21 Mar 2022

Aerial images prompt warning over beach dune erosion

From Afternoons, 1:33 pm on 21 March 2022

Aerial images taken over the past 10 years in Port Ōhope provide a stark reminder as to why we should keep to the official beach pathways.

Bay of Plenty Coast Care Regional Coordinator Rusty Knutson speaks to Jesse about the urgent need to protect our dunes.

Port Ōhope 2011.

 Port Ōhope dunes in 2011. Photo: Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Port Ōhope 2021.

Port Ōhope dunes in 2021, where a large area is now just sand. Photo: Bay of Plenty Regional Council

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