 |  | | Westpac staff plant at MacKays Crossing |
Take a break from your desk, do some team-building and help
out the environment at the same time.
Corporate planting days in the regional parks are a great
opportunity to spend time outside your workplace and get to know
the other people in your team or wider business. Plus you'll be
able to come back later and enjoy the "fruits" of your
labours. Or at least watch the birds doing so.
Other activities include "releasing" plants from
competition (a great stress-buster!) and potting up seedlings,
ideal for the less energetic.
How does it work?
The first step is to contact us at
parks@gw.govt.nz or phone
Parks and Forests on 384 5708. We will discuss:
- what day and date(s) would suit you. We can arrange for
weekdays or weekends - whatever suits.
- where you are based, and would like to go
- how many people will be involved. Group sizes can range from
around 10 to 80 people.
We will identify a suitable planting site and dates, and confirm
these with you. We can provide photos and a summary of what needs
to be done, to help inspire your team.
Who does what?
- The company provides a BBQ lunch, milk and biscuits for
lunch, morning and afternoon tea. It also needs to bring oils and
sauces, cooking utensils, dishes, plates and cutlery.
- GW provides shelter, up to two gas BBQs, tables, chairs,
hot water and tea kits (with coffee, tea, sugar, cups
etc). Our park rangers and staff supervise and
assist with the planting. And of course we provide the plants!
Plus we have spare spades and gloves.
- The staff provide the muscle. They need to wear warm clothes,
bring a rain jacket and hat, and a spade and gardening gloves if
they have them. Some staff will be needed to help prepare
lunch.
 | | | Park ranger John briefs the Westpac team | |
|  | | Releasing plants from weeds |
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