Urban expansion plans gather pace

The undeveloped site is in a sensitive location close to the estuary. There is growing concern that a large subdivision on Black Swamp Road will further splinter Mangawhai’s commercial centres and could adversely impact the threatened fairy tern. Cabra Mangawhai and Pro Land Matters Company submitted a private plan change application (PPC85) to Kaipara District Council last December, which is expected to be discussed at next week’s council meeting (June 25). If accepted, plan change 85 will be publicly notified around the middle of next month, when a copy of the application will be made availa...