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Save Opoutere Youth Hostel

$720 donated
Given by 7 generous donors in one year

Opoutere Youth Hostel is a unique rural NZ hostel. We are fighting to keep the hostel open as was agreed at the YHA AGM.

Waikato

Opoutere Youth Hostel is a unique rural hostel on the Coromandel coast which is a treasured retreat for Kiwis and tourists. The YHA board is planning to close the hostel despite opposition from YHA members, and despite a decision made at the last AGM to keep it open. Opoutere Hostel Protection Society is a passionate group of both YHA members and public supporters, determined to challenge the YHA's Board's decision to close the Opoutere Hostel.

In November 2017, the YHA AGM passed two resolutions:

1. That the YHA National Board shall recognise the Opoutere Hostel Group and consult with them fully in any decision(s) regarding the future of the Opoutere YHA Hostel. (No dissent or abstention.)

2. That the YHA National Board shall defer the decision regarding the future of Opoutere Hostel for 12 months to enable fully informed consultation amongst all interested parties. (Majority 63% of votes.)

Despite these decisions at the AGM, the YHA National Board closed the doors to visitors at Opoutere in March 2018.

Support our movement to open the doors and keep Opoutere Hostel open.

Marion Steel's involvement (page creator)

Opoutere Youth Hostel is loved by many kiwis and overseas visitors. Lets keep it open.

Use of funds

All funds raised will be used to cover necessary expenses to support the campaign to keep Opoutere Hostel open. This may include, but not be limited to, legal fees, mediation fees, meeting room hire, printing costs, etc.

All Funds Raised Benefit: The campaign to Save Opoutere Hostel

Funds will be paid to a verified Bank account of the Opoutere Hostel Protection Society.

Verified Payee: Stephen Lace (Treasurer)

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Latest donations

Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 06 May 2018
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Astrid from Germany
Astrid from Germany on 02 May 2018
Many thanks to the Opoutere Member Group for doing this great job and the relentless commitment. Even my partner who has never been to Opoutere before gave some donation.
$200
Barry
Barry on 02 May 2018
Thanks Marion for setting up this page. I hope the Society is overwhelmed with donations.
$25
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 01 May 2018
Tautoko!
$75
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 27 Apr 2018
Thank you Marion for starting this page - Opoutere Hostel is such a unique location offering so much to NZer's and overseas visitors.
$20

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Paying to a verified bank account of Stephen Lace on behalf of Opoutere Hostel Protection Society
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This campaign started on 16 Apr 2018 and ended on 16 Apr 2019.