What does the day involve?
- 9:30am Registration opens at Bremner Road. Tea and coffee served.
- 10:00am Karakia from local iwi, opening words from Sustainable Coastlines and Auranga.
- 10:15am Planting demonstration and safety briefing
- 12:30pm Return to home base for lunch.
- 13:00pm Photo and quick formalities.
- 13:15pm Either we head back out and plant any remaining plants or we wrap things up.
What do you need to bring?
- Closed-toe sturdy shoes, such as sneakers, sports shoes, tramping boots or gumboots are required for participation.
- Warm and waterproof clothes: NZ weather is unpredictable. Bring at least one warm top layer and a rain jacket.
- Sun hat and sun cream.
- Reusable water bottle, filled-up and ready to go – we will have plenty of refills.
- Snacks (lunch will be provided).
- Camera (optional) – this is a unique and beautiful location and we’d love to see your photos. Use #loveyourcoast on social media or email to shelley@sustainablecoastlines.org
- Your old mobile phone to recycle through the RE:Mobile phone recycling scheme.
What did Sustainable Coastlines provide?
- Trees and planting site
- A planting tutorial
- Gloves
- Spades
- Drinks: Water and juice plus tea and coffee for adults
- A light lunch
- Health & safety documents and briefing
- First aid kits and first aid trained staff
- Photographs
- Our Love Your Water presentation delivered on-site by our experienced ambassadors
For more information contact Shelley on shelley@sustainablecoastlines.org.