The boots were part of a Pasifika Day fundraiser at the Southbridge Rugby Club, with proceeds going to Carter’s DC10 Fund, which is supported by UNICEF and raises money to deliver disaster-resilient water and sanitation projects in the Pacific.
Southbridge has a strong Pacific influence in the club.
Nairn Electrical co-owner Steve West, who made the successful bid for the boots, intends selling or putting the boots up for auction with the proceeds going to the DC10 Fund.
“We couldn’t be happier that we are helping to support this worthy cause,” he said.
The Leeston and Rangiora-based company is a long-time sponsor of Southbridge rugby and other clubs in the Selwyn district and North Canterbury.
Carter’s limited edition boots are highly sought after.
They have his signature, his cap number (1034), his test appearances (112) and his international record haul of 1598 points on them.
The DC10 Fund was launched with a 24-hour goal kicking marathon at Eden Park in April last year.
Carter kicked 1598 goals to match his test points as an All Black, helping to raise more than $340,000.
