Abel Tasman Beach

Last week Room 10 were discussing the fundraising that was happening around the Abel Tasman Beach in the South Island.
There is a private beach which was being sold, but the New Zealand government were not willing to buy it. As a result a givealittle campaign was started with people across the country donating money to raise the required funds to make an offer on the beach.

In Room 10 we decided that we wanted to take part in the fundraising and donated $20. The following day we were contacted by the New Zealand Herald, as we were one of the last people to donate to the campaign and they wanted to find out more about our decision.

We were surprised to be contacted, and the following day were contacted by the Manawatu Standard and then the local Bush Telegraph.

Click on the links below to read the full articles.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11591699

http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/77046713/pahiatua-school-helps-push-abel-tasman-beach-bid-campaign-over-the-line