Southland Litter Intelligence Engagement Day, Invercargill | Sustainable Coastlines

Covid safety at our events

At all events, the safety and well-being of our people, their whānau and the wider community is our top priority. We run our events in line with the current government regulations.

Event details

Thu
25
Jan 2024

Remember to bring:

  • Casual Comfortable Clothes
  • Closed-toed shoes
  • Sun-smart gear
  • Raincoats and appropriate clothing for the day on the coast
  • Reusable drink bottle, filled and ready to go
  • Camera!

We will provide: 

  • Lunch
  • All relevant gear: gloves, sacks
  • Health and Safety documentation & briefing
  • First aid trained staff and first aid kits
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Rubbish removal

Are you interested in taking action against ocean pollution at your local coastline?

Join us 25th January from 10:00am at the Southland Community Nursery for an introduction to Litter Intelligence and a beach clean-up. Come along to learn how to set up and run a survey, sort, and record rubbish in an audit, and add your data to Litter Intelligence, the national database and solutions platform.

All are welcome to this whānau-friendly free event. The equipment will be provided, including gloves, sacks, and health and safety briefing.

Nau mai haere mai, we can’t wait to see you there!

Any questions, email [email protected]

Please register your attendance on the form below.

About the Litter Intelligence Programme

Working in collaboration with the Ministry for the Environment, Statistics New Zealand and the Department of Conservation, we have developed a national beach litter monitoring programme that will enable us to build an accurate picture of the beach litter problem in New Zealand and help to prioritise solutions.

By working to a United Nations Environment Program survey methodology, the data is collected at the highest standard of scientific rigour, allowing it to be used for national, regional and international reporting, including progress against UN Sustainable Development Goals.

To collect the beach litter data long-term, we work with community groups & organisations to conduct beach litter surveys across Aotearoa at least four times per year. We provide the training and tools required to take part in this project as Citizen Scientists, conducting regular litter surveys at their chosen local beach sites and loading the litter data into a new, easy to use nationwide beach litter Citizen Science Platform/App we’ve developed specifically for the project. The Litter Intelligence litter data base also includes a solutions data base and some awesome litter data visualisation tools that are in development at present. All the litter data collected is freely available to the groups involved as well as to the wider public and decision makers.

Interested in setting up your own site but can’t make the event? Please complete this form and we’ll reach out.

Event details

Sat
17
Jun 2023

Remember to bring:

  • Closed-toed shoes
  • Sun-smart gear
  • Raincoats and appropriate clothing for the day on the coast
  • Reusable drink bottle, filled and ready to go
  • Camera!

We will provide: 

  • All relevant gear: gloves, sacks
  • Health and Safety documentation & briefing
  • First aid trained staff and first aid kits
  • Sunscreen
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Rubbish removal to transfer station.

Are you interested in taking action against ocean pollution? Do you want to contribute to New Zealand’s progress toward Sustainable Development Goals Reporting?

Join us  Saturday 17th June at Kinzett Terrace Carpark at 2.30 pm for a training workshop for Litter Intelligence: a citizen science platform to enable community groups to contribute to a growing national litter database by monitoring their local beaches & auditing the rubbish.

This free workshop will pass on the skills in surveying, data collection, and Health & Safety that will allow attendees to play an important part in this long-term, grassroots effort. Come along to learn how to set up & run a survey, sort & record rubbish in an audit, and add your data into the national database & solutions platform.

Rough Itinerary:

2:30 – 2:45 pm Welcome and Health & Safety Briefing
2:45 – 3:45 pm Litter Survey on the Beach
3:45 – 4:00 pm Litter Intelligence Methodology & Technology Overview
4:00 – 5:00 pm Litter Audit at The Refinery ArtSpace

Any questions, email [email protected]

Please register your attendance on the form below.

 

About the Litter Intelligence Programme

Working in collaboration with the Ministry for the Environment, Statistics New Zealand and the Department of Conservation, we have developed a national beach litter monitoring programme that will enable us to build an accurate picture of the beach litter problem in New Zealand and help to prioritise solutions.

By working to a United Nations Environment Program survey methodology, the data is collected at the highest standard of scientific rigour, allowing it to be used for national, regional and international reporting, including progress against UN Sustainable Development Goals.

