Buy a raffle ticket and help keep the LIGHTS ON
Te Ramaroa is Nelson's premier FREE light art festival. Free for everyone to experience. Elder, middle, young. Green, yellow, pink. Mini, mild, mega. Families, singles, thruples, quadrangles - absoluuutely all.
But free doesn't fund itself. Every raffle ticket you buy goes toward keeping this festival alive. The DNA of this movement is volunteer, but unfortunately equipment isn't.
When you grab your ticket(s) you go in the draw for over $5,000 worth of prizes (more on that below). Relish the fact that you're also supporting our region's art and culture.
You gettin' that Big winner energy yet? Hit the big yellow button below ⇣ and enter your details and digits. Then smile knowing you've genuinely helped support such a great event :-)
SECURE PAYMENT
Main
Prize Pack
That's right - one person will win ALL seven prizes in this pack. Quite a swoop! And a stunning weekend. There's 15 individual prizes below too, keep scrollin' to check those out too.
Rutherford Hotel
Two nights accommodation at Nelson's 'oasis in the centre' for two including breakfast.
Orbit World Travel
3 days car hire, courtesy of Orbit World Travel Nelson, includes daily hire, insurance and airport pickup fee.
Hardy St. Eatery
Lunch voucher at Nelson's fave café where they serve creative, seasonal eats with damn good coffee & drinkey drinks.
Origin Air
Return flights for two to Nelson from any Origin Air destination. Invite the rellies or mates from out of town for a mid-winter escape and a fun-filled feast for the senses during Te Ramaroa.
Arden Bar & Kitchen
Chef's tasting menu (dinner) voucher. Nelson's cosy heritage wine bar & kitchen dishing seasonal plates with a rotating lineup of quality drinks from near & far.
Pomeroy's Coffee
Voucher from Pomeroy's — 30+ years of award-winning coffee roasting from one of NZ's oldest family-run coffee houses, right here in Nelson.
Brook Waimārama Sanctuary
A nighttime tour for two adults at the South Island's largest fenced eco-sanctuary. 690 hectares of native forest & rare wildlife minutes from Nelson.
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Individual Prize Giveaways
STOREY
[1x] Home lighting voucher
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PIC'S PEANUT BUTTER
[1x] One year's supply of peanut butter
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THE WAIMĀMARA BROOK SANCTUARY
[2x] Family passes
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BAR ROSA
[1x] Voucher for four guests
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CHIA SISTERS
[1x] Chia Sisters Selection gift pack
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STATE CINEMAS
[1x] Three month movie pass
[3x] Movie Buff memberships
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BUNNINGS
[1x] BBQ
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FOODCOM.NZ + COOKS CORNER
[1x] Pack of four cook books and a Cooks Corner voucher
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BENJAMIN BLACK GOLDSMITHS
[1x] Pair of handcrafted 'Slipknot' earrings
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HARVEY NORMAN NELSON
[1x] Harvey Norman gift voucher
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FAMILY JEWELS RECORDS
[1x] T-shirt and record voucher
Terms
& Conditions
1.0 - Ticket price is $25 per ticket, you can purchase multiple tickets at once for more chances to win
2.0 - There will be 1,040 tickets sold, no extensions. Tickets will be numbered 1 - 1,040 inclusive
3.0 - Only purchased tickets are eligible for entry
4.0 - Raffle closes 19 April 2026
5.0 - Raffle drawn via random number generator to create a shortlist for each prize to six people, and then the winner selected at random on 3rd dice roll under police supervision at the Refinery ArtSpace on 22 April 2026
6.0 - All winners will be notified by phone or email on 22 April 2026
7.0 - Claim window: Prizes must be claimed by 22 July 2026
8.0 - Organiser: Michaela Blackman (Festival Director) Studio One, 114 Hardy Street, Nelson
9.0 - In the event of cancellation, all ticket holders will be notified via email and refunded in full
10.0 - When you purchase a ticket, we collect your email so we can contact you about raffle updates only
11.0 - This raffle conforms to the rules & requirements of the Gambling Act 2003 Section 37
12.0 - All funds raised will go towards the operational costs of the 2026 Te Ramaroa Festival
13.0 - All prize descriptions are as detailed on this website
14.0 - Department of Internal Affairs, 45 Pipitea Street, Wellington 6011. Ph: 0800 257 887 - https://www.dia.govt.nz/
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