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The Snells Beach to Ōrewa Hibiscus Coast Shoreline Adaptation Plan (SAP) considers the future of council-owned land and assets across the region's coastal areas in response to the impacts of coastal processes, climate change, erosion and flooding.
The Rodney Local Board and Hibiscus and Bays Local Board endorsed this SAP in July 2025.
This SAP covers the area from the northern end of Snells Beach and includes the coastal areas of Mahurangi, Waiwera and Ōrewa, to the northern Silverdale area close to the Ōrewa estuary.
This SAP includes, but is not limited to:
Map of the area covered by Snells Beach to Ōrewa Shoreline Adaptation Plan.
View the Social PinPoint responses for the Snells Beach to Ōrewa Hibiscus Coast shoreline area.
How we are planning for the future of Auckland's coastal areas.
What to do and who to contact if a severe beach erosion, cliff instability or other coastal hazard is found.
A plan for Auckland, developed and delivered with Aucklanders.
Find out how a possible natural hazard on your property affects your ability to build on it or alter an existing building.
Auckland’s Climate Plan includes actions we need to take to protect our coastline.