Auckland beachfront homes in wealthy suburbs hit hard by new rules for coastal erosion risk

Beachfront properties in Auckland’s upscale suburbs, including Kohimarama, Mission Bay, St Heliers, and Browns Bay, face new development restrictions due to coastal erosion risks. The Auckland Council’s updated plan downzones approximately 12,000 high-risk properties, making new developments difficult or prohibited, with 10,000 properties affected by coastal erosion.

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