Caulerpa washed up on the beach at Omākiwi Cove, Te Rawhiti, Bay of Islands, its bright apple green colour darkened after being out of the water for a time. Omākiwi Cove was the place where caulerpa was first found on mainland New Zealand, on May 3 this year. Photo: Susan Botting Local Democracy Reporter Northland
Susan talks to Kathryn about the invasive seaweed, caulerpa, which is threatening boating in Bay of Islands and beyond. Also, work is beginning on a new $20 million Okara marina for Whangārei Harbour.
And Whangarei District Council discusses managed coastal retreat for houses impacted by erosion.
Whangārei's crowded Town Basin ahead of a new $20 million marina being built by Whangārei Harbour Marina Management Trust. Photo: Local Democracy Reporting Northland via Northern Advocate
Northland Local Democracy reporter Susan Botting based at the Northern Advocate in Whangarei
