Is This New Zealand’s Most Expensive Christmas Mince Pie? Baking Industry Association Sells $500 Pie for Charity.
The Baking Industry Association’s, “Christmas Mince Pies for Charity,” auction closed at midnight last night, with
closing bids climbing into the hundreds of dollars for each batch of pies.
Breakfast TV presenter, Jack Tame’s, baking effort came out on top, bringing in $500. The final bid came in at $255, but
the winner later rounded the amount up to $500. Newshub’s Samantha Hayes earned $300, as did Brodie Kane. Daniel
Faitaua’s sold for $271, and Al Brown’s Fig and Cranberry pies racked up $250.
Winning bids came in from Auckland, Wellington, Timaru, Napier, Kerikeri, and even the UK. The total proceeds, which
will be donated to The Salvation Army Christmas Appeal reached $2932.
The Baking Industry Association of New Zealand approached 15 Kiwi celebrities to bake a batch of six pies, including
Antonia Prebble, Jono and Ben, Paul Ego, Simon Gault, Michael Meredith, Jesse Mulligan, and Hilary Barry.
Trade Me waived all success fees, and Auckland freight company, E-pack will be couriering the pies to the auction
winners free of charge.
Kevin Gilbert, President of the Baking Industry Association of New Zealand said:
“We are absolutely thrilled with the results of our first, “Christmas Mince Pies for Charity,” fundraiser. The
generosity of both the bidders and the bakers has been overwhelming. Every batch of pies cracked the $100 mark. We can’t
wait to get the pies out to the winners – we’re sure they’ll enjoy them!”
The organisation is hoping to run the campaign again in 2017.
“It would be fantastic to build on this year’s success, and attract even more celebrity bakers in 2017,” said Kevin. “It
has been such a fun, and exciting way to raise money and awareness for a great cause.”
For more information on The Salvation Army, including information on the work that they do, and how to offer support as
an individual or business, please visit the website, salvationarmy.org.nz.
For more information on the Baking Industry Association of New Zealand, visit bianz.co.nz.
Full Auction Results:
Jack Tame - $500
Samantha Hayes - $350
Brodie Kane - $300
Daniel F - $271
Al Brown - $250
Hilary Barry - $205
Michael Meredith - $176
Jono and Ben - $155
Jesse Mulligan - $151
Mike McRoberts - $150
Simon Gault - $121
Sacha McNeil - $101
Paul Ego - $101
Antonia Prebble - $101
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