 The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,137 (40.6%) people were employed full-time, 444 (15.9%) were part-time, and 72 (2.6%) were unemployed.The 2.5 kilometre long tidal sandy beach, which attracts a variety of shorebirds, is popular for a multitude of leisure activities, including kite surfing, paddle boarding, swimming, fishing, and dog walking.The pohutukawa-lined esplanade reserve features footpaths, playgrounds, picnic areas, a public barbecue, a waterfront café, public toilets, showers, boat ramps, and free overnight parking for motorhomes.