"The nationally important surf spots - 13 in the North Island and six in the South - have been recognised and protected under the revised New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement, which comes into effect today."
"Mr Shanks, of Whangamata, said the spark for his involvement was the highly emotional battle between affluent home-owners and local surfers at his home break.
Surfers felt they were left out of the decision-making on a new marina, which many claimed had ruined the Whangamata bar since opening last year.
The statement came too late to protect consistent waves at the Whangamata break, he said."
NORTHLAND
Peaks - Shipwreck Bay
Peaks - Super tubes - Mukie 2 - Mukie 1
WAIKATO
Manu Bay - Raglan
Whale Bay - Raglan
Indicators - Raglan
TARANAKI
Waiwhakaiho
Stent Rd - Backdoor Stent - Farmhouse Stent
GISBORNE
Makorori Pt - Centres
Wainui - Stock Route - Pines - Whales
The Island
COROMANDEL
Whangamata Bar
KAIKOURA
Mangamaunu
Meatworks
OTAGO/SOUTHLAND
The Spit
Karitane
Whareakeake
Papatowai
NZ Herald
Spent the last week at Whangamata, consistent 2-3ft surf the whole week - low tide conditions on The Bar were suitable for SUPs,(and mals) at best. Pretty disheartening sight when I recall swell lines breaking well inside the bay, over previous years.
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