Hawke’s Bay man pays $2500 to fill up car with petrol – for a good cause

Hawkes Bay Today23 Sep, 2026 09:29 PM2 mins to readThis year's auction and gala included an unusual item to reflect Kiwi cost of living struggles – a tank of petrol. Photo / UnsplashThis year's auction and gala included an unusual item to reflect Kiwi cost of living struggles – a tank of petrol. Photo / UnsplashA Hawke’s Bay man has paid $2500 to fill up a family car with petrol, and he’s done it with a smile on his face.A gala dinner and auction event was held on Saturday in Hastings to raise money for Hastings and Napier Women’s Refuges. The evening raised $35,000