Wakatere Boating Club Regatta

• Event Type: Large outdoor un-ticketed event
• Description: The Wakatere Boating Club held the Optimist Nationals sailing regatta from Thursday 6th to Monday 10th April 2023. The Boating Club works hard to ensure sustainability is a focus at their events, from waste reduction to water saving and beach clean ups.
• Location: Wakatere Boating Club, Narrow Neck Beach, Devonport
• Waste Separation: Recyclables, organics, rubbish

Watch the following video showcasing the amazing zero waste effort of the Wakatere Boating Club. The video case study, All Hands on Deck, was created by Davian Lorson of Taking Shape.

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