This history-making event was organised by local group SOUL
(Save Our Unique Landscape), who wanted to create a celebration on land at Ihumātao
which is currently under threat from a proposed housing development. Thousands of people turned out on a stunning
Summer’s day to see the many great acts, and to sample the delicious food and workshops that
were on offer.
To show our support for the cause, Friends of the Farm offered
to help by creating a zero waste event, and to feed all the hardworking
volunteers on the day. Prior to the
event, we worked with food vendors to help them source compostable packaging,
and funded Koia Teinakore (ME Family Services) and his awesome team to man bin
stations.
Four bin stations were
dotted around the event, and we were thrilled by how respectful concert attendees
were, with minimal litter left behind to clean up. Everyone truly grasped the
significance of this special place. Friends
of the Farm was pleased to be able to contribute our mahi as a koha to the hard
working SOUL campaigners, who’re tirelessly working to save a very special
place in our community.
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