Albert-Eden Local Board is working with community groups and businesses to reduce water pollution and improve water quality in Meola Creek.
The Meola Creek flows through Chamberlain Park and into the Waitematā Harbour.
“The environment of the Waitemata Harbour is important, being home to much marine life, including seabirds, fish and mammals,” says Graeme Easte, Albert-Eden Local Board Member.
"Water pollution poses a serious threat to these wildlife areas."
All rainwater from the Morningside and St Lukes area drains to the Meola Creek or to groundwater soakholes, eventually finding its way to the Waitemata Harbour.
One of the biggest potential sources of water pollution is from incidents like spills on yards that get washed into stormwater drains, which flow into the creek and eventually into the Waitemata Harbour.
Through the Morningside St Lukes Industrial Pollution Prevention Programme, local businesses got an opportunity to help protect and improve the quality of the Meola Creek. They received advise from experts on handling bulk liquids, storage risks, spill plans and storage.
Around 80 businesses participated in the programme and were empowered to adopt ways to stop or reduce pollution.
How can local businesses take part?
Please ensure areas of your site that flow to stormwater drains are kept free of contaminants, and that you have a plan in the event of a spill on your site.
Your efforts, together with the rest of our local community, will help to improve the Meola Creek and protect the sensitive marine environment and our fishing resources.
Call the pollution hotline on 09 377 3107 to report pollution incidents
The hotline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
