Karekare lifesaving officials say the deepening lagoon in front
of their base makes rescues difficult and is eroding membership.
The surf club guarding one of the country's most dangerous rip-torn
beaches says it is losing efficiency and members, because they must wade
through a waist-deep lagoon to reach their base.
In a plea to
Auckland Council, Karekare Surf Life Saving Club says it has pushed for a
new access way to the club for 35 years to counter a deepening stream.
The black sand beach on Auckland's west coast is a visitor drawcard, and featured in the film The Piano, but is also prized for its natural beauty and for being quieter than Piha to the north.
Club
chairman Stephen Pye said a formed driveway at the northern end of the
beach would go easier on the environment than vehicles making two
crossings of the stream on each trip.
"In 35 years there have
been over 200 meetings, workshops and public consultations between the
council, club and community involving thousands of hours of club
members' time," he said.
"The club has had to watch as ...more
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