One Mahurangi: Strategy needs to reality check

One Mahurangi Business Association co-chair Dave Stott has called the strategy a shambles. The association has brought together a group of planners, engineers and community groups to prepare a submission. “We want an approach that engages council agencies, developers, planners and the community in a collaborative and meaningful way, and that provides a planning strategy that is based on reality,” Stott says. “The strategy should meet community needs in terms of the provision of housing, infrastructure, commercial and social facilities.” He believes council is trying to slow development because...