Contaminated sawdust and sand removal at Tāhunanui's Back Beach in New Zealand begins in September, with $5.2M government funding sought for restoration.

Contaminated sawdust and sand removal at Tāhunanui's Back Beach in New Zealand starts in September. The site will be restored with low-level dunes and a new gravel car park, using 6,500 cubic meters of material taken to the York Valley Landfill's hazardous waste facility. The Nelson City Council and Mayor Nick Smith seek $5.2M government funding for the project, aiming to complete the work before the busy summer season.