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Auckland Council is likely to adopt enhanced land-based monitoring and enforcement in an effort to curb sediment run-off, according to Environment and Community Committee chair Penny Hulse.
Councillor Hulse was the guest speaker at the launch of Friends of Awa Matakanakana at the Matakana Hall on May 23.
She said reducing sediment run-off was the number one issue facing the Hauraki Gulf and added that it was good to see Awa Matakanakana taking a ‘whole of catchment’ approach.
She hoped the group would benefit from a new approach being put in place by Council to assist community groups involved in environmental work. This involved facilitating two-person contracting teams and working with the Ministry of Social Development.
About 30 people attended the launch, which was chaired by John Collins, with a formal welcome by Ngati Manuhiri representative Ringi Brown.
Awa Matakanakana is already water testing in both the Matakana and Glen Eden Rivers, with the assistance of WaiCare.
It would welcome enquiries from anyone interested in knowing more about its aims and work programme, particularly from people willing to help.
Info: matakanakana2@gmail.com
