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Western Bay of Plenty District Council staff and the 2020 Everest challenge

  • Day 5 update

      20 February 2020
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    Wow – what a fantastic effort from staff – by day five of the 50-day Everest Challenge everyone is motivated and doing their bit for the TECT Rescue Helicopter and Air Ambulance

    Two new teams have been entered - The Old and the Breathless plus a solid team from the Utilities Water Team. Check our gallery for photos.

    The Building Team of six people have already completed 13 climbs (see their picture below)- Well done people !

    Gary Allis, Rachael Davie and Greer Golding have also completed three individual climbs – well done!

    Nice effort everyone.

    So far the MoreFM main Everest Challenge site has gained donations of $7829 – and our effort is all part of this!

    Check out our Givealittle page – tell your friends, family and anyone else who has a spare gold coin to support our teams and individuals in their effort

    All the best until next time

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  • Our Challenge complete

      17 April 2019

    The Everest Challenge finished on Friday and the Council team are very proud of our individual and team achievements. Nine individuals and two teams consisting of 14 staff members completed the climb. Overall we had 34 staff members on the track.

    In conquering ‘Everest’ we have raised $1882.00 for RDA – that’s fantastic!

    A big thank you to our staff and all those that have supported us and donated money.

    Until next year………………………….

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  • Most of us walked the 38 but there is always one person....

      8 April 2019
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    The flying was ok it was just the landing!

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  • Great effort !

      8 April 2019
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    Over the last week and especially this weekend we have seen lots of our staff succeed in their personal and team challenges - climbing the Mount 38 times. Those that finished included;

    Lizzie

    Gary

    Michael

    Don

    Sharon

    Including our red team comprising:

    Anna

    Fiona

    Georgia

    Helen

    Kriss

    Letesha

    Nanci

    Rochelle

    Ronald

    Tina

    Congratulations everyone>

    A big thankyou to all those people who have supported us through simple kind acts, encouragement and donations. The money raised so far is $1790.00 – special thanks to all our wonderful sponsors.

    FYI, we still have 6 people and one team still on the Mount, these people are working hard to complete before the close off date - this Friday – give your best everyone.

    Can you see the progress of your favourite person on our chart ???

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  • We are going GREAT

      26 March 2019
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    31 days of the 50 day challenge completed now.

    We have 24 donations with $1285.00 raised. Wow, a big thank you to all those that have donated.

    Two individuals (Louise and Adrian) and one team have finished.

    While 11 individuals and two teams are still on the Mt.

    Check out the progress board for our achievement.

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    • 26/03/2019 by Sheryl

      Great team. So wonderful to see you all doing your best. I wish I had your energy lol

      Congratulations Sheryl Metcalfe

  • Our progress as at 19 March

      19 March 2019
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    Check out our cool chart that helps us all appreciate the effort that is going into the challenge and how we are progressing.

    Can you see your champion ?

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  • Our first Team of Powerpuffs completes 38

      19 March 2019
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    We have a number of teams also completing in the challenge.

    The first team home in the 'Blue Bus' were the Powerpuff Girls; Karen, Sue, Heather and Melinda.

    See the great pic

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  • Adrian completes 38

      19 March 2019

    Our next individual challenger - Adrian W completed his 38th climb on Sunday.

    Just 24 days (well nights actually) into the challenge and its all over for Adrian. See his night pics in the photo section.

    Big congratulations.

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  • 38 complete

      12 March 2019
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    Our first person to accomplish the 38 climb!

    Yes Louise completed ten climbs this weekend with 7 in just one day and completing the 38 climb challenge on Sunday.

    The challenge commenced on the 22 February and Louise completed the 38 in just 16 days.

    From all you workmates and on behalf of all those that have Givenalittle, a great big congratulations!

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  • Three staff, 15 climbs

      25 February 2019
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    Yes over the weekend three staff have already achieve 5 ascents of the Mount

    Congratulations to Karen, Louise and Gary for the wonderful effort.

    See our gallery for pics.

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  • Council staff join the Challenge

      25 February 2019

    Leading into the start of the Everest Challenge, 36 Western Bay Council staff have registered for the individual or team challenge.

    That's fantastic !

    Good on you; Heather M, Jodie R, Vanessa D, Sue H, Melinda M, Karen M, Nik K, Aaron F, Nickie T, Trent D, Robyn O, Mike V, Rochelle F, Fiona L, Nanci B, Anna P, Helen E, Georgis A, Tina S, Ronald M, Kris H, Rachael D, Gary A, Roger F, Don S, Peter H, Lizzie M, Michael P, Sharon L, Louise L, Francis H, Adrien W, Matt J and David J. for making the effort.

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  • Our team

      5 February 2019

    Over two weeks out and we have heaps of staff committed to the challenge.

    Thanks to the following who have signed up:

    Francis H

    Louise L

    Sharon L

    Michael P

    Lizzie M

    Peter H

    Don S

    Roger F

    Karen M

    Gary A

    Rachael D

    Heather M

    Jodie R

    Watch out for updates to our list of challengers and fundraisers

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