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  What happened to NZCPS Surfing Policy 20?13 Feb 10
  

  In 2007 the Ministry of Conservation embarked on the Review of the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (NZCPS). The original NZCPS was introduced in 1994 and the RMA (Resource Management Act) required that a review be put out for public consultation. The NZCPS sits at the top of the hiearchy of NZ's coastal policies and plans and when regional and local Councils develop their own policies and plans, they have to align these with the NZCPS.

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  Get a Sick T Shirt here10 Feb 10
  

  Awesome T-shirt, designed by our very own Nic Reeves in a classic surfing look, available now, only $25 each. See the campaign page for further details.

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  Surfbreak presence at World Juniors18 Jan 10
  

  We will be present at the World Juniors in Piha from 21st to 28th January and we have a brand new T-shirt range we will be promoting and selling at the event for only $25 each. Our theme is "Keeping it Clean"

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