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.