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And the Winners Are… 🏆✨
By Veronica Shale, Chief Cheerleader, Dry July NZ Trust on
We’re wrapping up Dry July 2025 with a big round of applause - not just for our incredible prize winners, but for every single person who donated, entered, and supported this year’s challenge. Thanks to your generosity, together we raised over $775,000 to provide comfort, care, and support for New Zealanders affected by cancer. Whether you gave a dollar, shared the challenge with your mates, donated a prize, or cheered someone on – you’ve helped make a difference.
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Our Incredible Prize Winners 🎉
🥶 Fridge Full of Non-Alcs (2 winners)
Thanks to our friends at Panasonic NZ, The Chiller Alcohol-Free Drink Store and No Ugly, two lucky Dry Julyers will have their summer stocked with refreshing alcohol-free drinks.
Winners: Trent Johnson, Opua, Bay of Islands and Jason ‘Curly’ Wright, Gore.
“Cheers heaps! It has been so much fun fundraising for a good cause! So happy to help out!” - Jason
“Time to plan the party! Loads of non alc The Chiller drinks are on their way! A prize well deserved for Trent and Curly –-it’s time to celebrate your awesome Dry July efforts with a feel-good favourite.” - Amanda, Director, The Chiller Alcohol-Free Drink Store.
🏡 Wanaka Wellness Escape for 4
A blissful break in one of New Zealand’s most stunning destinations, complete with
- 2 nights’ accommodation for four at the stunning Wanaka Homestead & Lodges
- 1-day bike hire for four people from Bike It Now
- A 1-hour private sauna experience (for up to 8 people) at The Secret Sauna on Lake Hāwea
Winner: Emma Liefting, Kaitaia
“This is my 8th year. I do it as my Dad died from cancer and my mum had stage 4 breast cancer and thankfully still here. It's a great thing to do” - Emma.
⛳ Te Arai Links Stay & Play for 4
A luxury getaway and golf experience at Te Arai Links - one of the country’s most breathtaking courses.
Winner: Briar Mangino, Glenfield, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
“I was diagnosed with Leukemia on the 13th of March 2024 and underwent 9 months of Chemotherapy, Chemo Drugs, Blood Transfusions, Platelet Transfusions and more. Unfortunately due to having cancer, I am no longer eligible to give blood so raising money and awareness is the next best thing … This (prize) is the first amazing thing that has happened to me since I got over my cancer!” - Briar Mangino
A massive thank you to all our Prize Partners for making these incredible experiences possible.
To All Our Winners
Enjoy your prizes! You’ve earned them – and we hope they bring you as much joy as your fundraising has brought to those we support.
Looking Ahead – Dry July 2026
Inspired by this year’s challenge? Register your interest for Dry July 2026 here and be the first to know when sign-up opens.
Partner With Us
If you’d like to support Dry July NZ next year – whether by offering a prize, becoming a partner, or sponsoring a fundraising challenge – we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch and let’s make it happen - [email protected]
Once Again – Thank You
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to:
- Everyone who donated
- All our amazing participants and prize entrants
- Our generous prize partners
- And of course – our 2025 winners!
Here’s to making an even bigger impact in 2026.
Ngā mihi nui, Veronica and the Dry July Trust New Zealand
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There’s nothing more sobering than cancer: do Dry July and show up for the people you love
By Wright Communications on
Registrations for 2025 are now open
Every 22 minutes, another New Zealander hears the devastating news they have cancer. In July alone, more than 2,200 Kiwis will be diagnosed.
That’s why we Dry July.
Your mum, dad, sister, friend, colleague, aunty, uncle – every New Zealander knows someone affected by cancer. This year, we’re asking you to show up for them and go alcohol-free for 31 days this July to raise money for life-changing cancer care across New Zealand.
“The emotional and mental toll of cancer often goes unseen, despite most New Zealanders being directly or indirectly impacted,” says Veronica Shale, Dry July NZ Campaign Director. “That’s why it’s important we show up, not just in words, but in action.”
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