It's been a long, winding journey for the residents of Pākawau, who's homes are being threatened by the eroding seawall in front of them.
What was once a long, gentle slop leading to the beach is now a verticle drop that sits mere metres from some properties.
The Pākawau Community Residents Association has pled to council many times over the years to install a protective rock wall, to no avail.
So, they're taking matters into their own hands. The association's coastal protection committee chair Laurie Jarrett talks to Jesse about what they're doing.
Coastal erosion at Pakawau. Photo: RNZ / Supplied
