Plastic Free Kaitaia 2020 (PFK2020) is well and truly ready for Plastic Free July (PFJ), and will be doing its best to help and encourage the community to reduce its use of single-use plastic.
"We wish to overturn the prediction that by 2050 there will be more plastic in the moana than fish," Waikarere Gregory said.
One of the highlights of this year's campaign would be the launch of PFK2020's branded reusable takeout coffee cup, Kai-Tāia Kapu, at the Kaitaia market this Saturday, with a special offer of two for $30, a $10 discount, including a voucher for a free coffee.
The cups could be pre-ordered at the Eco Centre at the normal retail price. They would then be on sale weekly at every Saturday market in July, at the Eco Centre and participating cafes around Kaitaia, including the Beachcomber.
"The success of the kapu is in its being used again and again, so throughout the month of July, at participating cafes, each time you use your kapu you will be given a ticket for a weekly prize draw. Tickets need to be deposited in the box at the Eco Centre in Bank Street," Waikarere said.