Keeping Our Coast Safe: November 2026 Coastal & Flood Protection Update
By Roy Boonen, Chair – Flood Protection Group (CCCG) This is where things stand on keeping Haumoana, Te Awanga and Clifton safe from flooding and coastal erosion.
Haumoana groyne
HBRC repaired the groyne but left the saddle, the dip in its top, too low. We raised it with them. HBRC listened and will fill the saddle before the end of this year.
Beach crest at Haumoana
The beach crest protects Haumoana from storms and sea surges. HDC and HBRC have topped it up regularly to keep it big enough and strong enough. HBRC is now asking its councillors about looking after the crest to a set standard as part of the Haumoana drainage scheme. East Road revetment wall Before Christmas, HDC plans to repair the East Road revetment wall and add gravel to 100 metres of beach north of it.
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EcoReef at Te Awanga
The 210 metre sea wall was finished over a year ago. It is built from hexagon-shaped concrete cells, stacked like Lego and filled with gravel and stones, so it holds firm against the waves. It is proving its worth. It has helped build up the beach crest and it protects the carpark and lagoon. The goal is to extend it to the stopbank at the Maraetotara River mouth and across the reserve in front of Te Awanga Hall. HDC also plans a short-term repair to the sea wall outside Te Awanga Hall.
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Haumoana drainage scheme
HBRC has reviewed the Haumoana drainage scheme. We gave input when the review started and sent detailed feedback in April. We are waiting for the final review. Councillors are working through scheme reviews now. Decisions on maintaining or improving the scheme will come through the Long Term Plan.
Coastal Hazards Strategy
For some of you, the Coastal Hazards Strategy will seem like an endless hui and no doey. The talking has been worth it. Over the last 18 months, local people, mostly members of our group, have worked with HBRC and HDC to turn the 2024 draft into a plan that is practical, long term and fundable. We met coastal and marine engineers, the Insurance Council and financial advisors. HBRC is now assessing the revised strategy. The aim is public consultation in March, then inclusion in the Long Term Plan. This is the most important and urgent issue for our communities.
Have your say in March
When consultation on the strategy opens in March, every local submission counts. We will share the details here.
Thank you
Thank you to our volunteers: Arlo Armstrong, Marcel van Hooijdonk, Ann Redstone, Trent Mabbett, Keith Newman and Maurice Smith. Special thanks to Ann and Marcel, whose working relationships with council staff have made a real difference on the crest. Thank you also to Councillors Hana Montaperto-Hendry and Alwyn Corban, and to the HDC and HBRC staff who join our meetings.
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