When it comes to bach selection, Jenny and John Villiger are adamant that a little irrationality goes a long way. The couple say their Whangapoua beachfront home, on the eastern coast of the Coromandel Peninsula, is far too close to the water's edge to be deemed a safe asset, what with winter storms and the threat of elevated sea levels. During one particularly bad gale, the surf carved sand dunes from the edge of their section and they feared their oversized front deck would be carried out to sea.But they're not worried. "If you were logical, you'd think this is a terrible investment. Which it is, with global warming," says John. "But we have loved every minute of being here."
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