Heart Kids warns of alleged fundraising scam involving motorcycle ride

Tuesday 25 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 25 Nov 2025, 5:00pm

Heart Kids NZ has distanced itself from a motorcycle ride scheduled for March 2026 in Morrinsville. The charity alleges that Shane Sykes, who reportedly failed to hand over $2,500 from a previous event, is now selling tickets for a new fundraiser using the charity's name. Police have been alerted to the situation.

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1. RNZTue 25 Nov 2025, 5:00am

   Heart Kids charity warns of fundraising scam (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 25 Nov 2025, 4:27pm

   ‘Gutted’: Charity discovers man who allegedly failed to hand over donations, selling $150 tickets for new fundraiser (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 25 Nov 2025, 5:00pm

   Police alerted as Heart Kids NZ raises concerns over alleged charity event fraud (opens in new tab)