Waiheke residents are being asked to give feedback to Auckland Council on its plans to manage and protect local coastal areas from the effects of climate change by having their say on the draft Waiheke Island Shoreline Adaptation Plan (SAP).
“Waiheke’s coasts are a huge part of our community and way of life and the effects of climate change cannot be ignored if we want to preserve that, now, and over the long-term,” says Waiheke Local Board Chair Cath Handley.
“So please, take 10 minutes to give your feedback on our Shoreline Adaptation Plan so that council has all the information it needs to make a plan that works for all of us, or attend an event to meet the specialist staff involved. Landowners in affected areas will be particularly interested in giving their input.”
SAPs are documents that cover the ways that Auckland Council manages its coastal land and assets including reserves, coastal defence structures and public facilities over the next 100 years.
There are 20 SAPs across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland developed in partnership with mana whenua with guidance from infrastructure providers, technical experts and coastal communities.
The draft Waiheke SAP consultation is open now until 1 October 2024.
How to have your say
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Fill in the online feedback form
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Attend one of our in-person events to meet council staff involved
15 August
Drop-In Session: Downtown Ferry Terminal
4 – 5.30pm, Quay Street, Auckland CBD
17 August
Drop-In Session: Waiheke Collective Film Festival
4.30pm, Waiheke Island Community Cinema, 127-129 Ocean View Road, Oneroa
24 August
Drop-In Session: Waiheke Ostend Market
8am - 1pm, 76 Ostend Road
5 September
Public meeting with presentation/Q&A Session: Waiheke Island
6.30pm - 8pm, venue TBC.
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Drop a pin and leave a comment on our interactive map
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Email your completed feedback forms to shorelineadaptationplans@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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Print the feedback forms, fill them in and post to:
Shoreline Adaptation Plans
Freepost number 232621
Private Bag 92300
Victoria Street West
Auckland 1142.
For more information on Shoreline Adaptation Plans, check out the council’s website.
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