Karikari Peninsula Beachcare Group
Karikari Peninsula Beachcare Group
Date started: 2007 (N.B. This group is no longer active)
Purpose of group: The aim of the group was to raise awareness of environmental protection and restoration of the beach and the impacts of inappropriate vehicle use on the beach and dunes.
About the group: The Karikari Peninsula Beach Care Group was formed in response to a growing number of coastal issues in the area including careless use of vehicles on the beach and dunes. The group worked with Tokerau-Whatuwhiwhi Residents and Ratepayers Association to undertake dune restoration work.