The Wairoa Schools Kapa Haka Festival is an outdoor event. Please come prepared for warm and sunny conditions.
Sun protection
We recommend that everyone attending:
- Wears a sun hat and suitable clothing.
- Applies sunscreen before arriving and reapplies it during the day.
- Uses shaded areas where available.
- Takes regular breaks from direct sun, particularly during the hottest part of the day.
Hydration
Please bring a named, refillable water bottle and drink water regularly throughout the day.
Schools should ensure their students have access to drinking water and are encouraged to drink regularly.
If someone becomes unwell
If you or someone in your group feels dizzy, faint, nauseous or unwell, move to a shaded area and notify a Festival staff member.
First Aid will be available throughout the festival.
For urgent medical assistance, go directly to the First Aid Station. In a life-threatening emergency, call 111.