Council proposes fee-based permits to drive on Muriwai Beach
Kia ora neighbours, Auckland Council is proposing to charge people to drive on Muriwai Beach after previously banning vehicles for conservation and safety concerns.
In recent years, council said there were ongoing concerns about the safety of beach users in relation to vehicles driving on the sand.
For the past two summers, closures to vehicle access were in place – with the banning of vehicles a point of discussion between council and the local community.
But in an apparent shift of position, a council committee is now proposing to allow people the drive the beach – if they pay for it.
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