To collect the beach litter data long-term, we work with community groups & organisations to conduct beach litter surveys across Aotearoa at least four times per year. We provide the training and tools required to take part in this project as Citizen Scientists, conducting regular litter surveys at their chosen local beach sites and loading the litter data into a new, easy to use nationwide beach litter Citizen Science Platform/App we’ve developed specifically for the project. The Litter Intelligence litter data base also includes a solutions data base and some awesome litter data visualisation tools that are in development at present. All the litter data collected is freely available to the groups involved as well as to the wider public and decision makers.

 

Interested in setting up your own site but can’t make the event? Please complete this form and we’ll reach out.

Event details

Mon
03
Jul 2023

Remember to bring:

  • Closed-toed shoes
  • Sun-smart gear
  • Raincoats and appropriate clothing for the day on the coast
  • Reusable drink bottle, filled and ready to go
  • Camera!

We will provide: 

  • All relevant gear: gloves, sacks
  • Health and Safety documentation & briefing
  • First aid trained staff and first aid kits
  • Sunscreen
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Rubbish removal to transfer station.
In collaboration with Lorella Doherty’s 100 Days Of Beach Cleans Exhibition, join us in a family-friendly event taking action against ocean pollution!

Join us Monday 3rd July at Ōakura beach from 2pm for a training workshop for Litter Intelligence: a citizen science platform to enable community groups to contribute to a growing national litter database by monitoring their local beaches & auditing the litter. We’ll meet inside the New Plymouth Old Boys Surf Life Saving Club, lookout out for the Sustainable Coastlines flag outside, huge thanks to the club for their support!

All welcome to come along to learn how to set up & run a survey, sort & record rubbish in an audit, and add your data into the national database & solutions platform. We’ll start from 2pm and finish with snacks and Phoenix Organics drinks!

Any questions, email [email protected]

Please register your attendance on the form below.

 

About the Litter Intelligence Programme

Working in collaboration with the Ministry for the Environment, Statistics New Zealand and the Department of Conservation, we have developed a national beach litter monitoring programme that will enable us to build an accurate picture of the beach litter problem in New Zealand and help to prioritise solutions.

By working to a United Nations Environment Program survey methodology, the data is collected at the highest standard of scientific rigour, allowing it to be used for national, regional and international reporting, including progress against UN Sustainable Development Goals.

To collect the beach litter data long-term, we work with community groups & organisations to conduct beach litter surveys across Aotearoa at least four times per year. We provide the training and tools required to take part in this project as Citizen Scientists, conducting regular litter surveys at their chosen local beach sites and loading the litter data into a new, easy to use nationwide beach litter Citizen Science Platform/App we’ve developed specifically for the project. The Litter Intelligence litter data base also includes a solutions data base and some awesome litter data visualisation tools that are in development at present. All the litter data collected is freely available to the groups involved as well as to the wider public and decision makers.

 

Interested in setting up your own site but can’t make the event? Please complete this form and we’ll reach out.

Event details

Sat
03
Jun 2023

Remember to bring:

  • Closed-toed shoes
  • Sun-smart gear
  • Raincoats and appropriate clothing for the day outdoors
  • Reusable drink bottle, filled and ready to go
  • Camera!

We will provide: 

  • All relevant gear: gloves, sacks
  • Health and Safety documentation & briefing
  • First aid trained staff and first aid kits
  • Sunscreen
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Rubbish removal to transfer station.

Are you interested in taking action against ocean pollution? Do you want to contribute to New Zealand’s progress toward Sustainable Development Goals Reporting?

Join us Saturday 3rd June at the Waiheke Resources Trust Centre for a stormwater training workshop for Litter Intelligence: a citizen science platform to enable community groups to contribute to a growing national litter database by monitoring their local environment & auditing the rubbish. Thanks to Healthy Waters, Auckland Council for funding this mahi and contributing to a world without litter!

All welcome to this free whānau-friendly event, come along to learn how to set up & run a stormwater litter survey, sort & record rubbish in an audit, and add your data to the national database & solutions platform.

Any questions, email [email protected]

Please register your attendance on the form below.

 

About the Litter Intelligence Programme

Working in collaboration with the Ministry for the Environment, Statistics New Zealand and the Department of Conservation, we have developed a stormwater litter monitoring programme that will enable us to build an accurate picture of the stormwater litter problem in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland and help to prioritise solutions.

By working with a United Nations Environment Program survey methodology, the data is collected at the highest standard of scientific rigour, allowing it to be used for national, regional and international reporting, including progress against UN Sustainable Development Goals.

