WE ❤️ AOTEAROA announces Virtual Reality on Queens Wharf this Weekend

WE ❤️ VR is a never before seen Virtual Reality experience. Visitors will have a chance to win one of five Index VR sets at the WE ❤️ VR event, August 15th and 16th at Auckland’s Queens Wharf. In addition to the VR headset, winners will take home a VR-capable personal computer.

August 15th & 16th at Auckland’s Queens Wharf
*FREE ENTRY*
10 am – 6 pm Saturday, August 15th
10 am – 4 pm Sunday, August 16th
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This event is part of the We ❤️  Aotearoa celebration. WE ❤️  VR is free, and no tickets are required for entry.

WE ❤️  VR will showcase New Zealand’s top VR developers demonstrating their titles along with Half-Life: Alyx (R18) on 20 stations that will run the latest and greatest virtual reality technology. A wide variety of content will give age-appropriate options for each visitor.

Originally planned to run on August 15th, a second WE ❤️  VR day on August 16th was added to give as many visitors a chance to meet with New Zealand developers and experience VR for themselves. WE ❤️  VR will run from 10 am – 6 pm on Saturday, August 15th and 10 am – 4 pm on Sunday, August 16th.

Please read the guest information below before attending WE ❤️  VR.
IMPORTANT WE ♥ VR GUEST INFORMATION:

• Every guest will be required to fill out a disclaimer on entry.
• Each booth is hosted by a local developer who will guide you through the virtual reality experience of your choice.
• Half-Life: Alyx is only available for guests 18 years or older.

Tamariki
Children under the age of 16 may not be able to use the hardware comfortably due to the weight of the headset and controllers however if accompanied by a guardian children from 5+ are able to have a safe, fun VR experience. We have experiences designed for young children.

Implanted Devices
Consult your health professional prior to taking part in this experience if you have implanted electronic devices (e.g. pacemaker) to confirm that these devices will not be impacted. Do not begin this experience if your medical device will be affected by the emitted radio waves.

Impairments such as Sickness, Fatigue, or Drugs
You may not participate in this experience if you are sick or fatigued or have been using alcohol or drugs. These conditions increase your risk of nausea, dizziness, discomfort and loss of balance. Drugs and alcohol may also impact your judgement and reactions to the virtual environment.

Hygiene & COVID-19 Precautions. 
The Headset and each Controller will be cleaned with antibacterial wipes between each user. Our hosts regularly sanitise their hands and have been instructed to not allow anyone that could have a high temperature or shortness of breath to participate in the experience. All users must sign a waiver and follow contract tracing guidelines before entering the experience.

If you have any of the following symptoms, please do not be offended when we deny entry into this event: a cough, a high temperature of at least 38°C, shortness of breath, sore throat, sneezing and runny nose, temporary loss of smell.

WE ❤️  VR
Saturday 15th August (10 am – 6 pm)
Sunday 16th August (10 am – 4 pm).
Shed 10 
(Children 16 years and under need to be accompanied by a guardian)

Event RSVP here
WHĀNAU FUN DAY
15 Aug 2020, 11 am – 3 pm
Shed 10 + The Cloud
(ALL AGES)

Live music and performances, Anika Moa, Silent Disco, Animal Cycle Roller Rink,
Blake NZ VR, games, interactive art installations, workshops, drift cars and sports stars + more…

Event RSVP here
On Saturday, August 15th a special, free two-part event will take place at Auckland’s Queens Wharf. To celebrate Aotearoa’s tremendous efforts to moderate the impact of COVID-19, a range of activities, performances, and workshops will take place across The Cloud and Shed 10.

For the Whānau! From 11 am – 3 pm, enjoy a carnival of live music and performances, food trucks, workshops and activities including Anika Moa’s Songs for Bubbas, Silent Disco, Animal Cycle Roller Rink, Blake NZ VR (virtual reality) experience, interactive art installations and much more! Drift-racing legend Darren Kelly and international racecar driver Alex Riberas will be on-site (along with their cars) to chat with fans, sign autographs, and take pictures.

For the adults! From 4.30 pm onwards, a sold-out show is happening with performances from The Black Seeds, Ladi6, Leisure, JessB, Clicks, Sola Rosa, Frank Booker, Flamingo Pier (Live) and Tina Turntables. Taking place across two stages, the live shows will be accompanied by licensed bars and food vendors where you can purchase drinks, delicious kai, and enjoy amazing features throughout The Cloud.
Music & Entertainment
Throughout the day, enjoy pop-up performances from the likes of Anika Moa’s Sings For Bubbas, East Cook Islands group, Ngā Rangatahi Toa, Guggemusik, Drag Queens Kita Mean and Anita Wigl’it and Freshman’s Dance Crew. In the evening We ❤ Aotearoa present; The Black Seeds, Ladi6, Leisure, JessB, Clicks, Sola Rosa, Frank Booker, Flamingo Pier (Live) and Tina Turntables.
Activities
Attendees of all ages can enjoy a plethora of activities throughout the day including Silent Disco, Animal Cycle Roller Rink, 3 Ring Riot Circus workshop, interactive art installations, VR provided by BLAKE NZ, games and eco workshops.
THE HEART OF RACING
The Heart of Racing is a program that drift driver Darren Kelly represents in the D1NZ New Zealand Drifting Championship. Since inception, The Heart of Racing has successfully merged their love of auto racing with raising money for children. The Heart of Racing and Team Seattle race in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in America. Together they raise funds for the Seattle Children’s Hospital Guild and spread awareness of the financial needs of quality pediatric medical care. The Heart of Racing proudly supports Darren Kelly, and their involvement in D1NZ is a win for every kiwi.
https://www.heartofracingteam.com/
Drift-racing legend Darren Kelly and international racecar driver Alex Riberas will be on-site (along with their cars) to chat with fans, sign autographs, and take pictures.
Yum Kai available to purchase
Enjoy a sprawling selection of local food trucks and bars; Good Karma Coffee, Hangi Master, Sweet As Bowl, Double Dutch Fries, Sabores, Crepes Creations, Lalele Organic Gelato, Thai Kitchen, Jo Bros Burgers, Wise Boys Burgers and The Rolling Pin. We encourage you to bring your own reusable cups and containers however, compostable packaging will be available and encouraged for all participating food vendors!
Keep Aotearoa Clean

This event is a Zero Waste event and is supported by Sustainable Coastlines and has been carefully curated to have minimal impact on the environment. Enjoy workshops, demonstrations and learn about how you can make an impact through sustainable living!
NGĀ RANGATAHI TOA
Ngā Rangatahi Toa has been nationally and internationally recognised for its social-justice-based education work and Creative Youth Development (CYD) work for young people. The immersive and intensive programmes use creative arts and wellbeing programmes to help connect rangatahi with their purpose and to imagine a positive future for themselves.
https://www.ngarangatahitoa.co.nz/
BLAKE
The Sir Peter Blake Trust (BLAKE) was established in 2004 and is dedicated to continuing his environmental leadership legacy. Each year BLAKE aims to inspire thousands of young New Zealanders to care for the environment through activities and adventures that encourage environmental awareness and leadership, and instil a deeper sense of kaitiakitanga within them.
https://www.blakenz.org/

We ❤ Aotearoa is a group of friends from around the world who found themselves based in Auckland as COVID-19 spread throughout the globe.

Whilst being here they have been overwhelmed by the Manaakitanga and Aroha they have received from the people of Aotearoa.

These events are a thank you to the people of New Zealand for being so kind and welcoming, and also an acknowledgment of the hard work that ‘the team of 5 million’ have gone through to get us to where we are now.
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