Coastal erosion close to claiming homes in Golden Bay community

It's been a long, winding journey for the residents of Pakawau, who's homes are being threatened by the eroding seawall in front of them. What was once a long, gentle slop leading to the beach is now a verticle drop that sits mere metres from some properties. The Pakawau Community Residents Association has pled to council many times over the years to install a protective rock wall, to no avail. So, they're taking matters into their own hands. The association's coastal protection committee chair Laurie Jarrett talks to Jesse about what they're doing.

It’s been a long, winding journey for the residents of Pakawau, who’s homes are being threatened by the eroding seawall in front of them.

What was once a long, gentle slop leading to the beach is now a verticle drop that sits mere metres from some properties.

The Pakawau Community Residents Association has pled to council many times over the years to install a protective rock wall, to no avail.

So, they’re taking matters into their own hands. The association’s coastal protection committee chair Laurie Jarrett talks to Jesse about what they’re doing.

Coastal erosion close to claiming homes in Golden Bay community
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