Looking for a fun and feel-good way to spend your Saturday?

Sustainable Coastlines and Tip Top Trumpet are inviting everyone to Orewa Beach on Saturday, 5 April from 9:30 to 12:00 for a community beach clean-up — and yes, there will be free ice cream.

It’s a free, family-friendly event that’s all about giving back to the beautiful moana we all love.

Volunteers will gather from 9:30, head out to tidy up the beach together, and then enjoy a well-earned treat at the end: cold drinks thanks to Phoenix Organics and delicious Trumpet ice creams from the event sponsor.

Whether you're flying solo or bringing the whole whānau, you're warmly encouraged to come along.

To help organisers with planning and updates, you’ll need to register in advance.

That way, they can send you all the details for the day, and get in touch in case anything changes — like if the weather takes a turn.

You’ll need to bring closed-toed shoes (hiking boots or gumboots are best), sun-smart gear, a raincoat just in case, and a full reusable drink bottle.

Don’t forget your camera, and if you’ve got an old mobile phone lying around, bring it along for recycling.

Everything else is sorted. Gloves, sacks, sunscreen, sanitiser, first aid support, and even rubbish removal will all be provided.

The vibe is relaxed, welcoming, and positive — and there’s nothing like a bit of teamwork to make you feel part of something good.

So, if you love Orewa and want to help keep our beach looking its best, this is a great way to spend a morning.

You’ll walk away with sandy shoes, a happy heart, and a sweet treat in hand.

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