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New CoastSnap site in Corsair Bay

21 November 2023

Motu-kauati-iti Corsair Bay is home to a new CoastSnap site, the fifth in the district and the first in Whakaraupō Lyttleton Harbour.

CoastSnap is a community science initiative that means everyone can play a part in monitoring how our coastlines are changing over time.

Simply put your phone or tablet into the CoastSnap cradle and follow the instructions to upload or email us your image. Every image counts.

With your help, we'll build a bank of images that can be directly compared and analysed, helping us to see changes in sea levels and the shape and size of the beach over time and after storm events.

This is no ordinary CoastSnap site. It sits alongside a display of tiles that were painted by members of the Whakaraupō Lyttleton Harbour community in 2022, showcasing what they love about living in the area. The reverse side of the tile board features a nod to the past, with a historic image of Corsair Bay showing us just how much things can change over time.

Whether you want to take a moment to appreciate the past, admire what the current generation has expressed on their tiles, or be a part of our monitoring for the future, it’s worth a trip to check it out – and get snapping!

Display of tiles painted by the community in 2022 showing what they love about living in the area.

The new CoastSnap site in Motu-kauati-iti Corsair Bay