Surfbreak Protection Society

	Chris Carter's speech to the House 14 03 06 Chris Carter delivered this speech to Parliament giving his reasons as to why he turned down the Environment Courts recommendation for a marina at Whangamata. Chris also remarks on his review of the The New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement, Which has given the Surfbreak Protection Society the oppurtunity to submit to. if our submission is accepted Surfbreaks must be considered by councils when deciding on future coastal development	[117 views]
	New Plymouth Surf Riders Newsletter Feb 2007 THE SERIOUS STUFF	[514 views]
	An observation on surfing from Tariana Turia Having shared correspondence with Tariana Turia of late, I am heartened to find strong support and empathy for our sport - culture, in Parliament. Also included is Maori party Environment Spokesman Te Ururoa Flavell’s speech on the reversal of the Whangamata Veto, and Hone Harawira’s speech opposing Resource Management (restricted coastal activities) Amendment Bill put forward by Nick Smith.	[498 views]
	Our Mission Statement We are a Society dedicated to the conservation of the "treasures" of the New Zealand Surfing Community - our surfbreaks - through the preservation of their natural characteristics, water quality, marine eco systems and low-impact access for all.	[391 views]
	The history of the Whangamata Marina proposal Over the following months we will be posting a series of articles giving a detailed insight into the history of the Whangamata Marina. This article is a transcript of the Surfers' evidence presented by Paul Shanks to the Environment Court at the October 2000 Hearing.	[1215 views]
	Surfbreak Assessment Guidelines for our Environment- SAGE Grant McIntosh started surfing Whangamata and around Port Waikato in the late 60’s. He is now a (mature) student doing Environmental Management. Has a particular interest in communally owned land and assets such as Maori Land and Public Land. Surfing is of interest as it takes place only on Public Land (foreshore and seabed), thus surfers are at the mercy of Public Authorities who administer that space.	[459 views]
	Surfing is worth saving too An article written by Wayne brown for the Northland Age on the 23 of Nov 06	[423 views]
	Last Drinks Please ? updated 03/ 06/ 07 Whangamata is proof that Surfing needs an Organization to watch over our treasured resources, our Surf Breaks, because you cant get them back when they are gone	[481 views]
	Just Getting To The Beach THE RELENTLESS URBANISATION OF BEACHES CONTINUES	[546 views]