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Paradise in peril

Robin Capper

Robin Capper

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NZ Listener | Paradise in peril by Philip Matthews

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The "Paradise" this article talks about is my backyard and playground. The Waitakere Ranges are one of the Auckland regions greatest assets. The map (click to enlarge image) shows their location approximately 30km from Central Auckland (The blue arrow is where I live).
The Eastern Foothills and Western Coastline of “The Ranges” are being increasingly targeted for development. This article looks at the impact of development on Piha, a popular beach on the Waitakere Coast. If you are not familiar with Piha the area mentioned in the article, nicknamed "The Gap", is approximately the red-hatched area to the right of the main beach on the 3d map below. Check out the Waitakere Ranges Protection Society for more information on protection of the Ranges.

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