Meridian Whaingaroa Planting Event Raglan Area School
August 4th 2022 Schools Day
August 6th 2022 Community Day
‘Ko te manu e aki ana ti miro, nona te ngahere.
Ko te manu e kai ana matauranga, nona te ao’.
The bird that eats of the miro owns the forest,
the bird that eats of knowledge will gain the world.
We are calling out for volunteers to help Raglan Area School to plant 5,000 eco-sourced native seedlings alongside the beloved Kaitoke Peninsula walking track. We have two event days coming up and are calling out for volunteers to help us restore the whenua right where the children of Whaingaroa can enjoy it.
Everyone in the community is welcome to be part of this long term journey to enhance an important community space.
To register for the Community Day on Saturday August 6th - please fill out the form below. The event is whānau-friendly so feel free to bring along the little ones - they will love to see the trees growing in future years!
If you are available to help with the schools day - the more the merrier as we need to guide the tamariki - please follow this link here: Schools Day Registrations
If you want to help with delivery of the event in any way we are always looking for support- please contact:
Sam Judd
Event Director
sam@whakauka.org
021 058 9349
Event Details
Schools day 4th of August:
Please note that weather is always unpredictable and the safety of the tamariki is our paramount concern. If needbe, we will postpone to the 5th of August as a bad weather backup - we will let you know by email once you have registered. If it really turns to custard - we will shift the whole event to the following week and let you know.
TIMING:
10am - 3pm Meet at the Raglan Area School carpark at the end of Norrie Avenue and look for the Whaingaroa Environment Centre tents to sign in. You can leave whenever you want - but please sign out so that nobody gets left behind!
PARKING:
Parking will be limited - so please park before the school on Norrie Avenue or even better - walk or bring a bicycle!
LUNCH:
Thanks to the generous support of Meridian Energy - the local Kai Kart will be providing a delicious lunch for everyone. Please make sure you fill out any dietary requirements on the registration form here: Schools Day Registrations
Community 6th of August:
Our bad weather contingency for this day will be the following week, on Saturday the 13th of August. We will let you know by email if we make this call.
TIMING:
10am - 3pm Meet at the Raglan Area School carpark at the end of Norrie Avenue and look for the Whaingaroa Environment Centre tents to sign in. You can leave whenever you want - but please sign out so that nobody gets left behind!
PARKING:
Parking will be limited - so please park before the school on Norrie Avenue or even better - walk or bring a bicycle!
LUNCH:
Thanks to the generous support of Meridian Energy - the local Kai Kart will be providing a delicious lunch for everyone. Please make sure you fill out any dietary requirements on the registration form below
Remember to bring:
Sturdy, closed-toe shoes that you don’t mind getting a bit muddy, this is critical for Health & Safety considerations. Hiking shoes are great!
Gloves (if you have them- some will be provided)
Spades (if you have them - some will be provided)
Warm and waterproof clothes. At least one warm top layer and a rain jacket.
Sun hat and sunscreen.
Reusable water bottle (filled up and ready to go)
Bring a camera (optional). We would love to see your event photos!
We will provide:
Trees and planting site
A planting tutorial
Kai and water
Health & safety documentation and briefing
First aid kits and first aid trained crew
Photographs
Thanks to our awesome supporters!
