Keeping our wharf tidy and our Bay clean this summer! Following the success of our previous summer initiatives, Resilient Russell is back on the Kororāreka Wharf this holiday season. We know that the summer influx can put a strain on our local infrastructure, particularly with waste management for boaties and visitors. To prevent the dumping … Read more
Celebrating Our Community Heroes: A Night of Thanks for Resilient Russell Volunteers What a wonderful evening it was at the Nauti Penguin recently, as we gathered to celebrate and thank the incredible volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to the many initiatives under the Resilient Russell Charitable Trust umbrella. Around 60 of our valued … Read more
A new initiative for holiday rental owners Resilient Russell has created a handy Russell Holiday Recycling Checklist. It’s specifically designed for guests staying in Airbnbs and other holiday rentals. We’re asking all owners and managers of holiday accommodation to download and print the attached PDF copy. Or simply request copies from us and display them … Read more
Pop Up Recycling & Refuse facility on Kororāreka Wharf Following on from last year’s success, we have kicked off the Wharf rubbish and recycling pop-up again this year, starting from Boxing Day Thursday 26 December 2024. The opening hours are 8 am – 11 am and 2 pm – 5 pm, and the pop-up recycling … Read more
Cleaning up our beaches at Kororāreka and Okiato On Sunday, 29th December 2024, the Big Bay Beach Clean Up took place at Kororāreka, Okiato, Waitangi, Paihia, and Opua. This was a repeat of last year’s Beach Clean Up event, and hopefully not the last! For the first time, Resilient Russell teamed up with Bay of … Read more
