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  • Opening Blessing

      16 May 2021
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    Thanks everyone for supporting the opening of the new accessible swings today.

    So awesome to see such a great turnout in the gale northerlies.

    Big shout outs to:

    *Jacob for kick starting this journey and showing up on your day off.

    *Attitude TV for filming Cyrus’ journey.

    *Newlands Intermediate Principal Ms Lowe & Whaea Lena & their Kapa Haka Group for the wonderful aroha and waiata.

    *Ngā Hau e Whā o Paparārangi for the beautiful blessing and address.

    *Newlands College for your kind words.

    *Jill, Rebecca, Matt & the WCC park ranger.

    *MP Greg O’Connor for mucking in and supporting accessibility.

    *Cyrus’ friends and whanau and last but not least the wonderful local community.

    May you all enjoy for many years to come.

    Arohanui Kris and Cyrus

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  • Finished swings on Breakfast TV 7.45am 14 May

      13 May 2021
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    Kia Ora Whanau

    Quick shout out to let you know Cyrus will be on Breakfast TV Friday 14 May at 7.45am on Tv1 showing off the finished accessible swings.

    Thanks for all your awesome support!!

    🥰🥰

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    • 14/05/2021 by Denise

      Dear Cyrus. I saw you and your lovely Mum on the tele this morning. You both did so well, you didn't even look nervous. Huge congratulations for achieving your goal. Be very proud.

  • Accessible Swing Opening 10am 16 May 2021

      7 May 2021
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    Nau mai, Haere mai !

    The accessible swing opening will be at 10am on 16 May 2021.

    We want to say a huge thanks to all our supporters and welcome you to come to the opening.

    Attitude TV and TVNZ will be filming on the day.

    The programme is attached below. If you can help on the day let us know :)

    See you there !!

    Arohanui, Kris and Cyrus xxx

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  • Frame is up

      1 May 2021
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    Kia Ora whanau

    The swing frame is up and looking great! I was even able to pick the colour myself.

    Surfacing and swing installation starts week 3 May.

    I will update you again soon with the details for the opening party.

    It will be in the next 2 weeks.

    You are all invited.

    Watch this space 👍👍🏽

    Thank you for all your support.

    Arohanui, Cyrus

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    • 02/05/2021 by Bunny

      Hi Cyrus, that is awesome news. You must be feeling very proud. Bunny

  • Work begins!

      7 April 2021
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    Kia Ora whanau

    Exciting times! The fencing went up this week and the digger starts soon.

    WCC confirmed work will start the week 4 May and be finished the week of 10 May.

    Watch this space for updates👍

    Arohanui Cyrus

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    • 08/04/2021 by Shona

      Good news. Thanks for the update. Sooo looking forward to the end result.

    • 08/04/2021 by New

      Hi Cyrus & Kris

      WOW - what great news :-)

      How exciting to think that the swings will be finished in May

      - cant wait to see pictures of you using the finished swings !!

      Arohanui - Chrissy

  • Cyrus wins a Welly Award

      18 March 2021
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    Kia Ora koutou te whanau

    I’m pleased to let you know know that through your wonderful support Cyrus won the Youth Award at the Wellys last night for philanthropy.

    Thanks to the Nikau Foundation (Alice and team) for recognising his achievements in fundraising for his swing project. So many more can benefit.

    Check out the photos in the Gallery.

    Arohanui - Kris and Cyrus

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    • 18/03/2021 by Jo-Ann

      Wow!! Congratulations Cyrus, what a blessing you are! Rewarded for your hard work.

      Kind Regards

      Jo-Ann

    • 18/03/2021 by Jill

      Congratulations Cyrus. Your persistence and determination to find a solution has been well rewarded. It's wonderful so many young people will benefit from the swings.

      Kind regards

      Jill K

  • Progress update

      18 February 2021

    Kia Ora whanau, I have a great update!

    WCC has started work to prioritise the swing frame manufacture. This should be done in 3-4 weeks. The swing seats themselves will take 2 weeks to freight 1 and 1 week to manufacture.

    We are waiting for timeframes for the surfacing and installation. This is great progress.

    In the meantime we are exploring bronze plaques to go with the swings.

    Im open to suggestions from our wonderful supporters (25 word max).

    “Swings kindly donated by Cyrus Dahl and supporters ...???”

    Arohanui Cyrus 🥰

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    • 19/02/2021 by Mark

      Great news!

      Maybe "Swings kindly donated by Cyrus Dahl and friends"

      All the best

      Mark

    • 19/02/2021 by Kiri

      A suggestion 🌺♥️

      "Swings kindly donated by Cyrus Dahl and supporters

      Mā tātou te takaro

      Play is for all"

  • More swings in more parks!!

      12 February 2021

    Kia Ora whanau and thank you for your generous donations!! We have not only met our target but now we can add even more swings at other parks in Wellington!

    We met with WCC and they will support a wider rollout across other parks using the additional funds you have all helped raise!!

    This means the community will get an additional 4 swings, over and above the 2 swings in cyrus’ original project. (6 in total!).

    WCC has agreed to include 2 new swings at the Newlands Park upgrade. (There were no accessible swings in this new upgrade).

    AND new swings in the up-coming builds at Shorland Park, Island Bay and Cummings Park Ngaio.

    This means accessible swings in a total of 5 Parks in Welly because of your help. 🥰

    Thank you for all your support 🌹

    Arohanui Cyrus 🥰👊🏽💪🏽

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    • 13/02/2021 by New

      Kris & Cyrus - what an amazing effort - I'm so proud of what you have achieved!!.

      What big hearts you both have!!

      I cant wait to see the swings built and then get a photo of Cyrus on the swing with big happy smiles

      Arohanui & Blessings to you both, Chrissy xx

    • 13/02/2021 by LeeAnne

      What wonderful news to read this morning! Well done everyone!! And especially all the amazing work, determination and aroha to you both, Cyrus and Kris!! We all forward to seeing and hearing about progress and of course to you Cyrus when you take your "first swing"! Arohanui LeeAnne

  • Tv1 interview now 8.15am Wed 10 Feb

      9 February 2021

    Just a quick update to let you know we’ve been moved into prime time tomorrow at 8.15am.

    Tune in to see Cyrus talk about his swing project 👍

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  • Newsflash!! Breakfast Tv1 8.45am Wed 10 Feb for live interview with Cyrus

      1 February 2021

    Thank you everyone for your wonderful support.

    Cyrus will be talking about his swing project with Jacob from Breakfast on Tv1 at 8.45am Wed 10 Feb. Tune in 👍👍

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