Million Metres is part of a new initiative of the Sustainable Business Network: GulfX. GulfX is all about tackling pollution in the Hauraki Gulf from heavy metals, plastic and sediment. It’s easy to understand how the first two of these - heavy metals and plastics - can have a detrimental effect on the Gulf. We know those nasties shouldn’t be there! But what about sediment? How can a natural substance like soil be such a problem for our waterways?
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This winter Million Metres has lots of opportunities for you to get involved in planting and do some good for Aotearoa’s waterways. Planting is also an opportunity to lend a hand to volunteer groups in our communities who work year round to care for our environment. And a morning out in the bush is such a great way to unwind and reconnect with nature.
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Million Metres is excited to announce that it’s partnering with Speight’s to make a real difference to the health of waterways in the Otago region.
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Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage today announced that the Sustainable Business Network’s waterway restoration programme Million Metres will receive a $200,000 funding boost.
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Today, Auckland is having a detrimental effect on the Hauraki Gulf. Reports have revealed that the Gulf supports 45% less marine life than it did 100 years ago. With the city’s population expected to exceed two million in 15 years, how can we reduce our impact and restore our big blue backyard?
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It’s not just rockets taking off on Mahia, waterway restoration work is soaring across the peninsula.
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