Quarry meeting draws capacity crowd

The meeting gave residents, quarry representatives and Boffa Miskell, the authors of the consent application currently before Auckland Council, a chance to air their views. Residents are urging council to publicly notify the application, arguing that its effects extend well beyond neighbouring properties and warrants wider community input. Some residents were turned away from a Rodney Aggregates community meeting at Whangaripo on June 24 after the venue filled to capacity, fuelling frustration over the company’s plans to significantly expand its quarry operations. The meeting was held as Rodne...