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Local Iwi call for halt of Marina Construction! Local surfers call for support.
"Surfbreak's youngest member networking with local iwi"
Ki ngā whakaeke haumi
‘Join those who can join sections of a canoe’
Spending the last few days on the proposed
Hauraki Iwi are requesting the Government to hold an inquiry regarding the way Environment Waikato and Thames Coromandel District Council have administered this consent. Of particular concern is the conduct of TCDC, with regard to persistant weed spraying of the Mokomoko habitats, even between rain showers, despite persistent requests from world renown herpetologist Dr Keith Corbett M.B.E. to desist.
Local Iwi are also demanding a full ecological audit of the salt Marsh, in regard to the bio-diversity that exists there. There is evidence of frogs which have yet to be identified as to which species, and even a species of fish which seems to be able to withstand varying salinity levels. Read More....
Our April 2008 Newsletter click here
Controversial Wainui scheme is tossed out!
Gisborne Herald, June 10, 2008By Marianne Gillingham
The controversial Wainui, Okitu, Sponge Bay reticulation proposal was tossed out yesterday, in the face of the most cohesive protest action yet against Gisborne District Council.
But while they will not be reticulated, Wainui and Okitu residents' septic tanks will be closely monitored to ensure they comply with environmental health standards. Where this leaves the new Sponge Bay subdivision has yet to be ascertained, with sections there believed to be below the size required for adequate septic tank drainage.
Makorori residents will be back to the drawing board to "actively pursue alternative options".
After four days of working through more than 400 submissions on the issue, Mayor Meng Foon yesterday tabled an 11th-hour report with 12 recommendations to abandon the proposal, to the outrage of some councillors. Read more... from the Wainui Beach Org website.
Sand Mining at Cobden Beach
Updated 03/ 06/08 artcle on National radio concerning mediation today, but no mention of alteration to sea floor, peel angle /intensity of breaking wave etc if mining goes ahead, such consents need to acknowledge such impacts on surfbreaks, click here for Nat radio interview. An application by West Sand Limited to mine 1200 cubic metres of sand for gold and other metals in a six month trial from Cobden Beach near Greymouth was granted by the West Coast Regional Council last week. Kahuna boardriders are discussing what action to take, as the mining threatens surfbreaks at the sheltered end of the beach, by vacuming the sea floor, as well as threatening to expose an old rubbish dump. read more.. and download and sign the petition here...
Once Was The Piha Bar...
An article from the Piha Community News 2003 that examines the changes to Piha Beach. read more...
The Draft Revision of New Zealand Coastal Policy statement recognises Surfbreaks! Updated 21_05_08With the help of Rob Makgill, Environmental Lawyer for Berry & Co, Surfbreak Protection have submitted this final Submission on the proposed New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement 2008.
If accepted this will be the first time Surfbreaks will have legal recognition and protection in New Zealand.. read more...
Taranaki Surfbreaks Receive Recognition!
Taranaki Regional Council is one step ahead of the NZCPS and in a bold and visionary initiative has already included provision for protection of ALL it surfbreaks in its Regional Coastal Policy Statement. Other Regional Councils are now in the process of drafting their own submissions to the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (submission deadline 7 May), so we recommend you email your Regional Councillors to let them know you wish them to support Policy 20.
Land Consultation Process Flawed Regarding Whangamata Marina?
The close relationship between the Thames Coromandel District Council and the Whangamata Marina Society is as strong as ever, Grant McIntosh explains some of the historical detail between the Council and WMS, and the lack of of consultation with the wider community, combined with the lack of transparency offered by TCDC and WMS. BUT THERE IS HOPE. To listen to the Radio BFM interview with Grant, Click Here..
Surfbreak were on the road with Jack Johnson on the
EARLY THIS YEAR THE WHANGAMATA MARINA SOCIETY CONDUCTED THEIR FIRST GEOTECHNICAL SURVEY OF THE CONSTRUCTION SITE, WHERE THEY INTEND TO DIG A BASIN FOR THE MARINA. WMS DIDN'T VENTURE INTO THE SALT MARSH TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY, AFTER "DISCOVERING" THE AQUIFER. SEE THE VIDEO ON :
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1. MISSION STATEMENT
Surfbreak Protection (the Society) is dedicated to the protection and enhancement of New Zealand's surf-breaks for the benefit of New Zealand's surfing community and all New Zealanders.
2. OBJECTIVES
The Society will promote the conservation and protection of the unique natural characteristics of surfbreaks throughout
The Society will promote the maintenance of water quality at surfbreaks sufficient for human health and the healthy functioning of local marine life and ecosystems.
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