Fair Trade City Wellington has announced a fabulous line-up of events for Fair Trade Fortnight 2012. Show your support for fair trade by getting out and about- every choice matters! Choose fair!
Friday 4th May:
Fairtrade Cocktails with Mayor Celia Wade-Brown
Mayor Celia Wade-Brown will toast the Fairtrade community at the official launch of Fair Trade Fortnight in Wellington.
- Friday 4th May 5.30-7.00pm, Hawthorn Lounge, 82 Tory St
- Please RSVP to Liz at wellington.fairtrade@gmail.com
Saturday 5th May:
Global Poverty Project ‘Fairtrade Fiesta!’
Join a spontaneous celebration to raise awareness about Fairtrade.
- Saturday 5th May 12.00 midday, Upper Cuba Mall
- Meet at Te Aro Campus – Victoria University at 11.30am.
- Find the event on Facebook, or email zhanganna@myvuw.ac.nz
Wednesday 9th May:
VicIDS Fairtrade Forum & Desserts with PNG Coffee Producer Michael Toliman
Hear first-hand about Fairtrade from a PNG coffee producer and Fair Trade NZ. Talks followed by delicious (and free!) Fairtrade desserts and discussion about the VicIDS “Make Vic Fairtrade” campaign.
- Wednesday 9th May 5.30-7.30pm
- Kelburn Campus, Victoria University
Saturday 12th of May:
Trade Aid for World Fair Trade Day: A Party for the Whole Family
World Fair Trade Day entertainment, coffee / hot chocolate tastings and activities, including musical entertainment, stilt walkers, henna and face painting, colouring competition and speeches.
- Saturday 12th May 11.00am-3.00pm
- Trade Aid Store, Cnr Victoria and Bond St
Friday 18th May:
A Fairtrade Breakfast in the City
Mayor Celia Wade-Brown, MP Grant Roberston, entertaining MCs and fascinating speakers for some early morning Fairtrade fun. Tickets include a light breakfast, unlimited coffee and a free Fairtrade goodie bag.
- Friday 18th May 7.30-9.00am. Doors open 7.00am
- Upstairs at St James Theatre, Courtenay Place
VicIDS Hosts ‘Oxfam’s Biggest Coffee Break on Campus’
Victoria International Development Society will be handing out delicious Fairtrade coffee for a gold coin donation and spreading awareness about Fairtrade through pamphlets and friendly conversation.
- Friday 18th May 10.00am-2.00pm
- Kelburn Campus, Victoria University
Saturday 19th May:
A Fine Affair
A night of fine dining on Fairtrade food, to be accompanied by the sweet sounds of local musicians and the entertainment of an awesome auction.
- Saturday 19th May7.30pm
- Newtown Community Centre
- Please RSVP to Renee at renee.rushton@gmail.com
Sunday 20th May:
Conscious Consumers Nationwide Carrotmob
Part of a nationwide event, consumers will mass-purchase from a Fairtrade Conscious Consumers cafe that commits to positive changes in their business. This year Celcius Cafe has out-bidded the competition! Follow Conscious Consumers on Facebook for more info.
- Sunday 20 May 2.00-4.00pm
- Wellington cafe at Celcius Cafe, Petone
During Fair Trade Fortnight we will be represented at a Fair Trade Coffee Break held at Parliament Buildings, co-hosted by major parties and supported by Oxfam New Zealand.
For more information on any of these events, please contact Liz at wellington.fairtrade@gmail.com
