What’s new

WHAT’S NEW - NGA MEA HOU

IKA BAR

Building on the success of the Oyster and Bubbles bar in 2016, the Gables House lawn has been transformed into an intimate space for those looking to indulge in some fine hors d’oeuvres and wine. Tickets are $30 per person and include two glasses of Alan Scott Cecilia Brut NV and Salmon three ways! There are four sessions available over the festival weekend and each session is 60 minutes. Spaces are limited and entry is restricted to ticket holders only, so head along to the Information Centre and they’ll let you know if tickets are still available.

WORLD OF WORDS

Celebrate the written and spoken word with us as part of the new World of Words programme, which features artists, authors, poets, entrepreneurs and even a scientist and doctor duo. The line-up is a mixture of readings, presentations, interviews as well as a poetry slam and the aim of each session is to encourage ongoing and informed conversation.

See pages 22-24 for the full line-up and World of Words schedule.

REUSABLE COFFEE CUPS

Back by popular demand! As part of the Zero Waste strategy, Shell NZ has designed reusable coffee cups. The cups will not only save on waste, but the funds raised from the sale of these cups will go to the Tiaki te Mauri o Parininihi Trust to help bring Ko -kako back to Taranaki. Ko -kako were once widespread throughout the lowland forests of Aoteaora, but predation and loss of habitat have taken a heavy toll. They’re famous for their haunting call, like deep ringing bells. Each reusable coffee cup purchase will help the Ko -kako call be heard again. Cups are available for purchase for $7 at all coffee outlets and at the WOStore.

Don’t forget to download the official WOMAD NZ App for all your timetable and information needs! A new feature this year is the build your own itinerary, add performances and workshops to create your personal WOMAD itinerary and get notifications 15 minutes before they start. It’s also your festival guide with information on artists and traders, and on-site extras. Available on the App Store and Google Play.

Images: Globelet

WITT RECHARGE ZONE

Recharge and relax in the WITT recharge area! Charge your phone for FREE with their fast charging stations while you recharge on a bean bag, or get your glam on with their free metallic temporary tattoos for the young and young at heart. Look out for the recharge space by the top entrance next to the WOstore.

WATER FOUNTAINS

Say goodbye to disposable water bottles, we have! WOMAD will no longer be selling disposable water bottles, we believe water is a resource that should always be free and we’re also committed to doing out part to reduce the amount of waste that ends up going to landfill. The WOMAD site features a number of water fountains (marked on the map, pages 34–35). You can either buy a Globelet reusable water bottle or bring your own (non-glass) bottle and fill up at one of the fountains. Filtered, chilled water and sparkling water is also available to purchase. Check out page 45 for more information!