Organisation Sustainable Coastlines
Town Auckland
Date 6 – 7 March 2010
After the incredible success of last year’s inaugural coastal clean-up event – we’re doing it again. But this time even bigger, even better and even cleaner.
What?
Last year, the event spanned the West Coast of Aotea/Great Barrier Island and volunteers working with Sustainable Coastlines removed over 2.8 tonnes of rubbish in one day. 85-90% of this came from the storm drains of Auckland City and from the boats that enjoy the beautiful island each summer. Come down and help us do it again this year! We’ll be picking up rubbish from the island’s coasts on foot, vehicles, yacht, boat, kayak and dive groups depending on preference and capability.
Where?
Aotea/Great Barrier Island – volunteers are welcome to either make their own way there or come as a foot passenger on our chartered ferry from downtown Auckland.
When?
Saturday 6 March: Ferry leaves downtown Auckland at 8am, arriving at Great Barrier Island mid-morning. We will cleanup the coastlines then enjoy a BBQ and celebration with some top musical artists at the Claris Club in the evening. (Free on-site camping available)
Sunday 7 March: Everyone is free to enjoy the amazing location. Possibilities include world-class surfing, diving in the crystal clear waters, challenging tramping, soothing natural hot pools, golf, cycling, great fishing and simply relaxing on Great Barrier Island. Ferry departs Great Barrier Island at 5:30pm and arrives back in Auckland at around 7:30pm.
Who?
Everyone is welcome, under 18s must be supervised by a parent or guardian.
Sustainable Coastlines are a New Zealand charity with solid results from events in the Galapagos Islands, Kingdom of Tonga and New Zealand. We focus on community wide participation in activities at grass roots level, with the education of young people about coastline protection and recycling the underlying priority. What sets us apart however is that we make it FUN!
Why?
When litter is dropped on the streets of Auckland City, it flows through the storm water drains and out into the Hauraki Gulf. Every city-facing coastline of all of the gulf’s islands is covered in trash, choking the ecosystem and poisoning marine life. Boats contribute to this problem also; especially through fishing rubbish and plastic debris escaping from vessels; so take the opportunity to help clean up our coastline whilst enjoying the epic island scenery and attractions with hundreds of other volunteers.
How?
Spaces on the ferry are limited so make sure you book your seat now at: http://tinyurl.com/aotea-cleanup for $50 return per person.
There’s plenty of room for dive/fishing gear, surfboards, bicycles etc and plenty of time to explore the beautiful Great Barrier Island on Sunday as well as discounts to be announced for rental cars.
Come see us at: http://www.sustainablecoastlines.org for more information, updates, and for photos and videos of last year’s event so you know what to expect.