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What is the point of gumboot day?
It’s a fun way for kiwis to join in the mental health conversation, while raising money to provide FREE and timely counselling for any young person in need. 100% of donations deposited by you into the Kiwibank Gumboot Friday account goes to counselling for young people by registered mental health practitioners.
Is gumboot throwing a sport?
The Gumboot Throw (also known as Wellington Throw in the UK) is a popular sport in many rural areas of the Commonwealth. It is popular in England with many towns hosting local competitions, throughout New Zealand particularly in the town of Taihape, which is considered the world’s Gumboot throwing capital.
What is gumboot day New Zealand?
Gumboot Day is a native celebration of Taihape, New Zealand. It occurs the Tuesday after Easter, and has been a regular event since 1985. It is a celebration of all things to do with gumboots, and includes the gumboot throwing contest. The aim of the festival is to break the world record for the longest gumboot throw.
Why was gumboot day created?
It was decided to attempt to halt the traffic on State Highway One by providing a promotional activity to entice travellers to stop and see what Taihape had to offer: Gumboot Day was born. It was decided to make the most of the busiest traffic day of the year when the shops would also be open.
What does I am hope do?
I AM HOPE aims to promote positive attitudinal societal change around mental health throughout New Zealand, and fund private care and counselling for young people stuck-in-the-mud on waiting lists.
What is gumboot Friday all about?
Gumboot Friday is an initiative created by I AM HOPE to provide FREE kids counselling in a timely manner. 100% of all money raised goes straight to the qualified counsellors in our database, with no hidden costs.
How do you play Welly wanging?
There are four standard techniques for Welling Wanging – one handed (most common, using a single hand to toss the wellie), double handed (used with a large-sized wellie with both hands), between the legs (used by beginners, throws the wellie from between the legs while facing towards the target) and backward throw ( …
Who invented gumboots?
Arthur Wellesley
Gumboots were invented in the early 1800’s by Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington. Prior to the gumboot, the Duke (well known in history for his victory at the Battle of Waterloo) wore soft calfskin boots called Hessians to battle.
Who wrote the gumboot song?
Fred Dagg
Actually, it should be apologies to Billy Connolly – it’s a myth that Fred Dagg wrote the The Gumboot Song. Connolly penned it as “If it wisnae fur yer wellys”. But here goes. Gumboots they are wonderful, gumboots they are swell.
What are Mike King’s achievements?
He is well known for his work on mental health advocacy, which began in 2009 with his radio show, The Nutters Club. It was broadcast on New Zealand’s Radio Live and then Newstalk ZB. He founded The Key to Life Charitable Trust, in 2012 which promotes suicide prevention and suicide awareness.
What is the #iamhope?
I AM HOPE is the youth and community focused support group run by The Key to Life Charitable Trust, started by Mike King. We know kids want to take agency of their own mental health development AND their communities’.