Project 1 - Pollution Monitoring, Removal & Prevention

​Phase 1: Community Action

Phase 1 focuses on engaging and educating the community through hands-on clean-up events across Tauranga Moana. By bringing volunteers, schools and local groups together, we help people see the impact of pollution firsthand while creating opportunities to take meaningful action and reduce waste at its source.

Phase 2: Targeted Clean-Ups

Phase 2 targets hard-to-reach areas where rubbish accumulates, including tidal zones, stormwater outfalls, mangroves and remote shorelines. Using specialised equipment, our team removes waste before it harms wildlife or breaks down into microplastics, while collecting data to support future prevention and restoration efforts.

Together, these two phases help protect Tauranga Moana’s coastline, waterways and marine ecosystems for future generations.

Project 2 - Eco Barrier 

Our Dunes and Waterway Restoration Initiative protects Tauranga Moana’s coastlines, harbours and waterways by tackling pollution, erosion and habitat loss through practical, community-led action.

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We intercept litter before it reaches the ocean using native eco barriers along drains and stormwater networks, while restoring degraded dunes through weed control and native planting. Species such as Spinifex and Pīngao help rebuild natural dune systems, improving coastal resilience and reducing erosion.

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Working alongside councils, schools, volunteers and community groups, we create healthier habitats, improve water quality and strengthen the long-term health of Tauranga Moana for future generations.

Project 3 - Nursery

Project Nursery

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Project Nursery is Outflow’s native plant propagation programme, growing locally sourced Spinifex and Pīngao for dune restoration across Tauranga Moana.

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Using seeds collected from local coastlines, we cultivate native plants at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology’s nursery facilities, creating a sustainable supply of dune species for future restoration projects.

The nursery also provides hands-on training opportunities for participants in our Head Start Programme, helping build skills, confidence and pathways into environmental careers while supporting the long-term recovery of our coastline.