Stop Sandmining Bream Bay Ruakaka
Stop Sandmining in Bream Bay Whangārei - Marine Science Research.
Ruakaka, Northland
MARINE SCIENCE RESEARCH DONATIONS [GAL]
We invite you to contribute through this Givealittle Page to help assist our Bream Bay Marine Science Research Team.
This movement aims to provide scientific data to help support from the Bream Bay communities to oppose the escalation of sand mining activities.
We wish to provide "information / Education" for the public to oppose the "Fast Tracking Bill" by the NZ Government to allow McCullum Brothers et al mine/extract tons of finite beautiful sand overseas and local use.
The practice of extracting sand from the ocean floor obliterates all in its wake, resulting in dead zones around the mining sites and potentially accelerating beach foreshore changes and dune erosion.
Intensified sand mining along the enchanting Bream Bay coastline could severely impact various ecosystems, including:
- Scallop and Tuatua beds
- Orca whale breeding grounds and juvenile learning areas
- Habitats of native Fairy Tern and Dotterel birds
- Sand dune structures
- Local fishing species populations
- Fish migration patterns, among others.
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Special Note: COMMUNITY DONATIONS [WHCA]
Please continue donations of support for the creation of educational resources through a website, social media,community outreach, engagement with schools and Marine local businesses, and advocacy efforts.
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Whangārei Heads Citizens Association
Daniel Hunt's involvement (page creator)
I am spearheading the Stop Sand Mining in Bream Bay Ruakaka Movement alongside other existing stop sand mining movements such as Mangawhai, other community groups, together to publicly voice our opinion against the Sand Mining proposed in Bream Bay.
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Your donations will support the creation of educational resources through establishing & regular operating website, social media, community outreach, engagement with schools & local businesses, the dissemination of the latest research, & advocacy efforts. Funds gathered will be used for: Advertising, signage, pamphlets, Tshirts and car stickers, social media advertising and coordination of groups. Funds will also be used for the Court application fees.
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Latest update
Thank you for your support. 2 September 2025
Today the team have decided to close this down. We thank you all that have contributed, stood out in the rain, sailed out to sea, attended public meetings and more.
The fight is not over with MCCALLUM bros and this Fast Track Bill destroying our beautiful marine life and communities that rely on it for food, tourism or local business. Head to our Facebook Page or contact Melissa Arseneault to help out.
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