Ahead of a long, hot summer for Mount Maunganui beaches, sand was replenished at Waikorire and Pilot Bay from November 4.

The process is known as beach renourishment, in which sand is typically replenished to replace sediment that's been lost due to storm damage, drift, wind, and wave action. 

The council will add sand to areas across Pilot Bay that have been affected by weather events that have caused coastal erosion. 

During that time, a 500-metre section of the beach between Leinster Avenue and Salisbury Avenue will be temporarily fenced off to ensure the public's safety. 

While works were underway, large trucks and machinery would operate to bring in the sand. 

Temporary traffic management had been in place from 7am to 5pm.

 During these works, several carparks will be unavailable near Salisbury Wharf and on the corner of Salisbury Ave and The Mall.
 
Sand replenishment is typically an annual activity. The last time sand was replaced in this area was in spring 2023.
 
This work is weather-dependent.

 If it's delayed by weather or other unforeseen circumstances, it may be carried out at a later date.