Here is our submission to the Select Committee considering the legislation that will enable the Sky City convention centre-for-pokies deal to happen. You can read the legislation itself, and make your own online submission, here. The Greens also have a quick online form to make a submission that may be easier for those who want to…
Media Statement: Commissioners Ignore Local Community on Pah Rd Warehouse
“Despite strong opposition from local residents and organisations, and a Council planning report recommending against it, commissioners have granted a resource consent for the Pah Rd Warehouse proposal,” says Julie Fairey, Roskill Community Voice member on the Puketapapa Local Board. The decision of the three independent commissioners was released on April 13th. “Since then we…
Central Leader: Report slams Red Shed plan
Coverage in the Central Leader on p3 today, including: Plans by retail giant The Warehouse to develop a store in Royal Oak have been slammed by the Auckland Council. Official documents released this week reveal consultants recommend a proposal to build the big Red Shed at 100 Pah Rd be declined. “This development will not…
Opposition to Pah Rd Warehouse continues to build
The petition to oppose the building of a “The Warehouse” at 100 Pah Rd has cracked triple figures, and now has over 100 signatures from concerned locals. Many thanks to all those collecting signatures. Carol Beaumont MP has agreed to present the petition when she makes her submission to the resource consent hearing next week. …
Carol Beaumont MP supports local concerns about Pah Rd Warehouse proposal
Apologies to Carol that I did not pick this up earlier. Thanks to her for her support on this issue, and for submitting on the proposal. December 15th 2010 Media Statement: Residents must be heard about site for The Warehouse “I agree with local residents who attended a meeting organised by Roskill Community Voice members…