Inventory of coastal areas of local or regional significance in the ...

1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Inventory of coastal areas of local or regional significance in the Taranaki
Region (Inventory) is to provide information on coastal areas of local or regional
significance in the Taranaki region, and to provide information on public access to the
coastal marine area. Further, the Inventory identifies where subdivisions have
occurred in the coastal area since 1999. The Inventory will facilitate statutory bodies
in their decision-making on the management of public access and development in the
coastal area.
1.2 Scope
This document has been complied by the Taranaki Regional Council with assistance
from New Plymouth District Council, South Taranaki District Council and
Department of Conservation.
Much information exists about the Taranaki coast, however, prior to the compiling of
this document, the information was scattered and in various publications. This
Inventory encapsulates published information regarding sites that have locally or
regionally significant scenic, amenity, recreational, cultural, historical or ecological
values. Further, it outlines whether access exists to sites and the land tenure of sites.
Unformed roads in the region that are located adjacent to the coast are also identified.
The location of unformed roads provides an indication of where, at present, public
access to the coast can be obtained, however in some instances the route may not be
obvious or known, and therefore the public may not be aware that they can pass
through, or to, an area.
With respect to use and development within the coastal area, the location of
subdivisions that have occurred since 1999 in the coastal area are identified.
A discussion of the key facts on the ‘state’ and pressures affecting public use of and
access to areas identified in this Inventory are outlined in an accompanying summary
and discussion document ‘Inventory of coastal areas of local or regional significance in the
Taranaki regional. Summary and discussion’.
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