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Pro-invest Group will host the official launch of the RISE Scholarship with the AUT Foundation at an inaugural fundraising lunch on Monday, November 24, 2025, from 11.30am to 2.30pm at Bar Albert, Level 38, voco Auckland City Centre.
Former NRL player and community advocate Sione Faumuina will deliver the keynote address. Tickets are $80 per person and include a buffet-style lunch, with all proceeds supporting the RISE Scholarship to help young New Zealanders pursue education and careers in hospitality and tourism.
“We’re thrilled to bring the RISE Scholarship with AUT Foundation to life with this special event,” says Pro-invest Hotels NZ portfolio general manager Jason Sabin. “This is an opportunity for our industry community to come together, celebrate this important initiative, and directly contribute to creating opportunities for the next generation of hospitality and tourism professionals. We encourage everyone who believes in nurturing young talent to join us.”
The event will feature a $10 raffle with travel and dining prizes, networking with industry leaders and educators, and information on how the scholarship will support students’ educational pathways.
Event details
| What | When | Where | Cost | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RISE Scholarship launch fundraising lunch | Monday, November 24, 2025, 11.30am–2.30pm | Bar Albert, Level 38, voco Auckland City Centre | $80 per person (buffet lunch included) | $10 raffle; networking; keynote by Sione Faumuina |
RSVP: Email Razman Ramzan at [email protected] to secure a place.
