As public consultation opens on the future management of Ōrewa Reserve, Hibiscus Coast residents have received significant support from the surf club in their call for Auckland Council to consider more than just dune restoration. The Ōrewa Surf Lifesaving Club has backed the Ōrewa Reserve Community Association’s (ORCA) campaign to include engineered protection options, such as a seawall. At the heart of the reserve, the surf club is planning a major redevelopment to better support its surf lifesaving operations and community education programmes. The club says preserving the reserve is essential, due to its practical value and central role in the community’s life. The club has urged Council to consider alternate options, including a possible seawall, to ensure the reserve remains functional for future generations.