To collect the litter data long-term, we work with community groups & organisations to conduct litter surveys across Aotearoa at least four times per year. We provide the training and tools required to participate in this project as Citizen Scientists, conducting regular litter surveys at their chosen local sites and loading the litter data into a new, easy-to-use nationwide litter Citizen Science Platform/App we’ve developed specifically for the project. The Litter Intelligence litter database also includes a solutions database and some excellent litter data visualisation tools that are in development at present. All the litter data collected is freely available to the groups involved as well as to the wider public and decision-makers.

Event details

Sat
19
Aug 2023

Remember to bring:

  • Closed-toed shoes
  • Sun-smart gear
  • Raincoats and appropriate clothing
  • Reusable drink bottle, filled and ready to go

We will provide: 

  • All relevant gear: gloves, sacks
  • Health and Safety documentation & briefing
  • First aid trained staff and first aid kits
  • Sunscreen
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Rubbish removal to transfer station

Help us celebrate Conservation Week in Aotearoa by taking action against ocean pollution!

Join us on Saturday 19th August at Petone Beach Ski Club area for a training workshop for Litter Intelligence: a citizen science platform to enable community groups to contribute to a growing national litter database by monitoring their local beaches & auditing the rubbish.

This free workshop will pass on the skills in surveying, data collection, and Health & Safety that will allow attendees to play an important part in this long-term, grassroots effort. Come along to learn how to set up & run a survey, sort & record rubbish in an audit, and add your data into the national database & solutions platform.

Rough Itinerary:

12:30 – 12:45pm Welcome and Health & Safety Briefing
12:45 – 13:45 pm Litter Survey on the Beach
13:45 – 14:15 pm Litter Intelligence Methodology & Technology Overview
14:15 – 15:15 pm Litter Audit

*Please be prompt as we will head out straight to the beach!

Any questions, email [email protected]

Please register your attendance on the form below.

 

About the Litter Intelligence Programme

Working in collaboration with the Ministry for the Environment, Statistics New Zealand and the Department of Conservation, we have developed a national beach litter monitoring programme that will enable us to build an accurate picture of the beach litter problem in New Zealand and help to prioritise solutions.

By working to a United Nations Environment Program survey methodology, the data is collected at the highest standard of scientific rigour, allowing it to be used for national, regional and international reporting, including progress against UN Sustainable Development Goals.

To collect the beach litter data long-term, we work with community groups & organisations to conduct beach litter surveys across Aotearoa at least four times per year. We provide the training and tools required to take part in this project as Citizen Scientists, conducting regular litter surveys at their chosen local beach sites and loading the litter data into a new, easy to use nationwide beach litter Citizen Science Platform/App we’ve developed specifically for the project. The Litter Intelligence litter data base also includes a solutions data base and some awesome litter data visualisation tools that are in development at present. All the litter data collected is freely available to the groups involved as well as to the wider public and decision makers.

Event details

Sat
17
Jun 2023

Remember to bring:

  • Closed-toed shoes
  • Sun-smart gear
  • Raincoats and appropriate clothing
  • Reusable drink bottle, filled and ready to go

We will provide: 

  • All relevant gear: gloves, sacks
  • Health and Safety documentation & briefing
  • First aid trained staff and first aid kits
  • Sunscreen
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Rubbish removal to transfer station

Are you interested in taking action against ocean pollution? Do you want to help us achieve 60% less coastal litter by 2030?

Join us on Saturday 17th June at Petone Beach Ski Club area for a training workshop for Litter Intelligence: a citizen science platform to enable community groups to contribute to a growing national litter database by monitoring their local beaches & auditing the rubbish.

This free workshop will pass on the skills in surveying, data collection, and Health & Safety that will allow attendees to play an important part in this long-term, grassroots effort. Come along to learn how to set up & run a survey, sort & record rubbish in an audit, and add your data into the national database & solutions platform.

Rough Itinerary:

9:30 – 9:45am Welcome and Health & Safety Briefing
9:45 – 10:45 am Litter Survey on the Beach
10:45 – 11:15 am Litter Intelligence Methodology & Technology Overview
11:15 – 12:15 pm Litter Audit

*Please be prompt as we will head out straight to the beach!

Any questions, email [email protected]

Please register your attendance on the form below.

 

About the Litter Intelligence Programme

Working in collaboration with the Ministry for the Environment, Statistics New Zealand and the Department of Conservation, we have developed a national beach litter monitoring programme that will enable us to build an accurate picture of the beach litter problem in New Zealand and help to prioritise solutions.

