Q: EXPOSED! 2025

An Annual Digital Fundraiser | To Power Up Q 

37 %
  • $13,350 of $36,000 Raised
  • 3 Days left to donate
  • 182 Donors

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36 DAYS TO $36K

Q: EXPOSED! is back in 2025. This annual digital fundraiser and end-of-tax-year appeal began last year as a way to raise money by “exposing” behind-the-scenes elements of Q that could really use a boost.

Nestled right in the heart of Tāmakai Makaurau Auckland, we love being in service to our artists and audiences alike. From our dedicated backstage technical crew and tireless admin team, to the friendly box office and visitor experience faces who welcome you upon arrival, this exceptional group of people pour their all into Q’s purpose of fuelling connections and igniting imagination.

But, the reality is that it takes a lot of energy to power up the machine that brings you the magic of exceptional experiences.

That’s why we need you to power up Q! In 36 days we aim to raise $36k to support the cost of the energy it takes to keep Q powered, vibrant and thriving.

The strength of the Q whānau is unmatched when it comes to rallying together for a worthy cause. We witnessed this spirit when we faced the challenge of closing our doors during COVID, and again last year when our aging, rusty HVAC system was on the point of collapse. Q was created by and for this incredible community for whom we want to remain powered up for many more years to come.

No contribution is too small, and we cherish every gift that helps uplift our role as kaitiaki of Q and supports our vision of becoming Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s most loved home for contemporary performing arts.

Donate by Monday 31 March 2025 using the button below, or, if a bank transfer is preferred, please contact Q Fundraising via support@qtheatre.co.nz.

Ngā mihi nui - thank you for being an essential part of our journey!

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P.S. our tracker, dashboard, and donor list are updated twice a day, so if you don’t see your gift reflected, don’t fret! We’re grateful and promise it will appear soon.


Our Amazing Donors


Hilda David
Vicki Caisley
Carol Green
Mark Pinder
Ben Anderson
Mary-Anne Kenny-Jeffrey
Rula Schaad Lealand
Karyn Metcalf
Blair Jagusch
Kate Ward-Smythe
Duncan Loney
Anne Harris
Hayley Ireland
Jake Dennis
Frida Zolfaghari
Raewyn Holmes
Annette Russell



Preston Camp
Linda McCullough
Helen Kropp
Sue Hamilton
Tapuaki Helu
Joshua Key
Robert Dickson
Franklin Smith
Lynn Webster
Julie Hayward
Penny Ashton
Ashley David
TC
Shona & Barry Old
Diana Kane
Wendy Knight
Catherine Gray
Liz Thomas
Kerry Heath
Jonathan Jaffrey
Gael Finlayson Davis
Jennifer Ward-Lealand
Sophia Cuttriss
Corinne Nasey
Suzanne Couper
Grace Lockett
Tamara Bozovic
Kelda Burrows
Elisabeth Degremont
Rob Macdonald
Ben Blakely
Rory Braybrook
Christine Jordan
Ngaire Malpass
Trish Brown
Guy Richards
Jennifer Wilson
Donald Randles
Leila Corban
Una Ryan
Megan Hastings
Amber Hall
Phil Evans
Kathryn Roberts
Anne Hudson
Louise Gallagher
Sally Ann McLean
Virginia Ward
Pip Field
Bronwyn Bent
Shona Roberts
Janet Clarke
Paul Phillips
Sylvana Whyborn
Catherine Pollock
Nikola Milic
Paula Henderson
Leonard Wells
Sarah Mason
Emma Duncan
Nicky Huskinson
Dallas Williams
Alison Comrie
Craig Robertson
Jeremy West
Elisabeth Vaneveld
Katie Simcock
Wayne Ormsby
Kylie Sealy
Christine Wilson
Phillippa Ross
Max Thomson
Kiearan Raftery
Robyn Bennett
Bruce Jamieson
Siouxsie Wiles
Stephanie Clarke
Brenda Town
Guy Lloyd
Catherine Robertson-Hodder
Rosslyn Noonan
Shane Compton
Andy Freer
Jayshree Das
Chapman Tripp
Christine Diggins
Bjorn Revfeim
Thomas van Zyl
Suzanne Watt
Shona McCullagh
Karen Gibson
Ashwini And Vinit

