Policy 16: Surf breaks of national significance
Learn about protecting nationally significant surf breaks. Policy 16 from the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement 2010 publication.

Protect the surf breaks8 of national significance for surfing listed in Schedule 1, by:

  1. ensuring that activities in the coastal environment do not adversely affect the surf breaks; and
  2. avoiding adverse effects of other activities on access to, and use and enjoyment of the surf breaks.

8Surf break – as defined in the Glossary.