Monday 27th February 2012
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Unitec O Week Boosts Student Culture And Community
Today the Unitec campuses swarmed with excited students ready to kick off their academic year. The Unitec “Hub” was
buzzing with giveaways, interactive zones and a lunchtime welcome back concert featuring “Sassy and the Pocketbook”.
Highlights over the Unitec two week Orientation programme are the Kids Day Out, Sports competitions, Lipton Ice Tea
Sliptonslide, Inflatable Skinny soccer field, The Edge road runners, Mai FM street team, SDNZ hip hop dances,
International Food Day , State Survivor competition, Les Mills demonstrations, Free BBQ’s, Outdoor film nights, Pizza
Party, Eating competitions and the big event Sounds in the Sun.
“The most important part of Orientation is that it welcomes students to the Unitec community. O week is the best way to
connect with new people and make friends! It’s more than just fun and games. It’s about creating a sense of belonging.
Creating an environment of connection and growth. In saying that we also know how to have a hell of a good time! We aim
to run positive social events that impact our student body and community” Says newly elected student president Shannon
Pennefather.
The highlight of orientation is undoubtedly Unitec presents “Lipton Ice Tea Sounds in the Sun” on Saturday 3rd March
2012. The pack in has already began and tickets are flying out the door.
The festival last year raised funds for Christchurch and this year is proud to be partnering with the Ministry of Social
Development, to promote a positive anti-violence message alongside the “It’s Not O.K. Campaign”.
“It’s hands down the best line up we have had in five years! Who can beat Shapeshifter, Katchafire, 1814, Kidz in
Space, Bulletproof featuring Rugged Tekniques and Annabel Fay, DJ Sir-Vere, Unknown Peace along with the world winning
Prestige Dance Crew!” Says the event manager Adam Basham.
Tickets are selling fast as General Admission tickets are only $20 from dashtickets.co.nz.
It will be a day of not only great kiwi music but patrons can also expect interactive zones, food vendors, licensed
areas, market stalls and free Lipton Ice Tea.
Thanks to our 2012 sponsors Unitec, Lipton Ice Tea, The Edge, Juice TV, Speight’s Summit, Mai FM, George FM, Snap Star
Live, VnC Cocktails, Skinny, Rip It Up Magazine & Dash Tickets.
For more information visit dashtickets.co.nz or soundsinthesun.co.nz
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