Te Arai is arguably one of the few untouched slices of the east coast of northern New Zealand and the favoured surf break for many east coast surfers from the Auckland and Northlanbd regions. It is situated about 100 kms north of Auckland and neighbours the growing town of Mangawhai to the north. Te Arai is under threat.
Te Arai is well known among the New Zealand surfing community,
for many as their surfbreak of choice when the east coast is doing
it's thing. A selection of beach and sandy point breaks make up
this inspirational spot. There is a well established local
community including many surfers who call Te Arai home, either
growing up there, or moving to the area because of it's natural
beauty and great surfing.
The natural beauty, amenity value, ecosystems and wildlife
habitats are at risk from a development proposal now before the
Rodney District Council. A residential sub division, golf courses
and visitor facilities are all proposed for Te Arai under this
proposal.
The first requirement for the developer's plan to go to the next
stage requires a change to the Rodney District Plan. Hearings for
the hundreds of submissions received, including one from Surfbreak
Protection Society are being heard from 2nd March 2009. We are
working closely with the Te Arai Preservation
Society, Save Te Arai and other expert
submitters to ensure that we put forward the strongest argument we
can. We believe the proposal is inappropriate for Te Arai and does
not fit with the overall plan for the area.
Surfbreak Protection Society is adamant that Te Arai should be
retained as a natural sanctuary for all to enjoy and cherish. This
includes surfers, the general public of New Zealand, the rare
native birds that breed and live there, marine life including
frequent dolphin visits and maintaining high standards of water
quality and healthy vegetation in the area.
Keep an eye on our news page for updates on the progress of the
hearings and follow up activity. If you have any thoughts or ideas
do contact us and feel free to write to the Mayor and councillors
at Rodney and Central Government Ministers of Conservation and
Environment.
A selection of beach and sandy point breaks make up this
inspirational spot. There is a well established local community
including many surfers who call Te Arai home, growing up, or moving
to the area because of it's natural beauty and abundant surfing
opportunities.
The natural beauty, amenity value, ecosystems and wildlife
habitats are at risk from a development proposal now before the
Rodney District Council. A residential sub division, golf courses
and visitor facilities are all proposed for Te Arai under this
proposal.
The first requirement for the developer's plan to go to the next
stage requires a change to the Rodney District Plan. Hearings for
the hundreds of submissions received, including one from Surfbreak
Protection Society are being heard from 2nd March 2009. We are
working closely with the Te Arai Preservation Society and other
expert submitters to ensure that we put forward the strongest
argument we can. We believe the proposal is inappropriate for Te
Arai and does not fit with the overall plan for the area.
Surfbreak Protection Society is adamant that Te Arai should be
retained as a natural sanctuary for all to enjoy and cherish. This
includes surfers, the general public of New Zealand, the rare
native birds that breed and live there, marine life including
frequent dolphin visits and maintaining high standards of water
quality and healthy vegetation in the area.
Keep an eye on our news page for updates on the progress of the
hearings and follow up activity. If you have any thoughts or ideas
do contact us and feel free to write to the Mayor and councillors
at Rodney and Central Government Ministers of Conservation and
Environment.