Whānau are invited to support the working bee at Arapawanui.

• Saturday 18 March 2023
• 9am to 4pm

There are some important things to be aware of:

Transport:

• 4×4 highly recommended
• please car pool from Tangoio as there will be limited vehicle access
• be prepared to walk a distance

Route:

Please note that parts of SH2 are closed so you must use Tangoio Settlement Rd instead.

• From Napier, travel north along SH2. There is a road closure sign but if you tell the people there what you are doing they will let you through.
• Just before Tangoio Marae, turn right into Tangoio Settlement Rd (as if you are going to Waipātiki).
• Turn left after the bridge and follow the road.
• At the turn-off to Waipātiki rd go left instead and follow Tangoio Settlement Rd which will take you to SH2.
• Turn first right into Aropaoanui Rd.

Health & Safety:

• be aware of similar risks & hazards as at Tangoio: contaminated silt, heavy machinery, forestry slash, unstable hillsides
• proper safety footwear is a must

Please bring:

• PPE (personal protective equipment) such as masks, glasses, rubber gloves, preferably steel-capped boots, long sleeves
• First Aid kits
• hand sanitiser
• your own water to drink (lunch will be provided)
• shovels & wheelbarrows