By working to a United Nations Environment Program survey methodology, the data is collected at the highest standard of scientific rigour, allowing it to be used for national, regional and international reporting, including progress against UN Sustainable Development Goals.

To collect the beach litter data long-term, we work with community groups & organisations to conduct beach litter surveys across Aotearoa at least four times per year. We provide the training and tools required to take part in this project as Citizen Scientists, conducting regular litter surveys at their chosen local beach sites and loading the litter data into a new, easy to use nationwide beach litter Citizen Science Platform/App we’ve developed specifically for the project. The Litter Intelligence litter data base also includes a solutions data base and some awesome litter data visualisation tools that are in development at present. All the litter data collected is freely available to the groups involved as well as to the wider public and decision makers.

Event details

Sat
03
Jun 2023

Remember to bring:

  • Closed-toed shoes
  • Sun-smart gear
  • Raincoats and appropriate clothing for the day on the coast
  • Reusable drink bottle, filled and ready to go
  • Camera!

We will provide: 

  • All relevant gear: gloves, sacks
  • Health and Safety documentation & briefing
  • First aid trained staff and first aid kits
  • Sunscreen
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Rubbish removal to transfer station.

Are you interested in taking action against ocean pollution?

Join us 3rd June at Fitzroy Beach from 2pm for a training workshop for Litter Intelligence: a citizen science platform to enable community groups to contribute to a growing national litter database by monitoring their local beaches & auditing the litter. We’ll meet in the upstairs room at New Plymouth Surf Riders Club, big thanks to the club for their support!

All welcome to this free whānau-friendly event, come along to learn how to set up & run a survey, sort & record rubbish in an audit, and add your data into the national database & solutions platform. We’ll start from 2pm and finish with snacks and Phoenix Organics drinks!

Thank you to Toi Foundation for funding this mahi! Follow Toi Foundation on Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn!

Any questions, email [email protected]

Please register your attendance on the form below.

 

About the Litter Intelligence Programme

Working in collaboration with the Ministry for the Environment, Statistics New Zealand and the Department of Conservation, we have developed a national beach litter monitoring programme that will enable us to build an accurate picture of the beach litter problem in New Zealand and help to prioritise solutions.

By working to a United Nations Environment Program survey methodology, the data is collected at the highest standard of scientific rigour, allowing it to be used for national, regional and international reporting, including progress against UN Sustainable Development Goals.

To collect the beach litter data long-term, we work with community groups & organisations to conduct beach litter surveys across Aotearoa at least four times per year. We provide the training and tools required to take part in this project as Citizen Scientists, conducting regular litter surveys at their chosen local beach sites and loading the litter data into a new, easy to use nationwide beach litter Citizen Science Platform/App we’ve developed specifically for the project. The Litter Intelligence litter data base also includes a solutions data base and some awesome litter data visualisation tools that are in development at present. All the litter data collected is freely available to the groups involved as well as to the wider public and decision makers.

 

Interested in setting up your own site but can’t make the event? Please complete this form and we’ll reach out.

Event details

Sat
22
Apr 2023

Remember to bring:

  • Closed-toed shoes
  • Sun-smart gear
  • Raincoats and appropriate clothing for the day on the coast
  • Reusable drink bottle, filled and ready to go

We will provide: 

  • All relevant gear: gloves, sacks
  • Health and Safety documentation & briefing
  • First aid trained staff and first aid kits
  • Sunscreen
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Rubbish removal to transfer station

Join us on Saturday 22nd of April from 11:30am to 2:00pm for a Litter Intelligence  survey and audit at Petone Beach – western end by the Ski Club.

Please register via the registration link below

Everything will be provided including health and safety documents, equipment and refreshments.

Schedule:

  • 11:30am – Meet at the western end of Petone Beach by the Ski Club. Introduction and Health & Safety briefing.
  • 11:45am – Beach Litter Survey and wider area clean up
  • 12:45pm – Beach Litter Audit for those who wish to stay and help!
  • 2:00pm– Event Ends

Any questions – contact Olivia at [email protected]

Event details

Sat
29
Apr 2023

Remember to bring:

  • Closed-toed shoes
  • Sun-smart gear
  • Raincoats and appropriate clothing for the day on the coast
  • Reusable drink bottle, filled and ready to go

We will provide: 

  • All relevant gear: gloves, sacks
  • Health and Safety documentation & briefing
  • First aid trained staff and first aid kits
  • Sunscreen
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Rubbish removal to transfer station

Are you interested in taking action against ocean pollution? Do you want to contribute to New Zealand’s progress toward Sustainable Development Goals Reporting?

