12 Feb 2025

What is the environmental impact of sand mining?

From Nights, 10:15 pm on 12 February 2025

Locals in Bream Bay have raised concerns about a fast-tracked sand mining plan which could turn pristine beaches in the area to a muddy mess.

To discuss the environmental impact of sand mining Emile is joined by James Bell, marine biologist at Victoria University of Wellington.

People spell out the words Say No! on Ruakaka Beach

People spell out the words Say No! on Ruakaka Beach Photo: Supplied

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