat tray

There are only 200 tickets available!
The draw will take place when all tickets are sold or on 27th May (whichever comes first).
To grab a ticket, please message our page or text 027 840 9185.

Thanks again for your continued support we appreciate it 🔥

15/04/2026

On Friday we are holding our 2nd bingo and burgers night. Come and join us for an evening of fun. Feel free to send us a message to book in a seat or 2 🔥

🔥 BURGERS, BINGO & BIG PRIZES! 🔥

Get ready, Dunsandel—this is a night you don’t want to miss! 🍔🎉

📍 Dunsandel Bowls Club
📅 10th, 17th & 24th of April
💲 $25 – burger, chips & bingo included
⏱️Doors open 6pm , Bingo starts 6:30pm

💲 $60 if you prebook all three nights and pay

🏉 Plus—Super Rugby LIVE on the TV! Catch the game while you play!
🎁 Raffles and awesome prizes up for grabs!

Extra bingo cards available to purchase on the night.

Round up your crew, bring your game face, and get ready for a fun-filled night of laughs, good food, and a bit of friendly competition!

All while supporting the Dunsandel Skytower Team raising funds for Blood Cancer NZ ❤️

Spots will fill fast—don’t miss out!
👉 Message us now to lock in your seat!

Door sales on the night EFTPOS Available.

🎉 Good food. Great company. Awesome cause. 🎉

12/04/2026

🔥SOLD OUT!! 🔥
Thank you everyone for your support!!

🧀 Cheese Raffle Fundraiser 🧀

We’re raising funds for Blood Cancer NZ, and you could win an amazing $250 Cheese Raffle Prize!

🎟️ Tickets: $2 each
🏆 Prize Value: $250
🔢 Limited to 250 tickets – get in quick!
📢 Prize drawn once all tickets are sold

All funds go towards supporting Blood Cancer NZ and our Dunsandel Stair Climb fundraising efforts.

📩 To get your tickets:
Message our page, contact any of our team members, or text 027 840 9185 to secure yours.

Thank you for supporting a great cause! ❤️

08/04/2026

Come join us on Friday night for our first bingo night! Send us a message to save your spot.

🔥 BURGERS, BINGO & BIG PRIZES! 🔥

Get ready, Dunsandel—this is a night you don’t want to miss! 🍔🎉

📍 Dunsandel Bowls Club
📅 10th, 17th & 24th of April
💲 $25 – burger, chips & bingo included
⏱️Doors open 6pm , Bingo starts 6:30pm

💲 $60 if you prebook all three nights and pay

🏉 Plus—Super Rugby LIVE on the TV! Catch the game while you play!
🎁 Raffles and awesome prizes up for grabs!

Extra bingo cards available to purchase on the night.

Round up your crew, bring your game face, and get ready for a fun-filled night of laughs, good food, and a bit of friendly competition!

All while supporting the Dunsandel Skytower Team raising funds for Blood Cancer NZ ❤️

Spots will fill fast—don’t miss out!
👉 Message us now to lock in your seat!

Door sales on the night EFTPOS Available.

🎉 Good food. Great company. Awesome cause. 🎉