Join us on Saturday 29th of April from 10:00am to 2:00pm for a Litter Intelligence  survey and audit at Whitireia Park, Porirua.

This open event in is an opportunity to meet and greet other Citizen Scientists while we do the mahi towards a cleaner coastline. The event is free however we do ask you to please register so we can make sure we have enough equipment.

Please register via the registration link below

Everything will be provided including health and safety documents, equipment and refreshments.

Schedule:

  • 10:00am – Meet at the end of Whitireia Road at Whitireia Park. Introduction and Health & Safety briefing.
  • 10:45am – Beach Litter Survey
  • 11:45am – Beach Litter Audit
  • 12:45pm – Wider area beach clean up
  • 1.45pm  – Snacks and refreshments
  • 2:00pm– Event Ends

Any questions – contact Nate on [email protected]

About the Litter Intelligence Programme

Working in collaboration with the Ministry for the Environment, Statistics New Zealand and the Department of Conservation, we have developed a national beach litter monitoring programme that will enable us to build an accurate picture of the beach litter problem in New Zealand and help to prioritise solutions.

By working to a United Nations Environment Program survey methodology, the data is collected at the highest standard of scientific rigour, allowing it to be used for national, regional and international reporting, including progress against UN Sustainable Development Goals.

To collect the beach litter data long-term, we work with community groups & organisations to conduct beach litter surveys across Aotearoa at least four times per year. We provide the training and tools required to take part in this project as Citizen Scientists, conducting regular litter surveys at their chosen local beach sites and loading the litter data into a new, easy to use nationwide beach litter Citizen Science Platform/App we’ve developed specifically for the project. The Litter Intelligence litter data base also includes a solutions data base and some awesome litter data visualisation tools that are in development at present. All the litter data collected is freely available to the groups involved as well as to the wider public and decision makers.

Interested in setting up your own site but can’t make the event? Please complete this form and we’ll reach out.

Event details

Sat
18
Feb 2023

Remember to bring:

  • Closed-toed shoes
  • Sun-smart gear
  • Raincoats and appropriate clothing for the day on the coast
  • Reusable drink bottle, filled and ready to go

We will provide: 

  • All relevant gear: gloves, sacks
  • Health and Safety documentation & briefing
  • First aid trained staff and first aid kits
  • Sunscreen
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Rubbish removal to transfer station
  • Refreshments

Are you interested in taking action against ocean pollution? Do you want to contribute to New Zealand’s progress toward Sustainable Development Goals Reporting?

Join us on Saturday 18th of February from 8:30am to 11.00am for a Litter Intelligence  survey and audit at Setter’s Reserve by  Ferrymead Bridge.

This open event in Ōtautahi Christchurch is an opportunity to meet and greet other Litter Intelligence Citizen Scientists while we do the mahi towards a cleaner coastline. The event is free however we do ask you to please register so we can make sure we have enough kai and refreshments.

Please register via the registration link below

Everything will be provided including health and safety documents, equipment and refreshments.

Schedule:

  • 8:30am – Meet at the entrance to Settler’s Reserve @ 32 Settler’s Crescent. Introduction and Health & Safety briefing.
  • 8:45am – Beach Litter Survey
  • 9:45am – Beach Litter Audit
  • 10.45am  – Snacks and refreshments
  • 11:00am– Event Ends

Any questions – contact Emma on [email protected]

About the Litter Intelligence Programme

Working in collaboration with the Ministry for the Environment, Statistics New Zealand and the Department of Conservation, we have developed a national beach litter monitoring programme that will enable us to build an accurate picture of the beach litter problem in New Zealand and help to prioritise solutions.

By working to a United Nations Environment Program survey methodology, the data is collected at the highest standard of scientific rigour, allowing it to be used for national, regional and international reporting, including progress against UN Sustainable Development Goals.

To collect the beach litter data long-term, we work with community groups & organisations to conduct beach litter surveys across Aotearoa at least four times per year. We provide the training and tools required to take part in this project as Citizen Scientists, conducting regular litter surveys at their chosen local beach sites and loading the litter data into a new, easy to use nationwide beach litter Citizen Science Platform/App we’ve developed specifically for the project. The Litter Intelligence litter data base also includes a solutions data base and some awesome litter data visualisation tools that are in development at present. All the litter data collected is freely available to the groups involved as well as to the wider public and decision makers.

Interested in setting up your own site but can’t make the event? Please complete this form and we’ll reach out.