2049 days ago

Earth Day Litter Pick-up in Taupo - Saturday, April 13

Darren Petry from Taupō District Council

*Please note a change of location - we're now meeting in the carpark outside the Hole in One Challenge on Lake Terrace at 9am on Saturday, April 13.

Join our team as we celebrate the 49th International Earth Day with a lakefront clean-up!

We’ll be focusing on collecting all the little bits of rubbish that can be so damaging to our lake’s ecosystem – things like cigarette butts, small plastic wrappers and other micro plastics. These little things may not look bad but they can do more harm than larger pieces of rubbish.

All supplies are provided – just bring along some water and wear closed toe shoes.

See you there!

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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
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