Kia ora @FirstName,

This event will take place outdoors by the firepit at The Camp in Hāwea. We invite you to treat this event as a picnic - BYO food and beverage as you would at a picnic. We also ask that you dress for the weather, and bring either a picnic blanket or low picnic chair (so as not to obstruct the view of others). We will have a very limited number of bench seats for those that are unable to sit on the ground or stand. Wao will also have bags of marshmallows and sticks for the kids (or adults!). Should the weather turn, we will be in the Geodome at The Camp and will communicate this with you on the day.

The address for The Camp is 1208 Lake Hawea - Makarora Rd. Please see attached site map for access to the place. Wao will have volunteers stationed at the entryways to direct you once you arrive, so please arrive with time to park your car/bike before the event begins. We also ask that you please consider how you travel to the event - bike, walk, carpool - it all makes a difference.

Have you filled out our pre-event survey yet?

If you haven’t already, we ask that you please fill out the following pre-event survey. Wao is surveying Wao Summit attendees this year, to track the impact our events have on our community and individual attitudes and lifestyle. This survey is part one of two that we will be asking you to complete. Please fill this survey out before attending events at the Summit, and note you only need to fill it out ONCE.

FILL OUT SURVEY

Invitation to attend Opening Ceremony 25 October 9am - 10am Wānaka Lakefront

You are invited to join us for the opening of the Wao Summit 2022, led by Ron Bull, Tumuaki Whakaako at Otago Polytechnic. Setting the scene for the week, the opening will be held at the Wānaka Lakefront opposite the Dinosaur Park. All are welcome and entry is free.

What can you do to help us keep our event impact down?

Bring a refillable drink bottle with you to the event.
Take a reusable cup and container with you for coffee and food in town.
Consider how you travel to our events. Bike, walk or carpool with others. Coming from Hāwea or Albert Town, try out the new shuttle service trial (the more people who try it out the more demand is created for future public transport). Wao have also created a document if you wanted to connect with others for carpooling.

Please also take note of our event code of conduct and our COVID-19 Policy.

We look forward to seeing you at the event. Any questions please contact anna@wao.co.nz

Ngā mihi nui,

Wao Team