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Kainga Ora – Homes and Communities began seeking public feedback in June on its plan to build 37 homes in Bonair Crescent, Millwater.
However, although this move was welcomed by Millwater residents, a representative of those opposed to the scheme, who does not want to be named, says locals are yet to receive a letter seeking written feedback.
Kainga Ora opened an online forum on its website and has placed comments boxes in locations which include Ōrewa library.
The resident is concerned that this has encouraged a lot of input from those outside Millwater and, with the opportunity for feedback closing on August 26, that time is running out.
“We’re over halfway through the consultation process and no letter has gone out,” she says.
It appears that Kainga Ora wants to cast its feedback net far wider than just the community surrounding its Bonair Crescent site.
Kainga Ora north and west regional manager, Taina Jones, says the organisation is committed to engaging with the community and wants to hear from as many people as possible, either online or in writing.
Jones says letters were sent out last week to local residents about how they can provide written feedback.
“We encourage the community to share their views because it is important that we capture a wide range of perspectives,” Jones says.
In the meantime, the building at Bonair Crescent is on hold.
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