Coastal Restoration Trust of New Zealand

Coastal Dune Ecosystem Reference Database

Minerals and aggregates background report

Author
Duncan, H.
Year
2010
Publisher / Organisation
Whangarei District Council
Summary
Four recent dune phases have previously been identified in the Manawatu and Horowhenua regions of southwest North Island, New Zealand. The oldest of these dune phases, the Koputaroa dunes, occur over a restricted area near the town of Levin. Previous estimates of the age of these dunes have largely been based upon the occurrence of Aokautere ash, an airfall member of the Kawakawa tephra (ca. 22
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