Since their first clean-up project more than 20 years ago, the South Coast Charitable Trust have have rid our shores of over 72 tonnes of rubbish.
Their efforts have largely focussed on Stewart Island and Fiordland beaches, where our birds are at risk of being heavily impacted by littered plastic.
In July, 16 registered volunteers will head to Stewart Island for five days for their fourth clean-up there.
South Coast Charitable Trust administrator and clean-up organiser Joyce Kolk talks to Jesse.
Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon
