The same was said about public access to Mount Tarawera, and that flew. They also said Maori would never charge for using lake Taupo, that flew as well, they got a substantial amount of money from competitors in last year's Iron man.

I wouldn't put money on it not flying but it does occur to me the Ninety Mile Beach is designated as a public road. Any lawyer worth his salt should be able to substantiate Maori have no right to charge for use of an area that is already in the public domain.