In June 2007, the coastal cliffs at Oamaru lost a lot of ground, including a conservation area for blue penguins and the factory seen here. Photo: Murray Hicks.
There are concerns among scientists that funding cuts to a coastal mapping project will put communities at risk.
Land Information NZ is reducing spending on its coastal mapping, which provides information on sea level rise and natural disasters to help authorities make informed decisions on infrastructure.
The cuts mean just 40% of the country's coast will be mapped, compared to the initial target of 85%.
LINZ says mapping coverage will be targeted to more heavily populated coastal areas and areas with vulnerable infrastructure.
Otago University Centre for Sustainability director Dr Caroline Orchiston joins Kathryn to discuss.
