Coast / Takutai

The coastal environment in Waitaha/Canterbury is of special significance to mana whenua and is an important source of kai moana as well as home to animals and plants that are taonga. It is ecologically abundant and diverse, with a broad range of habitats that support special ecosystems, some of which are unique to our region.

Current issues and challenges facing our region

Physical habitat loss through the draining of wetlands, land reclamation, seawalls and structures, dredging, overfishing, coastal erosion, vehicles and high recreational use can all alter marine habitats, spread marine pests and impact biodiversity.

There are also significant climate change hazards that affect our access to coastal areas, and the infrastructure (like buildings and roads) that we have built in them - for example from coastal erosion, extreme weather events and sea-level rise. However, there are opportunities to support healthy coastal habitats and resilience to cli

To hear more about coastal issues watch these webinar videos

Your vision for the future

In July and August, we asked Cantabrians to share their views on goals we could set for relating to the coast in the future. We received a lot of feedback which we are now working through. In October we will be asking you to share your thoughts on some draft policy options for each of the issues outlined below.

The coastal environment in Waitaha/Canterbury is of special significance to mana whenua and is an important source of kai moana as well as home to animals and plants that are taonga. It is ecologically abundant and diverse, with a broad range of habitats that support special ecosystems, some of which are unique to our region.

Current issues and challenges facing our region

Physical habitat loss through the draining of wetlands, land reclamation, seawalls and structures, dredging, overfishing, coastal erosion, vehicles and high recreational use can all alter marine habitats, spread marine pests and impact biodiversity.

There are also significant climate change hazards that affect our access to coastal areas, and the infrastructure (like buildings and roads) that we have built in them - for example from coastal erosion, extreme weather events and sea-level rise. However, there are opportunities to support healthy coastal habitats and resilience to cli

To hear more about coastal issues watch these webinar videos

Your vision for the future

In July and August, we asked Cantabrians to share their views on goals we could set for relating to the coast in the future. We received a lot of feedback which we are now working through. In October we will be asking you to share your thoughts on some draft policy options for each of the issues outlined below.

Page last updated: 01 Sep 2023, 09:48 AM