To coincide with World Aids Day, Cartier Trust will hold their annual fundraising event, The Cartier Masquerade Charity Ball - a night of musical entertainment, a three course meal, a charity auction and dancing.

TVNZ One Breakfast's roving reporter and weather presenter, Tamati Coffey will co-host the event with transgender television presenter and singer-songwriter, Ramon Te Wake.

At 6.30pm you'll be welcomed onto the red carpet with a glass of wine by fabulous hostesses Buckwheat and Tess Tickle who will set the mood for a vibrant evening.

Sydney based Australian singer and actor Shaun Rennie will entertain guests with his velvet smooth vocals.

Buckwheat, Tess Tickle and special guests will deliver a Masquerade Themed performance extravaganza.

Ingrid, Tami and Sela from Trinity dance band will get everyone out of their seats and onto the dance floor with their easy listening classics, hits of the 70's, 80's and 90's through to the popular songs of today.

A three course plated meal will be served. A cash bar will be available serving beer, wine and spirits.

An exciting Auction with prizes that include:

A signed photograph of Elizabeth Taylor, donated specifically for this event by Dame Elizabeth herself, as well as a gift box of her white diamonds perfume

Holidays including Bali, Fiji and Port Douglas

A signed photograph of Kylie Minogue and album

A guitar signed by Sir Paul McCartney of the Beatles

much much more!

The Cartier Trust would like to thank event sponsors The Coffee Club, St Matthews in the City, SkyCity, Carlton Party Hire, Farmers Market, Express Newspaper and GayNZ.com, along with Tamati Coffey, Ramon Te Wake, Shaun Rennie, Buckwheat, Tess Tickle and all those who have provided their time generously.