Keep Wellington Beautiful Relaunches with Strong Community Support

Keep Wellington Beautiful has officially been reinvigorated, marking the return of a local branch after several years of inactivity. The relaunch is being led by Wellington-based sustainability advocate Melissa Lieser of Clean Where You Walk, who is re-establishing the initiative to create regular, community-led opportunities for people to care for the city’s coastline.

The first event was a community coastal clean-up held along the Evans Bay coastline, bringing together a diverse group of Wellingtonians united by a shared commitment to protecting the local environment. Volunteers from all walks of life took part, including families with children, university students, government representatives, and long-time local residents.

Together, the group collected more than 100 kilograms of rubbish from the coastline, demonstrating both the scale of the issue and the power of collective action. The strong turnout reflected a clear appetite within the community to engage in hands-on environmental stewardship and highlighted the important role that local, regular action plays in keeping Aotearoa New Zealand’s coastlines clean, healthy, and accessible.

Looking ahead, Keep Wellington Beautiful will host monthly community clean-up events at beaches and coastal areas across Wellington City. These family-friendly events will provide equipment, guidance, and a welcoming space for people to come together, care for their local environment, and become part of a growing network of kaitiaki for Wellington’s coastline.

By re-establishing a consistent presence in the capital, the initiative aims to build long-term community engagement, raise awareness about marine litter, and contribute to the national mission of making Aotearoa New Zealand clean, green, and beautiful.

Those interested in staying up to date with upcoming events are encouraged to follow Keep Wellington Beautiful on Instagram and Facebook .