Residents fear events centre threatens rural lifestyle

A photo from the Vanderosa Farms resource consent application captures the rural aspect of the property. An Auckland Council decision to grant consent for an events venue on Rodney Road, between Leigh and Pakiri, without public notification, has raised the ire of residents on the road. Council has granted Vanderosa Farms consent to convert an existing dwelling into visitor accommodation and an existing farm shed into a wedding and corporate events centre. The consent allows for up to 20 weddings a year for up to 150 people and unlimited corporate events for up to 50 people. Weddings can be hel...