The Boring Fund Aotearoa

09/10/2026

See who got a grant NOW! Not live. But independently adjudicated by Cheryl and Sheryl. Congrats to the 27 randomly drawn boring fund recipients.

08/10/2026

Tune in tonight for the first-ever draw of The Boring Fund Aotearoa microgrant recipients! With Sheryl & Cheryl.

08/10/2026

151 made it to the jar for 27 grants… we’ll reveal who was drawn tomorrow

27/09/2026

$8,038 raised; can we get to $10,000 by month-end? That's under $2,000 to go.

Any amount you give, a dollar or a hundred, goes towards the boring costs that keep small charities alive.

👉 theboringfund.nz

17/09/2026

Enter The Boring Raffle this weekend at .bar and win a hamper of luxury boring goods.

Make sure you've got your ticket to Weekend Laughs, 18 or 19 September at Fringe Bar: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/weekend-laughs-at-fringe-bar/wellington

16/09/2026

The most fun you'll ever have paying for cloud storage 🎤

Weekend Laughs at the The Fringe Bar: Friday 18 and Saturday 19 September, 8PM, on Allen St in Wellington. Katy Borrows and Emma Jean headline an awesome local lineup, and every ticket raises money for , the fund for the boring but essential costs that keep small charities running.

Tickets: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/weekend-laughs-at-fringe-bar/wellington

Presented by Wellington Comedy

15/09/2026

Come have a laugh this Friday to help fund exciting things like animal dentistry and accounting software!

2026 Wellington Raw Comedy Quest runner up Guanny Liu-Prosee joins our line up for Weekend Laughs, with Katy Borrows and Emma Jean, performing on Saturday 19th September alongside
Morgan Hunter-Bell
Siobhan Barnard
Advait Kirtikar
Ben Tafau
and 2026 Billy T Award nominee Samantha Hannah

Tix from Eventfinda NZ, limited door sales available

Helping support local charity The Boring Fund Aotearoa

08/09/2026

We’re auctioning a two-night stay for two at One77, a private tiny home in rural Wairarapa to raise money for The Boring Fund Aotearoa.

Nestled in Dalefield with views towards the Tararua Range, One77 is made for a proper little escape. Have breakfast on the deck, head to Greytown for shopping, explore the Waiohine Gorge, sample the wines of Martinborough, then come home and watch the stars.

Your neighbours may include Elsa the Labradoodle, Pepe the cat and a small flock of Gotland sheep who may or may not be impressed by your arrival.

The stay includes:

Two nights' accommodation for two people
Private tiny home
One bedroom, one bed and one bathroom
Rural Wairarapa setting
Tararua Range views
Convenient access to Greytown, Martinborough and the Waiohine Gorge
Complimentary sideways glances from sheep

Every dollar raised through this auction will go towards The Boring Fund's grants.

A huge thank you to host Cherie for donating this stay.

Voucher conditions: Two-night stay for two people in Dalefield, Wairarapa. Stay is subject to availability and must be booked directly with the host. Travel, meals and other expenses are not included. Voucher cannot be exchanged for cash.

Get bidding!

Two nights. Two people. One gorgeous tiny home. Several sheep. We’re auctioning a two-night stay for two at One77, a private tiny home in rural Wairarapa — g...

05/09/2026

Win two tickets to see a great lineup of comedians on Friday, 18 September at The Fringe Bar and support The Boring Fund and Wellington Comedy 🥰

To be in to win both tickets to the Friday show, tag a friend in the comments and make sure you’re following The Boring Fund Aotearoa!

You can also get tickets at https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/weekend-laughs-at-fringe-bar/wellington

Fri 18 Sep, 8:00pm–9:45pm
Sat 19 Sep, 8:00pm–9:45pm

We'll announce the winner by Wednesday 16 September. You can fund boring things AND see not boring comedians - what a time!

https://opencollective.com/the-boring-fund-aotearoa