The Meridian Twizel Hard Labour Weekend had its background back in 1985 when a half marathon was started as a fundraiser for kids sport. It has morphed through a number of different events at different sites to what we have today – three events (mountain bike, kayak and off-road run) over two days. Competitors can enter individual events or for the really keen, complete all three events and become a Hard Labourer.
However apart from providing some really good events in a very relaxed atmosphere, the weekend still has its focus on fund raising for local kids sports teams (snow sports, rugby, netball and rowing) which are burdened with the costs of travel and purchase of equipment. In recent years we have helped support individual students with their Outward Bound fees and travel to national sports tournaments. We also help other community groups such as St Johns, Coastguard Mackenzie Lakes, Twizel Kindy and the Twizel Early Learning Centre. Over the last five years, well over $300,000 has been raised for these worthwhile causes.
