04/10/2025
✨ What. A. Night. ✨
NZAPP Auckland 2025 — you were absolutely incredible. 💜
A huge thank you to every single competitor who graced the stage yesterday. The talent, creativity, and heart you all brought blew us away. Watching you perform is a true privilege — the passion and courage it takes to get up there never goes unnoticed.
To our amazing audience — thank you for bringing the energy, the cheers, and the love that make these events so special. You created the atmosphere that every performer dreams of.
A massive shout-out to our fantastic MC, Mitchell Pitch, who absolutely brought the house down — your charisma, wit, and unforgettable performances tied the whole night together perfectly!
Our judges — Koko Pole, Comedian, and Aerial — thank you for lending your expertise, care, and insight to such a high-calibre show.
And of course, this event couldn’t run without our incredible team behind the scenes:
💜 Holly — for managing props like a star.
💜 Ruby, Maggie, Erin, and Paola — our fabulous Pole Kitties!
💜 Rosie — for your morning support and evening ushering.
💜 Poonam, Petra, and Ruby — our usher dream team.
💜 Hazel and Jan — for keeping the score counting on point.
💜 Petra and Ruby (again!) — for jumping in to help film.
💜 Krystina Wolf Photography — for capturing every stunning moment.
💜Hellish for being the most epic back stage pole mumma
💜 Luca at TAPAC — for keeping the tech running smoothly all day and night.
💜 And to TAPAC — for once again being the perfect home for NZAPP Auckland.
If I have forgotten anyone Im so sorry! We had so many incredible helpers yesterday I was blown away by the support.
It was truly a fantastic show — one of the best yet.
Competitors, your scoresheets should now be in your inboxes, and info on photos and the timeline for delivery will be with you tonight or tomorrow.
And lastly, from me — thank you for having me as part of the Auckland NZAPP journey for the past 4–5 years. 💜 It’s been such a joy to see this community grow and shine, and while it’s time for me to hand over the reins, I’m endlessly proud of everyone who got up and gave it their all!
With love and gratitude,
Rhi x