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Wayne Walker
Viewpoint – Safeguarding recreational facilities
The Ōrewa Surf Club was standing room only for a recent meeting opposed to plans for the retreat of the beach along the northern reserve....
Viewpoint – Green and blue
Our green and blue areas on the Hibiscus Coast are special. They include Auckland Council parks, reserves and coastal esplanade areas as well as privately...
Viewpoint – Support for citizen-based initiatives vital
Citizen-based initiatives continue to make all the difference on the Hibiscus Coast. Many times they have saved the day. There are a number of local...
Viewpoint – Sport support
Sport and recreation, and the council parks that enable them are vitally important for the health and wellbeing of the Hibiscus Coast community; they build...
Viewpoint – Call to keep stadium
Urgent call to action. As this paper goes to digital and print delivery there is still time to put in a submission to the Council’s...
Viewpoint – Fighting loss of stadium
The North Harbour Stadium is under threat from a recently advanced proposal from within Council to demolish it. More than likely the lion’s share of...
Viewpoint – Challenging times
Recent storms have added to the budget pressure Council is under. Like many households Council is also weathering higher interest costs and inflation; and in...
Viewpoint – Fight back on zoning proposals
The big issue facing the Hibiscus Coast right now is the proposed zoning changes that bring much more housing density than is presently allowed. ...
Viewpoint – Consultation time
Over the coming months there are opportunities to let the government and Auckland Council know your views. Penlink is out for consultation on tolling. Charging...
Viewpoint – Space savers needed
Enjoyment of our open space – our local parks, beaches, bush reserves, and walkways – is more important than ever. In these ‘lock-down’ times they...
