Clean Air
Health
community
Addressing the air pollution issue in Mount Maunganui for all who live, work and visit this beautiful city
Purpose To educate our community, unite our voices and hold industry and our institutions to account for the air pollution that results from heavy industrial activity in Mount Maunganui.
Mission To improve air quality significantly in Mount Maunganui for all those who work, live and visit here by applying community led pressure to, and forming effective partnerships with industries, councils and government to transform this city.
Vision Our vision is one of local transformation, where every organisation sitting on our precious land embraces what makes the Mount so special - our beaches and thriving business community, our athletes and vibrancy, our incredible natural surroundings and attractiveness as a destination of choice. To achieve this, we must rethink our city plan and strive to separate heavy industry from the national treasure which is Mount Maunganui.
Clear the Air Mount Maunganui is a community based environmental conservation charitable trust set up to inform the public about the harmful air pollution problem and associated health risks to people who live/work in or visit Mount Maunganui. The air quality problem in Mount Maunganui is largely due to the substantial industrial area and its proximity to residential locations, schools and sports fields. Lasting solutions to our polluted air happen from the ground up with the participation and leadership of residents and workers most directly affected by pollution and environmental degradation. Together we make change a reality.
DRIVEN BY DATA
WHAT WE KNOW:
MOUNT MAUNGANUI Industrial Zone is a POLLUTED AIR SHED
Te Whatu Ora 2023 Health Risk Assessment for the Mount Community by the Institute of Environment Research concluded the following:
● Poor Air Quality in Mount Maunganui is creating SIGNIFICANT health risks including premature deaths and respiratory hospitalisations
Air quality must improve, industry can do more to reduce emissions
Our 3 schools, Whareroa Marae and anyone working in the Industrial area are most at risk due to chronic exposure to containments
There is no need for more health evidence, Air Pollution is now known globally as a major issue impacting human health.
● WE NEED TO ACT NOW
FUNDRAISER! Opening night of MOANA 2!
Nov 28th from 5.30pm at United Cinemas Bayfair.
Come along and support the important work we do.
Screening 6pm - 7.30pm
https://events.humanitix.com/clear-the-air-fundraising-event-moana-2/tickets
COMMUNITY EVENT - JUNE 19th 2024, 7pm at Mount Intermediate Hall
~200 people attended this very informative event.
Head over to our Facebook page to see the presentations from Clear the Air, Toi te Ora, BOPRC, TCC and Whareroa Marae. Facebook
Our facebook page keeps our large community up-to-date: Social Media
BOPRC Air Project - click on this link for more information about what is being done:
MEDIA COVERAGE: Indepth Investigative Journalism by RNZ, TVNZ, NZ Herald, Bay of Plenty Times:
