Crowdfunding battle to stop unspoilt New Zealand beach falling into private hands

More than NZ$1.4m raised so far to protect stretch of coastline in Abel Tasman national park from becoming out of bounds to the public

A pristine slice of New Zealand coastline may soon be safe in public hands if "head dreamer" Duane Major gets his wish and crowdfunds the NZ$2m (900,000) needed to buy it.

Just before Christmas a golden stretch of beach in Abel Tasman national park came up for sale for NZ$2m. If bought privately, public access to the turquoise waters and unspoilt native bush could have been restricted.