News - November 2011

Plan brings building height in Orewa to the fore again

The issue of highrise buildings in residential parts of Orewa has again raised its head as a result of provisions in Auckland Council’s draft Auckland Plan.

Members of the Orewa Ratepayers & Residents Association (ORRA) said they were dismayed to see Orewa listed as a Town Centre in the draft plan.

Silverdale fireworks display in jeopardy

The Silverdale Fire Brigade’s Open Day and Fireworks display, which attracted an estimated 8000 people to Orewa on November 5, is the latest to be threatened by a funding squeeze and issues with Council consents.

Primary school considers security fence

Whangaparaoa Primary School in Manly is considering erecting high fences around all or part of its grounds, effectively closing them to the public after hours, in order to prevent on-going vandalism.

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