EcoSolutions, Far North REAP, Kaitaia Timebank, Sweetwater Farms and the Ahipara Coastal Patrol were adding their energy this time, and would hopefully be supported by the wider community.
As well as picking up rubbish from "our longest, most beautiful beach," as much as possible of the disintegrating plastic matting that was installed 20 years ago, and was now making its way into the water as micro plastics, would be removed.
"Please let us know if you are going to come down the beach (from Hukatere or Waipapakauri Ramp) so we can sort out recycle/rubbish bags and a clean-up kit for your team," she added.
"Fulton Hogan has contributed $500 worth of petrol vouchers, so let us know if you will be joining us with your trucks and trailers.
"Repco, Carters, Hunting and Fishing and Placemakers have already donated some spot prizes, but more, and goodies for volunteers, are welcome. Groups, schools and organisations are also getting involved, but many hands will make light work.
REAP and Liquor King will provide refreshments for the volunteers, and Snagman and Whanau Meats are contributing sausages. Fingers crossed someone will be contributing bread and butter.
"Please show kaitiaki for Northland. Come along to Foreshore Rd at 8am for the karakia, 8.30am out to the beach till 11.30am. Let's see what we can do in a couple of hours, but remember, any day you visit the beach, be a tidy kaitiaki kiwi and keep our beach clean."
