Shaun Wallace to tour New Zealand for charity quiz events
Monday 14 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story NZME
The Chase star Shaun Wallace, known as the Dark Destroyer, is returning to New Zealand in November for an eight-stop tour. The quiz events will raise funds for paediatric health research through Cure Kids.
Key facts
5 facts
- Shaun Wallace is known as The Dark Destroyer
- The tour will visit eight New Zealand locations
- Proceeds will support Cure Kids paediatric research
- The tour takes place in November
- Will Hall will host the tour
The full story
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Shaun Wallace, known as The Dark Destroyer, is returning to New Zealand for a charity quiz tour in November. The tour will visit eight centres to raise money for Cure Kids-funded paediatric health research.
The tour includes stops in West Auckland, South Auckland, Whangārei, Hamilton, Hanmer Springs, Canterbury, Timaru, and Cromwell. These events will feature six rounds of pub-style trivia and a live version of The Final Chase.
Attendees can also participate in a Q&A session regarding Wallace's career and life behind the scenes of The Chase. The tour is organised in partnership with Believe It or Not Quiz Events and will be hosted by actor Will Hall.
Funds will be generated through ticket sales, raffles, and auctions. The tour is scheduled to take place between 1 and 12 November.
Where reports differ
- One report states the tour is for the fourth year in a row, while another does not mention the number of years
- One report provides specific dates from 1 to 12 November, while the other only mentions November
Compiled from reports by Stuff and NZ Herald.