Coloured cliff face

I'd love to know the geology of this fascinating area.What's the orange stuff. The lower part of the cliff face would be under water at high tide. Any ideas out there?
Whitecliffs area, West Coast, North Island, new Zealand. File# 280058; Photographer: Christine

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