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Landfill opposition
Kaipara District Council (KDC) is joining the growing number of organisations and individuals heading to the Environment Court to oppose Auckland Council’s decision to approve a resource consent for the Dome Valley landfill. Due to “limited funding and available resource”, Council will support another appellant by becoming a Section 274 party. This means it can take part in any mediation and the hearing process, but can only address issues within the scope of the appeal. The Mayor, deputy mayor and chief executive have been delegated to decide which (if any) appellant KDC will follow. This is expected to be finalised this month.
Café closes
The Oaks Café in Warkworth closed on July 22. Owner Susan Vize said the reasons for closing included a slow Covid recovery and local market conditions. “As a result, we have decided to end our lease,” she says. “We would like to thank our loyal customers for their support over the past three years.” Susan also owns Chocolate Brown in Mill Lane Warkworth and the Bayside Bistro in Snells Beach.
Chair stands down
Puhoi Community Forum co-chair Paul Manton stepped down at the forum’s recent annual meeting. Mr Manton has resigned to devote more time to the Puhoi Land Care Group, which is focused on pest control and weed management in Puhoi and the wider district. In his annual report, Mr Manton said the forum had achieved some great results in the previous year in an inhospitable climate of shutdowns, lockdowns and uncertainty. “However, the strength of a rope is given by its many strands and it is the same with our community,” he said. Officers elected were: Co-chair Dustyn O’Leary; secretary Emma Dore; treasurer Jenny Schollum; deputy chair, John Rehm. The position of second co-chair was not filled.
Warkworth Museum open
The Parry Kauri Park track has been partially closed while its trail is upgraded to protect Kauri trees from dieback.
Although some carparks have been commandeered for the works, Kauri Native Bushman’s Society president Ray Jensen wants the public to know the park and museum are still open as usual.
