Auckland's Muriwai Beach could close to cars for good as council mulls options

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The threatened Muriwai gecko has its home in the dunes at the beach.
Concerns have also been raised about vehicles damaging the sand dunes, which are home to the rare Muriwai gecko.
People have also lodged complaints with the council about drivers' failure to stick to speed limits, crashes, and abandoned wrecks, the document said.
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Satellite images show some of the damage done to the dunes by vehicles at Muriwai Beach since the early 2000s.
Rodney Local Board chairman Phelan Pirrie said at the time the decision was about safety and the risk of fire.

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