11 Nov 2024

Over $100k raised in 24 hours for Auckland foodbank

From Afternoons, 1:15 pm on 11 November 2024

Last week it was reported that former heavyweight boxer Dave Letele's South Auckland foodbank would not have enough stock to last until Christmas. 

Thousands of dollars worth of food was ruined when a freezer was intentionally turned off. But in true Kiwi community fashion, the day has been saved. 

Jesse talks to Dave Letele.

Buttabean Motivation (BBM) founder Dave Letele says he is in talks about standing for Te Pāti Māori in Māngere.

Buttabean Motivation (BBM) founder Dave Letele says he is in talks about standing for Te Pāti Māori in Māngere. Photo: Stuff / Robert Kitchin

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