Dear Victoria University of Wellington,

I am writing to request information re the current repairs/returfing of the Boyd-Wilson Field by Te Puni Village.

- What options were explored for replacing/refurbishing the astroturf (e.g. natural turf or cork replacement instead of rubber/plastic)?

- What mitigations are in place to ensure that microplastics are not released into the environment during the turf's refurbishment?

- How much waste (by weight) is being generated by the refurbishment, and what proportion of that waste is being reused, recycled and landfilled?

- What environmental impact assessments have been done for the installation, refurbishment, and/or ongoing use and maintenance of the astroturf?

- What is the financial cost of refurbishment, and where is this funding being pulled from?

- When is this project due to be completed?

How will this project meet each of the following obligations outlined in the University's Sustainability Policy:
- 6.1 (e)
- 7.1 (b)
- 7.1 (d)
- 7.1 (e)?

Yours faithfully,

Malia Gaumeir