The Beach

Residents would like to see the sustainable management of Titahi Bay beach, with emphasis given
to the management of cars on the beach, preservation of the natural environment,water quality, the “ fossilized” forest and boat-shed maintenance.

Likes

• Boatsheds
• The “fossilised” forest
• Safe family swimming and play areas
• Surfing, boating, fishing and diving activities

Dislikes

• Litter and broken glass
• Invasive weeds
• Lack of control over the upkeep of the boatsheds
• Stormwater outlets
• Lack of signage to the beach
• Poor water quality
• Irresponsible vehicle use on the beach and lack of enforcement
• Lack of speed signs
• Erosion
• Lack of enforcement of rules
• Loose boulders and rubble
• Lack of security and lighting
• Lack of signage and daily information on the beach regarding water quality
• No signage and enforcement of the liquor ban
• Litter, vandalism, tagging and other graffiti
• Poor beach maintenance
• Lack of appropriate planting

Opportunities

• Redevelopment of the dive centre site
• Sustainable management of the beach
• Feature the boatsheds as a distinctive icon of the Bay
• Nature of erosion control

Concerns

• Development pressure adjoining the beach. Residents do not want Titahi Bay beach to be a resort
• Deteriorating water quality
• Potential development
• Height of structures near the beach
• Deterioration of the boatsheds
• Erosion control
• Lack of enforcement of rules regarding vehicles on the beach
• Regular cleaning
• Details of the proposed dive centre demolition plan
• Loss of sand on the beach

Proposed Actions

Car parking rules on the beach must be enforced.

Residents, PCC and GWRC to undertake a sustainable beach
management plan which (among other things):
• improves the quality of the water
• enforces rules for vehicles on the beach
• improve landscaping and encourage native planting
• employs a beach warden
• protects the “fossilised” forest
• controls beach erosion in a way that looks as natural as
possible
• integrates with the PCC proposed beach front reserve plan
• considers control of vehicle access to the beach at night

The beach, its surrounds and toilets should be cleaned daily.

Upgrade beach facilities with vandal-proof materials and safe design.

Upgrade facilities to include security lighting.

All drainage over the beach should be environmentally friendly.

The boat-sheds should be retained and be painted distinctively to emphasize them as a unique feature of the Bay.

Employ a beach warden from 1 September to 30 April each year.

All developments near the beach should be limited strictly as to height and density.

Improved signage should be installed about beach access, parking and water quality.

Provide some angled car parks for people with disabilities at beach entrances.

PCC and residents to continue to promote the Big Dig and specific Bay events.

Establish seating in accessible places near the beach.

Redevelop the dive center site as an educational/ environmental/recreational facility.