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Have your say on Auckland's shorelines

Before we approve a Shoreline Adaptation Plan (SAP), we ask for feedback from the local community. This is so you can tell us your views about the future of our shorelines.

Have your say on current SAP consultations

There are currently no SAPs open for consultation.

Timeline of SAPs by area

Map of Auckland's coastline showing each SAP area.


The map explained and current status for each SAP

The map uses colours and letters to show the timeline for SAPs by area.

2019-August 2023

Yellow - in areas W and H, SAPs were approved for:

Dark blue - in area E, a 'mini'-SAP in Waitematā Harbour West was approved for:

Yellow - in areas I and K, SAPs were approved for:

March-September 2023

Green - in areas J, P and Q, consultations closed and SAPS are under review for:

  • Pāhurehure Inlet
  • Manukau East
  • Manukau North.

The final reports for these SAPs will be available in the second half of 2024.

November 2023-April 2024

Light blue - in areas L, F and G, consultations closed and SAPs are under review for:

  • Whatipu to South Head
  • Bucklands Beach to Pine Harbour
  • Tāmaki River Inlet.

February-June 2024

Orange - in areas B, C and M, consultations closed and SAPs are under review for:

  • Pākiri to Mathesons Bay
  • Ti Point to Sandspit
  • Snells Beach to Ōrewa
  • Kaipara Harbour.

June 2024-June 2025

Dark blue - in areas D,E,R,S,O and N, we are planning SAPs for:

  • Silverdale to Devonport
  • Waitematā Harbour West
  • Auckland Central
  • Ōrakei to Karaka Bay Beach
  • Hauraki Gulf islands
  • Aotea / Great Barrier Island.

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