A group of young people set out today on a mission to paddle the Abel Tasman marine reserve, using kayaks built from plastic bottles.
Spokesman Ajay Ravindran says the unusual mission is about using waste as a vehicle, and helping spread awareness about the impact it has on the environment.
He says a lot of thought has gone into the design of the bottle kayaks.
He says a lot of thought has gone into the design of the bottle kayaks - so they float - and look good too.
The group is hoping to educate kids about sustainability.
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