Join us in a community conservation project to look after a valuable resource we’re all passionate about.
We are proud to bring back the Coastal Clean Up Project in 2026. This follows the huge success of previous Coastal Clean Up Projects, where local volunteers and businesses joined forces to remove over 13 TONNES OF RUBBISH from our coastline, marina, and waterways, including abandoned vehicles and harmful waste polluting the harbour.
With the goal of cleaning up our own backyard, the purpose of the project is to protect our waterways and marine life and to further encourage other people and businesses to support the initiative and the on-going protection of these valuable natural resources.
The project will be funded by donations from key sponsors, local businesses and families. With the support of our proud local communities, we will continue to make the project an annual event to do our bit to provide a healthy and thriving marine environment for future generations to come.
We will be based down at Sulphur Point near the Tauranga Sport Fishing Club. We are looking to build teams of volunteers and supporters for the project who will be part of dedicated Clean Up Squads that will work across the beaches, Harbour, Boat Ramps and Carparks across the general Tauranga area.
We hope that the 2026 Coastal Clean Up Project is bigger and better and we look forward to seeing you all there.
To be involved and register your interest, please complete the form above and sign up to our Facebook group HERE.
Brent & Juanita McConnell
Founders, Our Backyard Trust
CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR HIGHLIGHTS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS
SIGN UP BELOW TO RECEIVE INFORMATION ON THE COASTAL CLEAN UP PROJECT
READ THE PRESENTATION TO LEARN MORE
To keep on top of communication leading up to, during and post the event, please can we get you to join:
Our Backyard Trust Facebook Page – To stay up to date with everything OBT including future events.
OBT Coastal Clean Up Facebook Group – Best point of contact and information relating to this specific clean up event.
OBT Coastal Clean Up Event Page – To help us manage the total numbers attending.