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Gisborne Burns Debris for Beach Safety | Auckland News
Gisborne’s council is set to decide Friday on a controversial but cost-effective plan: burning up to 1,100 cubic meters of wood and debris on beaches to clear paths near Watson Park and make summer coastlines safer for locals and tourists. After a successful test burn Thursday, officials say the move—cheaper than hauling—could continue for up to seven days, especially as weather improves and visitors return. The decision comes amid painful memories of a 12-year-old boy killed by a log last year and after $80 million spent clearing debris since Cyclone Gabrielle. With erosion and natural…
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