Participating in The 12ks of Christmas for Project Island Song - 2025
Okiato, Northland Region
From 1st to 12th December, I will be completing the 12ks of Christmas challenge for Project Island Song!
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I’ll be taking on the Traditional 12ks of Christmas, where I’ll be building up a km of running or walking for 12 days straight – on Day One I’ll complete 1km, Day Two I’ll complete 2km, and so on until the final day when I’ll be running/walking 12km, for a total of 78km across the 12 days!
Project Island Song is a pest-free wildlife sanctuary covering seven islands in the eastern Bay of Islands. The community conservation partnership works to restore and protect the natural eco-systems and heritage of the Bay of Islands so that it is here for everyone, forever.
Since 2009, the project has eliminated pests from the islands, reintroduced 8 vulnerable native species, planted over 43,000 native trees, and engaged thousands of tamariki with our unique natural environment.
By sponsoring me to take part in the 12ks of Christmas, you’re helping to continue the restoration of these islands through supporting vital work including pest surveillance and control, volunteer weedbusting trips, reintroducing species, and more.
12 K’s of Christmas, Day 10! 10 December 2025
10 km done, 2 days to go, I am most DEFINITELY counting down the days. Legs were tiiiiired this morning, so was the mind, I think it was the first time I looked at the little gravel patch on the side of the road and thought gee I’d love to curl up there for a quick nap. Never mind, one foot in front of the other is progress and eventually the distance ticked over to 10km. I got to enjoy watching the day break, another quick visit from cranky seagulls (but two can play that game, I think I’d make a good scarecrow), the beautiful bay views you’re treated to when trotting around Kororāreka really took the edge off. Then it was off home to get ready for work and kids to school and of course, an extra strong coffee!
Support our awesome fundraisers walking and running the 12ks of Christmas to raise money for Project Island Song!
Ray and Frank! Thanks boys!! I really needed that boost today, was feeling a little low on motivation, thanks so much for keeping me moving forward!
Bless you Jill, thank you!!!
Wow Tammy, so generous. thank you!!!! Lovely to catch up this afternoon and talk dolphins n fish with you!
Kaylen! Thank you so much for supporting our mission!
Thank you Jo, much appreciated!
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