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Come on: Be a Tidy Kiwi
Overview
| Tidy Kiwi challenge
| Tell us your Tidy Kiwi success stories
| Read others Tidy Kiwi success stories
| Commonly asked questions
Did you know that Auckland is expected to produce over 1600 tonnes of litter this year?
And that doesn't include what actually goes into rubbish bins! OR the refuse that goes to landfills!
Litter is a real problem for Auckland. When it rains, litter can be swept with the water into the stormwater drains. Stormwater is emptied into the sea,
so if you litter, you might end up swimming with it. Rubbish can also be dangerous to plants and animals that live in the water. If birds or fish mistake the
rubbish for food, they can choke. Things like plastic bags can trap animals and stop them from finding the food they need to survive.
So Come On: Be a Tidy Kiwi!
Take the Be a Tidy Kiwi Challenge!
Tell us your success stories! Have you done something that decreases the amount of litter in your street, your home or your school?
Then send us a note, telling us what you did, and we may publish your success on our website. We'll send you an official 'Tidy Kiwi' pack too!
Read about what other Tidy Kiwis are doing...
Some common questions...
