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Tāwharanui gets Green Flag

Local Matters

December 2, 2019 1:02pm

Local Matters


Dec 2, 2019 1:02pm

Tāwharanui Regional Park has won the coveted international Green Flag Award for the sixth year in a row.

The Green Flag Award is given to parks exhibiting the highest standards of horticulture, cleanliness, sustainability and community involvement.

In addition to New Zealand, the award operates in the UK, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, the United Arab Emirates and Australia.

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