Volunteers needed to join A Taste of Matarangi organising committee
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Volunteers needed to join A Taste of Matarangi organising committee

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Volunteers needed to join A Taste of Matarangi organising committee

After being unable to hold A Taste of Matarangi festival in 2020 and 2021, the current organising committee are keen to get planning started for another successful event in 2022. The committee can’t do this without the community’s help and the call has gone out for new volunteers to register their interest with the events team by 13th June 2021.
 


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Get involved – volunteer for A Taste of Matarangi

While the impacts of Covid-19 has seen two years where the festival was unable to be held, the organising committee are now looking firmly to the festivals future. The A Taste of Matarangi event team work together to make a real difference in the local community. The contribution of many volunteers are an important part of making the festival a successful event. 

Extra pairs of hands are now required to plan and deliver this iconic local event for 2022. 

Here’s a fantastic opportunity to join our events team and support the delivery of the A Taste of Matarangi 2022 festival. If you have skills we need and would be interested in volunteering your time to be part of progressing this wonderful event, we would love to hear from you! 

– A Taste of Matarangi Event Coordinator, Bronwyn Ririnui

The organising committee needs volunteers who can contribute skills in the following areas:

  • Event management experience 
  • Marketing 
  • Communication and people management 
  • Organisational skills and creativity 
  • Flexible & positive thinking, energetic, passionate and enthusiastic  

Where to register your interest to assist 

Click on the related link to our volunteer job section below to contact the organising committee by the 13th June.

Background to the A Taste of Matarangi Festival

The A Taste of Matarangi festival is held in picturesque Matarangi. It has regularly attracted thousands of foodies and music lovers keen to enjoy the unique beachside vibe, great local music and food, craft beers and wine. Since the festival was first held in 2013 the event committee have raised over $90,000 through fundraising and donations to benefit local charity groups including Kuaotunu Land Search and Rescue and Coromandel Rescue Helicopter.  

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