Old kilts are getting a new life in Napier thanks to an initiative by Wastebusters, Mount Aspiring College (MAC) parents, and a little help from NZ Couriers. 

Nineteen kilts have been sent off to Napier Girls High School, which uses the same coloured tartan as the old MAC kilts, with the freight costs donated by NZ Couriers. 

“Thanks to NZ Couriers for sponsoring the freight and helping us give these quality kilts a second life,” Wastebusters communications coordinator Ruth Blunt said.

Mount Aspiring College students are transitioning to a new uniform from Term Two, meaning the old uniform will be decommissioned by the end of the year.

“Wastebusters can find new homes for all the old uniforms in good wearable condition,” Ruth said.

“Items like polo shirts, shorts, culottes, PE tops and woolly socks can be dropped off to us - even after the move is made to the new uniform - as we can find homes for them as long as they don't have rips or holes.” 

“Any students needing second hand uniforms to make it through until the new uniforms arrive can pop into the Wastebusters shop for a quick rummage through the uniform rack. Hopefully they’ll find something to fit which can get them through.” 

Kilts can also be dropped off at Wastebusters and at the MAC front office as another batch will be sent north to Napier Girls when numbers allow.