Awaroa
Academic labelled racist for using "pakeha"
Academic Ekant Veer has been accused of racism after using the word "Pakeha" when he asked Christchurch City Council to be more inclusive of multicultural communities. Audio
Increase of people at Awaroa worrying
Professor Steve Trewick says there's been a big increase in visitors since Awaroa beach was bought "by the people" in 2016, and quad bike and tractor tracks consistently mark the beach. Audio
NZers want to see Awaroa - the beach they now 'own'
A beach bought by the public via a Givealittle campaign will soon officially become part of Abel Tasman National Park - and people will finally have the chance to visit.
Buy-a-beach campaigner confirms purchase
The sale of an Awaroa beach to the public is now confirmed, with few pledges defaulting, according to the campaign's creator.
Roadmap - Awaroa Bay
You've probably heard all about the crowdfunding campaign to buy a beach in the Abel Tasman National Park. So given all the attention we thought we might take a closer look at Awaroa for this week's… Audio
Pledges still rolling in for beach crowd-funding campaign
The campaign to crowd-fund the purchase of land and a beach in the Abel Tasman National Park is still attracting pledges, despite the $2 million target being met.
Beach campaigners urge NZers to pledge right up till deadline
We talk to Duane Major, who started the campaign to buy the Abel Tasman beach just over three weeks ago. Audio
Government may contribute to beach campaign
The Prime Minister John Key says the government may make a modest contribution to the campaign to buy an Abel Tasman beach if there is a shortfall. Audio
Beach campaigners urging more pledges
The team behind the campaign to buy a beach at Awaroa in the Abel Tasman National Park is urging New Zealanders to keep pledging right up until the 3 o'clock deadline this afternoon. Audio
Awaroa local comments on what makes it special
The team behind the campaign to buy a beach at Awaroa in the Abel Tasman National Park is urging New Zealanders to keep pledging right up until the 3 o'clock deadline this afternoon. Audio