Consenting our sand extraction
To ensure we can continue to support the upper North Island’s growth, we are seeking resource consent to extract sand at Te Ākau Bream Bay to help meet the needs of the construction sector.
Resource consenting process
We know many Kiwis naturally have questions about the sand extraction process. New Zealanders care about the environment and want to see it protected. So do we. Within this website we hope to demystify sand extraction and show that it isn’t like other marine mineral extraction techniques and can be undertaken in an environmentally responsible manner.
We are committed to providing as much information as possible throughout this consenting process. On this website you will find our application documents, background information and answers to many of the questions you might have.
Te Ākau Bream Bay
McCallum Bros Limited® is applying for a resource consent to extract marine sand by trailing suction off the coast of Te Ākau Bream Bay. The application area is a long way from the coast, with its inner boundary 4.7 km offshore at its closest point.
We have commissioned assessments of effects covering coastal processes, beaches and dunes, marine ecology, fish and fisheries, birds, marine mammals, water quality, noise, navigational safety, landscape, surf breaks, cultural values, climate change and economics.
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Our application at Te Ākau Bream Bay, and our commitment to the environment.