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Coastal Reserves and Seaside Development, with reference to Coromandel Peninsula. February 1969.

1. Identification information

Status
Complete
Data Collection Date
Summary
This study aims to highlight the problems associated with both a) present patterns of seaside development and the provision of adequate areas of coastal reserves, and b) weaknesses of present legislation relating these subjects. Purpose: To highlight antagonisms between seaside development and coastal reservation.
Content
The need for reserves. The pressure of seaside development. Recommendations for subdivision and reserves.
Study Types
  • Inventory/Survey
Categories
  • Social and Economic
  • Coastal Development and Public Spaces
  • Consents and Structures

2. Contact information

Commissioning Agencies
  • University of Auckland
  • University of Otago
Contact Organisations
  • University of Auckland (Department of Town Planning)

3. Spatial information

Geographic Coverage
Coromandel Peninsula
Grid Coordinates
Coromandel Peninsula –
Locations
  • Name
    Coromandel Peninsula
    NZMG Easting
    2745038
    NZMG Northing
    6466088
    Location
    East Coast

4. Data acquisition information

Collection Date
1969
Methodology
Frequency of collection: One off study

5. Data quality information

Known Limitations
In context of 1969 legislation. Gaps in collection: Not reported Data quality: Not reported Attribute accuracy: Not reported Completeness: Not reported

6. Distribution information

Format
Bound dissertation hardcopy. Digital Format: No
Applications
Availability
Freely available Sensitivity/Confidentiality: None

7. Status information

Data Status
Finished

8. Metadata information

General Notes
Held at DoC HO Library. 711-558McQ Additional comments: This report shows that the Natural Character and Tourism values of the Coromandel Peninsula were recognised in 1969, and highlights the impact that subdivision was having on these values at that time, as well as the threat subdivision posed to the future.
Related Links
Publications
  • McQuoid, R.G. 1969: Coastal Reserves and Seaside Development, with reference to Coromandel Peninsula. A dissertation presented to the University of Auckland in part fulfilment of the requirements of the Dip. Town Planning courses. University of Auckland, Department of Town Planning.
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