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RIBCA's inorganic rubbish and foreshore clean-ups achieved outstanding results.
The bach families were so enthusiastic the original bin capacity had to be increased.
In all, an incredible 8 metric tonnes of ferrous metal, 2.88 metric tonnes of general rubbish and 12 x 120 litre bins of glass were carted off the Island.
Along with the general inorganic collection, a foreshore clean-up was run in partnership with the Waitemata Harbour CleanUp Trust.
This is the rubbish that washes ashore and gets trapped in the rocks and litters the high water mark.
WHCT supplied their special blue bags ahead of time and the bach families started filling them during their summer holidays.
On Sunday, 25 January, many more volunteers arrived for the final push.
WHCT's Phil Warren and kayakers were on hand to reach the more inaccessible spots.
TV3 News arrived in the afternoon for filming and interviews for the evening news.
A total of 200 bags of rubbish were collected from the Rangitoto foreshore that day.
Thank you
RIBCA wishes to acknowledge and thank the generous support of all the helpers and volunteers who contributed to making this project such an outstanding success:
- DoC and the Rangitoto field staff for their assistance with the planning of the operation and for the provision of logistical support, in particular for the help with transport of personnel and rubbish around the Island
- The Auckland Regional Council's Environmental Initiatives Fund, and other individual supporters, for their generous contributions toward the costs
- Smart Environmental Limited and SeaLink Freight Link for the efficient and professional manner in which they provided their services
- RIBCA's own members, and their friends and supporters, who rose to the challenge with enthusiasm and purpose (and generously covered most of the costs!)
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Rubbish will always wash ashore on Rangitoto.
Most of it comes from the mainland because Auckland's storm water network empties straight into the Waitemata Harbour.
'If it is dropped on the ground and it fits through a grate', says the Waitemata Harbour CleanUp Trust (WHCT), 'it WILL end up in the harbour.'
'Or it can be blown into waterways from building sites and factories, off insecure loads on vehicles, or tossed aside at beaches and picnic spots.'
'Obviously', says WHCT, 'the best way to achieve a cleaner harbour is to prevent litter from entering the environment in the first place!'
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The Trust promotes clean, clear, rubbish-free waterways.
Help is always welcome. More information and contact details are here.
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The Auckland Regional Council's Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF) supports individuals and groups to improve and care for the region’s natural, cultural and physical environments.
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