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When southerly storms whipped up heavy seas last month, a serious threat developed to a number of homes at Wainui Beach. At a point about half way between Grey's Store and the Okitu Store, the sea began to erode the foreshore to a point where fences and front lawns began to disappear. Daylight on July 23 revealed at least one house overhanging space (picture above, by Dunstans Photo Service). On that day the house was moved back to safety, but in a damaged condition.

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July 23 was a Sunday, and an appeal organised by Mr. R. A. Keeling, M.P., brought out about 200 volunteers, some of whom are seen at left improvising temporary protective works.

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Volunteers working in the sea wash.

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"We'll Move Anything" is motto on Monk's truck. Driving on all six wheels, it still had its work cut out to do this job.

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Workers had unpleasant task in heavy rain which developed during afternoon.

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A view of the barrier erected at foot of cliff.

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Hundreds of spectators came to see work in progress. A general view of the protective works after they were completed (this photo by Dunstan's Photo Service).

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Erosion came dangerously close to taking this dwelling.

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Work continued late into the day.

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Welcome refreshments were provided by Red Cross.

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Traffic Officer Boyle had cold job directing heavy stream of sightseers in rain. Note truckload of concrete cylinders just arrived for delivery to beach.

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Three weeks later. Sand has built up by two feet, and concrete cylinders have disappeared.