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Sand Mining Ends at Pakiri Beach After Decades-Long Community Fight

29 Apr 2026 4:14 p.m. · Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa

After decades of struggle, sand mining has ceased at Pakiri beach. A community campaign focused on awareness and petitions led to this victory, though environmental recovery is ongoing.

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