Last week we went to a few schools to present awards to the students who took part in The Roots event. We did a short presentation about the event and we played our promotional video for next year’s intake. The staff and students enjoyed every slide with laughter and some had their mouths wide open. … Continue reading »
Today marked the first annual Street Trash Sculpture Clash Competition organised by THESE INTERESTING TIMES, Davian Lorson from Rooftop Media and VibraCorp. The event took place at Otara, South Auckland. Also, it was the week of ‘Keep New Zealand Beautiful’ and the annual inorganic rubbish collection in South Auckland. The piles of junk were perfect … Continue reading »
Moana Nui A Kiwa (Teaser) from Martin Leung-Wai on Vimeo. 8000 Bottles, 32 Students, 4 tribes and 1 FISH. The Tribes of Te Ika O Tara battle it out with 2000 crystals (plastic bottles) each to fulfil the spiritual life of Te Ika O Tara. Who will win the battle? It is up to you … Continue reading »
2000 Bottles: The Roots introduces Tribe Raybotz (Teaser) from Martin Leung-Wai on Vimeo.
The final showdown for Oka was an awesome experience. 26 May 2012 Otara Town Centre Total amount of bottles = 2000 Bottle Type = Green Element = Earth TRIBE OKA These students did an amazing job overcoming these obstacles and they managed to finish on time. The Roots competition ended at 4pm sharp. Wow!! The … Continue reading »
The final showdown for Raybotz. 26 May 2012 Otara Town Centre Total amount of bottles = 2000 Bottle Type = Clear Element = Wind TRIBE RAYBOTZ These students did an amazing job overcoming these obstacles and they managed to finish on time. The Roots competition ended at 4pm sharp. Wow!! The students have gained not … Continue reading »
The final showdown for Moana Nui A Kiwa was an awesome experience. 26 May 2012 Otara Town Centre Total amount of bottles = 2000 Bottle Type = Blue Element = Water TRIBE MOANA NUI A KIWA These students did an amazing job overcoming these obstacles and they managed to finish on time. The Roots competition … Continue reading »
The final showdown for Te Ahi Ka was an awesome experience. 26 May 2012 Otara Town Centre Total amount of bottles = 2000 Bottle Type = Amber Element = Fire TRIBE TE AHI KA These students did an amazing job overcoming these obstacles and they managed to finish on time. The Roots competition ended at … Continue reading »
The Roots FINAL BUILD!! 26 May 2012 OTARA TOWN CENTRE The Roots competition continues from the previous day of intense design and build. We begin a lot earlier and we notice the town centre packed out with a lot of people coming from the flea market. This is my favourite part of The Roots. The … Continue reading »
The Roots: Grow and Prosper begins!! 25 May 2012 Otara Town Centre An amazing event and a great response from the public. This is what you call community interaction mixed with creative high school students and 8000 plastic bottles causing curiosity in Otara Town Centre. Here are the students warming up for the battle!! Check … Continue reading »
