Fletcher Building supports RainbowYOUTH

Date: 12 April 2017

Media Release: Fletcher Building supports LGBTIQ youth charity

New Zealand’s first construction company to receive the Rainbow Tick, Fletcher Building, is reaffirming its commitment to promoting diversity off the back of the its success Pride Festival sponsorship. The rainbow wrapped shed featured in Fletcher Building’s crowd-pleasing float is being donated to RainbowYOUTH to be auctioned off at their upcoming charity gala on 4th May.

The 2.2m x 4m shed (RRP $10,000) is also being kitted out by Fletcher Building with nearly $3,000 worth of tools, including a selection of Bosch power tools, a Nilfisk Water blaster, an outdoor table setting and various hand and garden tools.

Kate Daly, Chief People and Communication Officer says Fletcher Building is delighted to support RainbowYOUTH. “We really want people to feel safe to bring their whole selves to work at Fletcher Building. e love that RainbowYOUTH works with young people in the LGBTIQ community to help them to know you they are and be who they are. We both highlight the importance of visibility, inclusion and diversity.”

The shed will be auctioned off on the 4th of May at the ‘It’s a Bit Posh’ Charity Gala in support of RainbowYOUTH. Hosted by RadioLIVE’s Alison Mau, the evening will feature a stellar line-up of local comedic talent from Justine Smith, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer and Eli Matthewson as well as a live auction of Fletcher Building’s shed and other headlining items such as a RadioLIVE air time slot to promote a business (RRP - $6,000), finals tickets to the ASB Classic Tennis Open, a cruise from Hauraki Blues Cruises and much more.

RainbowYOUTH Executive Director Duncan Matthews says, “Fletcher Building offered our first auction item for the Gala, which really helped to anchor the event and give us a rush to get going with it. It’s been fantastic to work alongside them, breaking down some of those assumptions about who can work in what industry”.

Tickets to the ‘It’s a Bit Posh’ Charity Auction are on sale through iTicket: https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2017/may/its-a-bit-posh-charity-auction

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