What do you love about your coastline?

Tēnā koe,

Last year we started our coastal hazards conversation with the release of an updated Coastal Hazard Assessment, an eight-week period of engagement on the Coastal Adaptation Framework, and the Issues and Options discussion paper for the Coastal Hazards Plan Change.

This year we're continuing our focus on coastal hazards through the Coastal Hazards Adaptation Planning Programme. Because the timing and severity of sea level rise impacts will vary across the district, we don't want to take a one-size fits all approach.

We’re starting with communities in the Whakaraupō-Lyttelton Harbour and Koukourarata-Port Levy area. This involves partnering with mana whenua and working alongside the most exposed communities to prepare for the effects of coastal flooding, erosion and rising groundwater on communities, infrastructure and the environment.

You can find out more about our Coastal Hazards Adaptation Programme, and what coastal hazards impacts could mean for you and your community on our website.

Tell us what's important to you

For our adaptation planning to be meaningful, it's crucial we hear from residents of all ages about what you value about this area and what's most important to you. We encourage you to fill out our short survey.

The information gathered will be used by the Coastal Panel, which is made up of community and rūnanga representatives. They will determine a short-list of adaptation options which the community will then have the opportunity to give feedback on next year.

Come and see us!

If you want to learn more about coastal hazards or the adaptation planning programme, come to one of our events!

Coastal Adaptation Family Fun Day – Tile Painting
Come for the fun, stay for the clay! Bring your whānau and friends and join us to have your say on adapting to coastal hazards in Whakaraupō-Lyttelton Harbour and Koukourarata-Port Levy, paint what you love about this area on clay tiles, and grab a free ice cream while you're at it!

Jane McCulla – your local pottery artisan – will help you create your masterpiece. Your tile will feature in a local installation so we need your creativity – what does the future of your coast look like?

This is a free event for anyone who lives, works, or plays in Whakaraupō-Lyttelton Harbour (including Koukourarata-Port Levy).

Saturday 29 October 2022 – 10am–3pm
Allandale Reserve

Drop in
Tuesday 8 November 2022 anytime between 2.30pm–6pm
Governors Bay Community Centre, 1 Cresswell Avenue, Governors Bay

Beachinar – meet experts on the beach who will talk about the impacts of coastal hazards
Sunday 20 November 2022 (look for the welcome flag)
Cass Bay beach – 10am
Governors Bay jetty – 11.30am
Purau Beach – 1.30pm

Drop in
Thursday 24 November 2022 anytime between 2.30pm–6pm
Green Room – Diamond Harbour Community Hall, 2A Waipapa Avenue, Diamond Harbour

As the Coastal Panel progresses to make draft adaptation pathways for areas that will be impacted by coastal hazards in the near term, there will be opportunity for the wider community to provide feedback on these. This will most likely be close to mid-2023.

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