It’s not OK Launched in Waimarino
24 July 2012
Two billboards featuring a range of local people have got people talking about family violence in Ohakune and Raetihi.
Unveiling of the billboards marks the start of the Waimarino It's not OK Campaign which has been put together by a range of community groups and individuals.
Messages for the billboards were the winning entries in a competition at Ruapehu College which drew 97%particpation from students.
In Ohakune we hit the slopes not each other!
Treat family with respect, it's what we expect!
Students were briefed about family violence and shown some examples of other campaigns around New Zealand.
The winners received free haircuts from a local hairdresser.
Spokesperson Peter Porter shoulder tapped people from all walks of life for the billboards to represent the diverse community in Waimarino and there is a groundswell of support for more actions.
"The township is still buzzing, and the support for future events is tremendous."
The Waimarino Campaign is funded by the national It's not OK Campaign.
Unveiling of the billboards marks the start of the Waimarino It's not OK Campaign which has been put together by a range of community groups and individuals.
Messages for the billboards were the winning entries in a competition at Ruapehu College which drew 97%particpation from students.
In Ohakune we hit the slopes not each other!
Treat family with respect, it's what we expect!
Students were briefed about family violence and shown some examples of other campaigns around New Zealand.
The winners received free haircuts from a local hairdresser.
Spokesperson Peter Porter shoulder tapped people from all walks of life for the billboards to represent the diverse community in Waimarino and there is a groundswell of support for more actions.
"The township is still buzzing, and the support for future events is tremendous."
The Waimarino Campaign is funded by the national It's not OK Campaign.
