Garry Venus
Takapuna Beach
An Autobiography
The life story of one of New Zealand's best-loved beaches, told in its own voice.
Framed by weathered cliffs and Rangitoto, this familiar coastline contains layers of history that are easy to overlook. Told through the voice of the beach itself, the book traces the forces that formed the coast, the lives lived along its shore and the changes that may shape its future.
Most books about beaches begin with people.
This one begins 4.5 billion years earlier.
What you'll discover
From a coastline born of fire, sea and time, the story moves through the people and memories that shaped Takapuna Beach, before looking ahead to the changes facing the coast.
Publication planned for 2026
Takapuna Beach: An Autobiography is currently in production and scheduled for publication in 2026. Further details will be added as publication approaches.