The northern end of Snells Beach will be off limits to dogs for several months to allow some of the area’s endangered shorebirds to breed in safety.
The temporary change to Auckland Council’s dog access rules will apply until March 31. During this time dogs will be prohibited from all beach areas north of the Sunburst Avenue boat ramp.
They must also be on leash at all times along Snells Beach Esplanade Reserve, north of the boat ramp.
Council’s natural environment team manager Andrew Nelson says the area is an important habitat for many native shorebird species.
These include the New Zealand dotterel, variable oystercatchers, and bar tailed godwits.
