twentytwo: planting shrubs for WRDA
By MAS Team
Who are you and what do you do in your day-to-day job?
We are the IT Test team at MAS.
Who did you help today?
Wellington Riding for the Disabled.
Why did you choose them?
To get out there and assist an amazing community organisation.
What did you do?
We planted grasses, shrubs, and trees.
What did you enjoy most?
Learning about this history of WRDA. From their move from Keneperu to Battle Hill and the construction of the new arena. It was clear to see the hard work that had been undertaken to build the new arena and how amazing the WRDA team are.
What did you learn from the experience?
Park Ranger Jobe explained the difference between Manuka and Kanuka and how to remember it.
How can I help?
They are always looking for volunteers and you can find more information on their website.
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Comment on this Facebook post (or on any other of our advent calendar posts) and like our Facebook page before 24 December, and be in to win a $500 prezzie card or one of five $100 prezzie cards or one of five Bum Bag Survival Kits!
We'd love to hear your stories about wonderful organisations, amazing people, and initiatives in your community. Tag them in the comments and tell us what makes them special.
This December we want to celebrate all those generous and kind-hearted people out there who contribute to the greater good, give their time and help others. Here at MAS, each staff member is given one day per year to give back to community. They pitch in for a wide variety of organisations and causes and we'll share their stories as our #masforgood advent calendar.
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