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The second ten days of marina construction at Whangamata
Eyes on the coast...The first ten days
Our October 2008 Newsletter click here
Gisborne Herald, June 10, 2008
By Marianne Gillingham
Sand Mining at Cobden Beach.... read more..
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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