Pack for a purpose  

Nanuku Resort, a barefoot luxury resort nestled in the heart of the community, exemplifies its commitment to fostering local growth and education by actively supporting nearby schools. Recognizing the pivotal role education plays in shaping the future, Nanuku Resort has established meaningful partnerships with local schools, providing essential resources, scholarships, and engaging in various community outreach programs.  

Nanuku Resort supports four schools in the surrounding community, which reaches more than 100 students. Items donated – such as classroom supplies, arts & crafts equipment, clothing, toiletries, etc. – are passed onto the schools by our Batiwai Project team, and guests are also welcome to visit the school and drop off the donations themselves. This activity can be booked through the concierge team on property and allows guests the opportunity to meet the kids they are directly supporting. Some of the necessary supplies that Nanuku Resort would like to welcome donations for are below:

• General School Supplies

Book Bags, Colored Pencils, Craft Scissors, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Notebooks, Pencils, Pens, Rulers, and Solar Calculators, Arts and Craft Paper 

• Flash Cards

(English) Alphabet  

• Wall Charts

(English) Math and World Maps  

• Text/Reading Books

(English) Age Appropriate Story Books  

• Sports/Outdoor Activity

Frisbees, Jump Ropes, Netball/Basketballs, Rugby Balls   

• Clothing/Shoes

New Bras, New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing and Shoes, and New Underwear  

• Health/Personal Grooming

Band-Aids, Bars of Soap, Sanitary Napkins, Toothbrushes, and Toothpaste