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Comrade Ship

To honour those who throw a life line
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​Whats Comrade-Ship?
Heroic actions of the past and present. 
Throwing a lifeline is what makes the difference.
We honour Huria Matenga and whanau during the sinking of the Delaware in 1863, and those that save and help the refugees arriving by boat in Europe currently. 
We remember the ghosts of those who don't make it.

Built onsite at NMIT in the run up to Light Nelson July 2016.
She sailed 5 nights around the Nelson streets as part of Light Nelson, then joined with the Lucid Dream Bike event to ride the Wellington Waterfront.

Created from cane, willow and tissue over 5 days
Comrade ship was designed to fit on a trailer that when towed by bike, would let her sail the streets.
Made by a team comprised of:
Eleanor Greer,
Caitlin Haywood,
Radinka Maru,
Eris Newson,
Jim Richards and Bridgette Murphy.
Thanks to the wonderful NMIT staff for such a great space to create in. So friendly and helpful, we loved our time with you.

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Huria Matenga

An inspirational story that was the starting point for Comrade Ship.
A Nelson legend who risked
​her life for others
Learn More about Huria

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​Calais Kitchens

Feeding thousands of refugees a day is a dedicated team based in Calais.
Unfunded, and doing the work others turn their backs on, they rely on donations of food and money and volunteer labour to keep the Kitchens going, and getting people fed.
Our modern day inspiration, 
​the hands that give and give.

Show me Calais Kitchens
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Threads - Kate Evans

A fantastic Cartoon by Kate Evans, telling the stories of the
​Calais Jungle 
Take me to Threads
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  • Home
    • Welcome
    • Our Kaupapa
    • Volunteering with REACT
    • Get in Contact
    • Willows of Rangiwahia
    • Whats new >
      • Online workshops
      • Free Offers
      • and not so new
    • Want to Visit?
  • Junk & Disorderly
    • Recycled Arts
    • Recycled Christmas
    • Tell Your Story
    • Tile Project
    • ANZAC Wreath
    • Paper Play >
      • Paper Dolls
      • Headliner challenge
    • wearable arts >
      • Wearable arts Help
    • Mural and Graffiti projects >
      • How to Register your work
      • Gallery of Works
  • Community Spectacle
    • Giants >
      • Out of the Suitcase Puppet Festival 2015
      • Big Girls >
        • International Women's Day Celebrations
        • Big Girl's for Suffrage 125
      • Christmas Giants
      • photos from the past
    • Lanterns >
      • Year of the Rat
      • Year of the Pig 2019
      • Lanterns 2018 Year of the Dog
      • lanterns 2017
      • Year o't Horse 2014
      • Year o't Snake 2013
      • Year o't Dragon 2012 wkshops
      • Year o't Dragon 2012 Parade
      • Year o't Rabbit 2011
      • Year o't Tiger 2010 Lantern slideshow
      • photos
    • Other Events >
      • Ahi Ka Wellington Matariki
      • Okoro Matariki Puanga Bonfire
      • Koanga spring bonfire
    • Lit Bike events
  • Installations
    • Deep Sea with Capital E
    • Urban Garden Cuba Dupa
    • Tianma
    • Comrade Ship
    • Sensory Walls >
      • Blog
    • HE ARA TAE - COLOURS >
      • Cast & Crew Out takes
  • Green Spaces
    • Ahimate Reserve >
      • community bonfires
    • Living Structures
    • Courses and workdays
    • REGENERATION
  • REACT
    • Contact us
    • Helping fund our work >
      • employers payroll giving
      • employee payroll giving
    • Visiting Artists
    • Testimonials
    • History >
      • photos
      • Videos
      • Press articles
      • Aotearoa Bound
    • Sponsors/Funders
    • Links
  • Whats new