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Sataoa Beach Fale battles pollution and tourism decline

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By Fetalai Martha Aiavao 13 November 2025, 5:40PM

The once-pristine shores of Sataoa are now littered with debris and fading memories of thriving tourism, as plastic waste and remnants from the sunken HMNZ Manawanui continue to pollute the area and drive visitors away.

By Fetalai Martha Aiavao 13 November 2025, 5:40PM

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