Shelly Beach, New Zealand

Shelly Beach
Aotea
Jetty at Shelly Beach
Jetty at Shelly Beach
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Coordinates: 36°34′20″S 174°22′45″E / 36.57222°S 174.37917°E / -36.57222; 174.37917
CountryNew Zealand
RegionAuckland Region
WardRodney ward
Community boardRodney Local Board
SubdivisionKumeū subdivision
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityAuckland Council
Area
 • Total0.31 km2 (0.12 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2024)[2]
 • Total260
 • Density840/km2 (2,200/sq mi)

Shelly Beach (Māori: Aotea), officially known as Aotea / Shelly Beach, is a settlement and beach located on the eastern side of Te Korowai-o-Te-Tonga Peninsula and the southwest side of Kaipara Harbour, North Auckland.[3] In 2018, a seawall and five groynes were constructed to fight erosion.[4]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Area was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  3. ^ Harriss, Gavin (March 2022). Shelly Beach, Auckland (Map). NZ Topo Map.
  4. ^ "Council plans to build seawall and walkway at Shelly Beach". Stuff. 26 June 2018. Retrieved 18 November 2021.