Deepti and Arnab Sur
Gordon Murie
Denise Mueller
Georgina Pauling
Anna Shaw
Alan Parker
Marion Morris
Micaela Daniel
Ruta Aiono
Anthony Rice
Sharon Martens
John Sinclair
Citizen Q Patrons
Karen Swainson
Richard Cobb
Lorna Tomes
Adrianne West
Julie-Ann Radcliffe
Alison White
Elaine Preston
Benjamin Brooking
Jane Marshall
Terrina Grimes
Judy Whiteman
Heather Taylor
Jake Legge
Harry Jekel
Leila Corban
Michelle Khan
Glen Germaine
Chloe Smith
Maud Cahill
Roly Smoldon
Amanda Henderson
Lisa Pocq Saint Jean
Nora Whelan
Maggie Wanty
Belinda-jane Brown
Rahle Dusheiko
Michael Bain
Lusi Faiva
Glynis Edwards
Tracey-Lee Pettifer
Cathleen Haumanr
Simon Tater
Deborah Walkerr
Kathie Elliottr
Pauline Jacksonr
Vic Williams
Matthew Martin
Pennie Chang
Ena Hutchinson
Stephen Fisher
Jody Gayton
Amy Wilson
Fiona Cooper
Robin Capper
Amy Liang
Helen Dervan
Leonard Wells
Penny Deans
Shiree Reihana
Michael Puhara
Yvonne McKay
Robyn Gandell
Andrea Alber-Commissaris
Vic Williams
Pramila Lala
Bronwyn Trevenen
Miguel Borges
Silvia De Lorenzi
Sheryl Gault
Lisa Strickland
Jessi Leigh
Rochelle Richardson
Gail Dumbleton
Ben Leonard
Tricia Bingham
Anne Pezaro
Karyn Aharoni
Nicola Donald
Susan Partington
Koreen Liew-Young
Shelley Watson
Susanna Stuart
Ruth Allen
Michelle Hesketh
Susan Sanders

FAQs


What will the $36k raised during Q: EXPOSED! 2025 go towards?

This year, we’re focused on raising money towards three months of our energy bill (April/May/June) to support us in the final quarter of the 2025 financial year. Like many kiwis, we've been feeling the pinch and while this challenge is not unique, we're calling on our community for support. This is the approximate figure that three months of our energy bill will cost us.

Why does Q need our donations? Can’t it find money from somewhere else?

Q’s annual operating costs are supported by many different sources including 1/3 from box office as well as food and beverage sales and another 1/3 from Auckland Council. The remaining 1/3 is raised from a combination of grants, individual giving, and sponsorships. In the current funding climate, with money for the arts continuing to decline, Q is strategically diversifying its sources to create a sustainable way to look after its needs – allowing Q’s whānau to play a part in its maintenance for the next decade and beyond.

If Q: EXPOSED! is an annual campaign, what will next year’s campaign raise money for?

That’s to be determined! What’s exciting with an annual fundraiser is it’s a way each year to give back to Q, no matter what we decide to “expose” next.

You also mentioned this was an end-of-tax-year appeal. When is the end of the tax year and is my donation tax deductible?

Yes! The end of the tax year is always 31 March. Any donation to Q for more than $5 is eligible for a tax credit of 33.33 cents for every dollar. You’ll receive a receipt that can be submitted to the IRD.

I don't want to donate online. Can I make a bank transfer?

Of course! Email Q Fundraising via support@qtheatre.co.nz and a member of the team will get you set up for a donation through bank transfer.

What makes Q special? Why should I support this theatre?

Q is more than just a venue. We’re a home for multiple arts festivals, theatre, and dance companies as well as independent artists. The need for Q was identified after more than a decade of studies dating back to the closure of the Watershed Theatre in the mid-1990s and it was built thanks to more than a decade of effort from the performing arts community and leading citizens. The flexibility of our spaces makes them exciting with sizes that are just right for local artists. Our bar and café make us a hub for artists and audiences alike. Our programmes and audiences reflect the rich diversity of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

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