Northland’s changing coastline presents uncertain future

Warmer water may cause temperature stress to valued cultural and commercial shellfish species such as kūtai. Photo, Northland Regional Council. In the third of a four-part series based on Northland Regional Council’s State of the Environment (Coastal) Report, published in August, we look at the impact of a changing climate and the increasing risks posed by sea level rise and coastal erosion. Te Taitokerau (Northland) faces a defining challenge as the impacts of climate change continue to unfold, threatening the region’s coastlines, communities and cultural heritage. Guiding the region’s respon...