Concerns about impact of Meng Foon’s illegal seawall
WEBOct 28, 2023 · An unconsented Gisborne seawall which defied council instruction has raised concern about potential impacts to the environment. On October 6, Gisborne District Council issued an abatement notice to former mayor Meng Foon for work he had undertaken next to Tatapouri Bay Oceanside Accommodation, which …
Meng Foon in stoush with Gisborne council over unconsented …
WEBOct 21, 2023 · Gisborne District Council denied that claim, saying the only contact its resource consent team had with Foon following the cyclone was for a water renewal consent to supply the campground. Foon said he began constructing the wall because he genuinely thought he was within his legal rights to do so.
Meng Foon's illegal seawall raises environmental concerns
WEBOct 28, 2023 · Meng Foon's unconsented Gisborne seawall has raised concerns about its potential environmental impact. On 6 October, Gisborne District Council issued an abatement notice to Foon, the former Gisborne mayor, for work he had undertaken next to Tatapouri Bay Oceanside Accommodation, which he owns with wife Ying. Foon began constructing the seawall ...
Gisborne, NZ – Sea Walls
WEBFor the third year in a row, the Sea Walls program returned to New Zealand to activate a new community. This time, we had the honor of being welcomed by the town of Gisborne or Tairāwhiti where we beautified the streetscape with large-scale murals that speak to issues pertinent to the conservation of our oceans locally and across the planet. 20.
Meng Foon and illegal sea wall in boaties’ firing line
WEBJan 4, 2024 · Concerned boatie Craig Miller (left) and commercial cray fisher Murray Dolman want the Gisborne District Council to take some action against former mayor Meng Foon who has constructed an unpermitted sea wall in front of his seaside camping business at Tatapouri.
Former Gisborne mayor's illegal seawall raises concerns
WEBOct 29, 2023 · Former Gisborne mayor Meng Foon has landed himself in hot water with the district council over an unconsented seawall he constructed in front of the campground he owns with his wife.
'Retreat' may be on the cards for Gisborne coastal residents
WEBSep 8, 2019 · Yesterday three homes were evacuated after heavy 4m easterly swells damaged a sea-wall on Friday. That led to the ocean eating away 8m of front lawn at those properties. They were evacuated, and heavy rocks were put in place by contractors yesterday to keep the sea at bay.
WEBThe report con-cerns a literature search and review of articles pertaining to the effects of seawalls on beaches. Particular consideration of articles relevant to the beach and coastal "protection" works at Wainui Beach, Gisborne was requested.
Sea Walls Tairāwhiti - Tairawhiti Gisborne
WEBWhen global goes local the Sea Walls Tairāwhiti Artists for Oceans project takes ocean conservation into the streets of Gisborne. Launched in October 2018 in collaboration with Pangea Seed Foundation, you can find these stunning …
Visit Gisborne NZ | Tairāwhiti Gisborne New Zealand
WEBGisborne is home to the regional port, airport and is the perfect place to start your exploration of the East Coast. With flourishing wineries and eateries, boutique shops, heritage trails, and authentic Māori culture, it’s the …