In one big blow in July sand advanced 30m toward the playground and access road at Turakina Beach, says Rangitikei District Council parks manager Athol Sanson.
Residents of coastal Koitiata village had already been worried the playground and road might be swallowed up by advancing dunes and sought council help.
If the
Fighting against the advancing dunes
Koitiata Residents' Association chairman Keith Gray (foreground) shifts mulch to stabilise windblown sand. PHOTO/ SUPPLIED
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