Pollution - Marine Environment

Everyone in NZ is responsible for looking after our waterways.

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NZ is doing a good job looking after its oceans.

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What I do in the centre of the North or South Island of NZ has no impact on the ocean.

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We should all be concerned with cleaning up our streams and estuaries. This is a priority environmental issue.

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I really don’t see what all the fuss is about. We have a huge coastline and there are plenty of fish and shellfish in the sea.

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Without a doubt, land-based activities have an impact on our waterways.

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Mangroves should be removed because they are ugly and clog up our estuaries

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What people do in their homes has no impact on the ocean.

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It really doesn’t matter what you put down the drain.

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The government needs to get tough and pass more laws which will protect our estuaries.

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