Help us plan for the future of our shoreline

We are preparing shoreline adaptation plans (SAPs) across the region in partnership with mana whenua and local communities.

Shoreline adaptation plans:

  • look at how we can adapt Auckland Council-owned land and assets to respond to coastal hazards and climate change over the next 100 years
  • promote the preservation and restoration of the coastal environment for future generations.

What we want your feedback on

We want to know how you use and what you value about:

  • the Pākiri to Mathesons Bay shoreline
  • the Ti point to Sandspit shoreline
  • the Snells Beach to Ōrewa shoreline.

This will help us to:

  • identify areas of importance to the community
  • understand community values and connections to the coast
  • make suitable plans to help manage the changing shorelines.

Read more about why and how we are developing Shoreline Adaptation Plans for Kaipara Harbour & Pākiri to Mathesons Bay, Ti Point to Sandspit and Snells Beach to Ōrewa in our Warkworth Town Hall presentation available here.

Pākiri to Mathesons Bay / Te Kohuroa shoreline

This SAP covers the area along the eastern coastline of the Hauraki Gulf starting at Auckland Council's regional boundary at Te Arai and follows the coastline south to Mathesons Bay / Te Kohuroa.

It includes, but is not limited to:

  • Pākiri
  • Te Arai
  • Leigh
  • Mathesons Bay / Te Kohuroa.
Map showing the coastal area from Pākiri to Mathesons Bay which extends from the eastern coastline of the Hauraki Gulf starting at Te Arai and continues south along the coastline to Mathesons Bay.
Map of Pākiri to Mathesons Bay / Te Kohuroa Shoreline Adaptation Plan area.


Ti Point to Sandspit shoreline

This SAP covers the area from the south of Mathesons Bay, including Ti Point and follows the coastline of Ōmaha Bay, Whangateau Harbour and Kawau Bay south to Sandspit and Brick Bay.

It includes, but is not limited to:

  • Ti Point
  • Whangateau
  • Point Wells
  • Ōmaha
  • Takatu
  • Tāwharanui
  • Buckleton Beach
  • Sandspit

  • Matakana.

Map showing the coastal area from the south of Mathesons Bay, including Ti Point and continuing south along Ōmaha Bay, Whangateau Harbour and Kawau Bay to Sandspit and Brick Bay.
Map of Ti Point to Sandspit Shoreline Adaptation Plan area.


Snells Beach to Ōrewa Hibiscus Coast shoreline

This SAP covers the area from the northern end of Snells Beach and includes the coastal areas of Mahurangi, Waiwera and Ōrewa, to the northern Silverdale area close to the Ōrewa estuary.

It includes, but is not limited to:

  • Snells Beach
  • Algies Bay
  • Martins bay
  • Mahurangi
  • Waiwera
  • Hatfields Beach
  • Ōrewa
  • Silverdale (North).


Map showing the coastline from Snells Beach to Ōrewa Hibiscus Coast including the area from Ōrewa in the south, north up to Warkworth and southeast to Mahurangi.
Map of Snells Beach to Ōrewa Hibiscus Coast Shoreline Adaptation Plan area.


When you can have your say

You can have your say on these shoreline adaptation plans from Monday 8 April until Friday 31 May 2024.

How you can have your say

You can also print the feedback form, fill it in and post it to:

Shoreline Adaptation Plans
Freepost number 232621
Private Bag 92300
Victoria Street West
Auckland 1142.

What happens next

The SAP project team will review all feedback and include it in the Shoreline Adaptation Plan report.

Once the team finalises the report, they will send it to the Rodney and Hibiscus and Bays Local Boards for approval.

Find out more about the Shoreline Adaptation Programme

Read more about the Shoreline Adaptation Programme.