There has been much debate about the right to drive vehicles on our beaches.
While some see it as the ultimate freedom - others argue its dangerous for beachgoers and a general nuisance
What doesn't get a lot of coverage is the impact on wildlife.
Graham Lowther has been a regular visitor to Auckland's Muriwai beach for the past 60 years and started documenting the damage vehicles were doing six years ago
Photo: RNZ / Tom Taylor