Rocks provide emergency backstop on two Coast beaches

Auckland Transport placed rocks on part of Hatfields Beach as an emergency measure to protect the road. The work raised tempers among some Coast residents, who asked ‘why not put rocks on Ōrewa Beach?’

When contractors placed piles of large rocks in a line along part of Hatfields Beach two weeks ago, it had locals wondering who had given consent for it, how come it happened so fast, and why rocks were being used when Auckland Council has made it clear they are not its preferred option for Ōrewa Beach sea defences.

Enquiries by Hibiscus Matters ascertained that the work was undertaken by...