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Help Shape Takapuna and create a Legacy for the Community, New Zealand and Yachting
It’s time to submit again – the deadline is 6 June!
“Submissions close on June 6 and we are now down to the wire,” urges David Abercrombie, Yachting New Zealand Chief Executive. “Please don’t be apathetic, voice an opinion and don’t believe this is a done deal just because it is an awesome proposal.”
“We need to demonstrate to the Local Board that The Community Marine Activity Hub is the best use for the Northern Activity Zone.”
You may have made a submission to Auckland Council in April… now the Devonport Takapuna Local Board wants your views on how the land on the Northern end of Takapuna Beach (the Northern Reserve including the Campground) should be used.
The good news is we already have this fantastic plan for the COMMUNITY MARINE ACTIVITY HUB with PUBLIC RESERVE (www.marinehub.org.nz ) in place that’s ready to go and fully funded.
The plan recently received a majority endorsement by the public as part of the notified resource consent process. 50.8% of over 1000 submissions were in support of the Harbour Access Trust’s (HAT) Resource Consent application for this project, which involves greater public access to a prime part of the coastline, green open park-like spaces, and sailing and marine-related activities.
The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board is now conducting a non-binding poll, asking for feedback on four options for the Reserve. Some options actually don’t comply with the Takapuna Beach Reserve Management Plan that was put in place by council in 2013 after consultation with the public.
This COMMUNITY MARINE ACTIVITY HUB with PUBLIC RESERVE does comply and will result in a wonderful public area that includes very special open public spaces (over 90%) and a facility catering for marine activity.
If you share our vision for Takapuna Beach then make sure you, your friends and family take part in this poll endorsing the COMMUNITY MARINE ACTIVITY HUB as your first and second options.
PLEASE ACT TODAY: HERE’S HOW, IT TAKES ONLY A FEW MINUTES
Complete this ONLINE FEEDBACK FORM feedback form
- Make sure that you choose option 3 as your first and second choice.
- Remember to say why you think it is important to have a Community Marine Activity Hub.
- There are no restrictions as to where you live - you can vote from anywhere in the world.
Imagine this!
