19-20 SEPTEMBER 2026 | BAY OF PLENTY
Footprints for Our Future - Events
Hosted by the Rotary Bay of Plenty Community Group
Club-Led Environmental Action Days
19-20 September 2026
This is where we get our hands dirty — in the best possible way. Rotary clubs across the region will be coordinating a series of local clean-ups, native tree plantings, and awa restoration projects in the Bay of Plenty.
It’s a day for everyone to step outside, work together, and contribute to the health of our land and waterways. Whether you're pulling weeds, planting seedlings, or collecting rubbish, your mahi will leave a visible, lasting mark. Families, schools, and community groups are all encouraged to take part.
Events 19-20 Sept 2026
Project: Clean up (Katikati)
Location: Katikati Urban Clean Up - meeting (start) Katikati Community Centre
Date & Time: Sat 19 September | 9.00am
Bring: Sturdy shoes, sunhats, water bottle. Gloves & bags provided
In collaboration with: Keep NZ Beautiful, Katikati Community Centre, Western BOP District Council
Rotary Club: Katikati
Project: TBC (Omokoroa)
Location: Plummer's Point Road, Whakamarama. There will be a Rotary flag flying so you won't miss us)
Date & Time: Sat 19 September | 10.00am
Bring: Morning tea provided . Old sandshoes gloves, sunhats, cutting tools such as secateurs, loppers, hoe, small spade, water bottle.
Rotary Club: Omokoroa
Project: Clean Up Sites + Free BBQ (Kawerau)
Location : Sat 19 = Keith McKenzie Park (Kawerau), near the Ruruanga Stream & Sun 20 = SH34 location MEET at town pools
Date & Time: 19 + 20 September | 09:00 - 12:30
Bring: Sturdy shoes, sunhats, water bottle. Gloves & bags provided
In collaboration with: Kawerau District Council, Kawerau New World, Tuwharetoa mai Kawerau ki te Tai, Keep Kawerau Beautiful
Event details: Clear walkway, remove Taiwan cherry trees, clean roadside litter
Rotary Club: Kawerau
Project: Dune Planting 2000 plants + Free BBQ (Papamoa)
Location: Taylor Reserve, access opposite 1011 Papamoa Beach Road
Date & Time: Sat 19 September | 10:00 - 12:00
Bring: Sturdy shoes, sunhats, water bottle. Gloves & plants provided
In collaboration with: Coast Care Bay of Plenty, Property Brokers
Rotary Club: Papamoa
Project: Plant 500 native trees + Free BBQ (Whakatane/Ohope)
Location: Just past boat ramp in harbour, Port Ohope
Date & Time: Sun 20 September | 9:00 - 12:00
Bring: Sturdy shoes, spades, gloves, sunhats, water bottle.
In collaboration with: Whakatane District Council, BOP Regional Council, Halo, Trees for Survival, Whakatane High school Interact club, Trident High school Interact club,
Rotary Club: Whakatāne
Project: Plant 5,000 Native trees in K Valley + Free BBQ (Tauranga)
Location: End of Marshalls Ave off Barkes Cnr SH29 & Cameron Rd, Greerton, Tauranga
Date & Time: Sun 20 September | 10:00 - 12:00
In collaboration with: Tauranga City Council, Kopurererua Valley Rotary Centennial Trust.
Event details: Limited parking at site, some close by. Wear sturdy boots preferably gumboots, bring spade & water bottle. Toilet & BBQ Food available
Rotary Clubs: Tauranga Te Papa, Tauranga Sunrise, Tauranga, Otumoetai & Waikato/BoP Rotaract
Who We’re Reaching
A Region-Wide Impact
Footprints for Our Future is designed to reach far and wide — not just through local participation but through media, digital channels, and Rotary networks across the Bay of Plenty. With over 500 attendees expected across both main events, we’re creating momentum that extends well beyond the week itself.
500+
attendees across events
Exposure
Media and radio coverage
9 Rotary Clubs
Digital promotion from 9 Rotary clubs
