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Growth – Challenges for growth planning

As I indicated in the last article, 2026 is going to be a really challenging year for the Warkworth-Mahurangi community to achieve the form of...

Growth – Real community planning needed

There have been some disturbing policy directions that severely threaten the ability of our community to determine the future of the Warkworth and Mahurangi district....

Growth – What is a real plan?

It’s time again for real plans for Warkworth – Mahurangi. A plan is not just a regulatory rule like zoning – it is an instrument...

Growth – Costs of growth – who pays?

You have heard from me about the parlous lack of any Auckland Council infrastructure planning or provision for Rodney’s growth. The Mahurangi Community Planning Group...

Growth – A new direction

Until now, the emphasis has been on how to accommodate growth for the Warkworth urban area. Government and Auckland Council want to see it developed...

Growth – A more strategic approach

The Warkworth Area Liaison Group, which has changed its name to the Mahurangi Community Planning Group (MCPG), will present to the Rodney Local Board early...

Growth – Growth impacts on rural character

The form of development proposed in the future urban zones and in the plan change areas will radically alter the character of the current rural...

Growth – Community facilities planning

WALG has already established the need for a community led approach to urban development planning. This should also apply to community and recreational facilities including...

Growth – Properly funding growth

The need for a community-led approach to development planning is a message that is coming through loud and clear. There are examples of this approach...

Growth – Where is that plan?

The Warkworth Area Liaison Group (WALG) is promoting greater coordination of land development, infrastructure and roading for a well-planned Warkworth and district. The need for...