8 March 2010
Coastal Cleanup hits Hauraki Again
Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye was delighted to be involved in another Coastal Cleanup on Aotea/Great Barrier Island over the weekend.
The Coastal Cleanup was part of the “Sustainable Coastlines” project to protect and preserve some of our most precious and beautiful beaches and coastlines.
Aotea/Great Barrier Island was selected for the second year running as an ideal location to target with the cleanup.
“All of our coastlines and stunning harbours, like Okupu and Port Fitzroy on the west coast of Great Barrier, were targeted over the weekend”, says Kaye.
‘Sustainable Coastlines’ Sam Judd brought the campaign to the islands. I’m thrilled that the Community Boards, Schools, and local residents took such a strong lead on this”.
“It was also exciting to hear of the involvement of more school children than ever, and great to know that there is so much enthusiasm in our youth for the environment”.
Last year at an event that spanned the West Coast of Aotea/Great Barrier Island, volunteers working with Sustainable Coastlines removed over 2.8 tonnes of rubbish in one day.
“I really enjoyed joining in with the community and getting stuck in to help out with this brilliant initiative to ensure the enjoyment of these stunning coastlines for future generations”.
“My congratulations go out to the Sustainable Coastlines team and the Great Barrier Community Boards for making this happen”.
For further information or to get involved in future events, please contact Sam Judd on 021 058 9349, email info@sustainablecoastlines.org, or see: http://www.sustainablecoastlines.org
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