WHAT ARE WE DOING & WHERE?

On Friday we’re taking the trip up to Nelson, stopping at Murchison along the way. We’ll be staying at Tahuna Beach Kiwi Holiday Park so we’ll be dropping our gear there and then heading out for a couple of hours of volunteering in the afternoon with Tasman Environmental Trust.

Saturday morning will be dedicated to working with community groups around Nelson including...

Restore: Cleaning the space for the pop-up shop, organising clothes to be sold. The money made from ReStore goes to Habitat for Humanity that aims to provide whanaus with a stable, safe and healthy place to live through 3 main programmes; progressive home ownership (from renting to owning), repairing homes, and housing solutions (double-lined curtains, providing rental opportunities).

Brook Waimārama Sanctuary : Tree planting, weeding. The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary is a place that protects endangered animals and plants. The Sanctuary aims to protect wildlife and connect people to the environment in a way that promotes environmental responsibility.

Keep Richmond Beautiful: Track building and maintenance. This community group was formed to enhance the Richmond area for the betterment of the community.

You’ll have the rest of the afternoon and night to catch up with new friends over dinner on the shore of Tahunanui Beach. There may even be a chance for a cheeky thrift store crawl!!

WHEN?

Meet at 7:30am Friday 7th May at the Haere Roa car park where we will be vaning to our accommodation at Tahuna Beach in Nelson. We come back on Sunday 9th May, aiming to arrive by 5pm at the latest.

TICKETS

Tickets and refunds will be available until May 5th at 2pm, for all UC students 18 years or older (you don't have to be a member of the SVA). For a refund let us know at ucsecretary@sva.org.nz, and include your student number. If all tickets are sold, still register and you will be put on the waitlist. If someone asks for a refund and you are at the top of the waitlist, you will be notified and can claim a ticket.