The Bad: Sand dune developments still being proposed
With all that is known about building on coastal sand dunes, one could be forgiven for assuming that it was no longer common
practice in New Zealand. After all, societies have cautioned against building on sand since Biblical times and probably _ before. Unfortunately, this doesn’t seem to stop developers buying up coastal areas with the intention of subdividing and developing them. One current example is Ngunguru Spit, just south of Tutukaka in the Whangarei district. The area has been described as ‘one large archaeological site’ and is an important habitat for a number of native species. Previous applications to develop Ngunguru have been turned down due to the area’s high ecological and cultural values and high naturalhazard rating. Despite this, the
owner has recently reapplied to Northland Regional Council and Whangarei District Council to develop Ngunguru.
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Forest and Bird, Issue 306, 1 November 2002, Page 21
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