University of Canterbury students have come out in full force to get a vaccine and a free hamburger. Photo / George Heard
University of Canterbury students have come out in full force to get a vaccine and a free hamburger. Photo / George Heard
University of Canterbury students have come out in full force to get a vaccine and a free hamburger.
Drop-in clinics are being held at the university's Haere-roa building between 11am and 5pm today and tomorrow. They are open to the wider community as well as students.
Hundreds of people couldbe seen at the clinic on Tuesday.
A spokesperson for the university told the Herald that, along with the burgers, music will also be playing at the clinic to create a "fun and festival-like atmosphere".
Drop-in clinics are being held at the university's Haere-roa building between 11am and 5pm today and tomorrow. They are open to the wider community as well as students. Photo / George Heard
The idea was discussed during the early planning stages of the event.
President of the Te Akatoki Māori students' association Rosa Hibbert-Schooner said they wanted as many students vaccinated as possible.
"The big thing at the moment is we want more youth to get vaccinated. A huge population for us is Maori and Pacific as well.
"We just need our young people to come together. We've made it really accessible."
Along with free hamburgers, a number of spot prizes were up for grabs including a UE Wonderboom.
"You're going to lectures and can get a vaccine. It's the most accessible way for most of our students and it's safe and trustworthy with the support we have.
A mass vaccination clinic at Canterbury University on Tuesday with hundreds turning up. Photo / George Heard
76 per cent of Cantabrians have had their first jab as of Tuesday.
Canterbury businesses have teamed up on a campaign to have 90 per cent of the region vaccinated with at least one dose by Labour Weekend.
Canterbury businesses have teamed up on a campaign to have 90 per cent of the region vaccinated with at least one dose by Labour Weekend. Photo / Supplied
The agencies involved in the campaign, "90% Canterbury – we're worth it", include marketing and communications company Harvey Cameron, the Canterbury Clinical Network, the Canterbury District Health Board and the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce.
