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2147 days ago

How Auckland Golf Courses Can Fix Housing Crisis (8000 Homes)

Max from Northcote

Remuera Golf Course could be used for 8000 extra houses, cutting Auckland's 25000 home shortfall.

Remuera Golf Club met with Mayor Phil Goff earlier this month to talk about its future, after comments he made during the election campaign about selling the site worth more than $700 million.

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Remuera Golf Course could be used for 8000 extra houses, cutting Auckland's 25000 home shortfall.

Remuera Golf Club met with Mayor Phil Goff earlier this month to talk about its future, after comments he made during the election campaign about selling the site worth more than $700 million.

However, the Mayor says the course has taken steps to ensure that doesn't happen.

"They extended their lease with their local board out to 2091 - that constrains our options, I don't think that was an appropriate thing to do," he told Newshub Nation.

Desley Simpson was chair of the Orakei Local Board in 2016, when Remuera's lease was renewed.

"It was the tool I had to give them the longest possible lease so that it couldn't possibly be up for review and then potentially be turned into housing, which is something I am absolutely, vehemently opposed to," she told Newshub Nation.

The meeting comes during a time when there is significant debate over whether the city's 13 public courses are the best use of the space they occupy.

Of Auckland's 36 golf courses, 10 are owned by the council and three by the Government.

Collectively, these public courses cover more than 500 hectares of open space and are worth more than three billion dollars.

Half of the leases on these courses are currently up for renewal or will be over the next decade.

Economist Shamubeel Eaqub says at least some of the land needs to be repurposed to better address the needs of Aucklanders.

"With private golf courses, it's their land, it's their assets they can choose what they want to do with it. But for the Auckland Council to own lazy assets like golf courses does not make sense,

"When there are long lists of people who are waiting for houses, are under a lot of stress around rental properties - it simply means that they're failing to provide a basic need -which is shelter."

Auckland's population is expected to hit 2 million by 2030, and will be closing in on 2.5 million by 2050.

The council estimates a further 313,000 homes will eventually be needed to house that population.

However, golfing advocates argue that the sport and the spaces it provides are valuable to the community, the environment and the economy.

In times of high rainfall, golf courses can play an important role in diffusing stormwater runoff and some courses have high ecological value as wildlife corridors or habitats.

A 2015 report found there were 94,000 golfers in Auckland - 8.6 percent of the population.

"The fact is, golf is the most played sport in Auckland," NZ Golf CEO Dean Murphy told Newshub Nation.

Golf also contributes to Auckland’s GDP.

"Over 50 million just from Golf in this region, over a thousand people employed, so some quite tangible stuff."

Generation Zero housing advocate, Leorey Beckett, says while the situation is complicated, it’s important land use by golf courses is scrutinised.

"People who play golf have quite a lot of resources to protect their desire to play golf, but I do think there needs to be a hard look at whether this is the best use for all Aucklanders."

Ms Simpson organised a meeting earlier this month between the club and the Mayor and says she’s confident the area will remain a golf course.

Mr Goff, however, says he needs to balance the needs of the course with Auckland as a whole.

"It's a process we're not rushing into, but it will be a consultative process and it will be saying 'hey, we don't want to lose all of this public open space but maybe we could make it more accessible to more people for more purposes."


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2147 days ago

Review from Kelly Batley

Max from Northcote

On behalf of Te Kohatu Hangi Cookers / KBR Services 2011 Limited we are very happy with the service we received from EasyFreight and will be using them again in the near future :) — Kelly Batley

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2147 days ago

Garden Diary 2019 early bird offer!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Use the diary to keep track of your garden’s progress throughout the seasons. Record what you’ve sown, grown and harvested each month, and plan ahead with timely checklists of key garden chores for beginners and expert gardeners. It's also packed with handy horticultural hints, … View moreUse the diary to keep track of your garden’s progress throughout the seasons. Record what you’ve sown, grown and harvested each month, and plan ahead with timely checklists of key garden chores for beginners and expert gardeners. It's also packed with handy horticultural hints, troubleshooting tips and delicious seasonal recipes so you can make the most of your homegrown harvests. Order before the official on-sale date for $11.90 (save $4). Early bird special price runs until November 25, 2018.

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2147 days ago

Proposed Landfill: Open Day

Waste Management

Waste Management are proposing a new landfill for the Auckland region, 6km south of Wellsford off State Highway 1 in the Dome Valley.

We are hosting more Open Days to provide further opportunities to learn more about the proposed landfill, ask questions and give feedback.
Find out more!

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2147 days ago

Free wood burner installation

Manager from West City Heating Services Ltd

Purchase any wood fire package during December & January and get it installed for FREE, saving you up to $1,099!

Winter comes around every year so don’t leave it until it’s freezing - ACT NOW.

Come into our showroom and see us at 2/42 Henderson Valley Road, Henderson. Email us on … View more
Purchase any wood fire package during December & January and get it installed for FREE, saving you up to $1,099!

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Come into our showroom and see us at 2/42 Henderson Valley Road, Henderson. Email us on sales@westcityheating.co.nz or give us a call on (09) 835 1551.

We pride ourselves on being your one stop fireplace shop. Let us know how we can help you today!
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2149 days ago

FLAT REQUIRED

Peter from Devonport

Hello Neighbours,
I am a 51 year old teacher seeking accommodation in the Devonport area.
I was in my last flat for 16 years and can provide excellent references.
I do not drink alcohol or smoke and like to live quietly.
Thankyou
Peter
Ph 02108175037

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2148 days ago

Review from Martin Drew

Max from Northcote

"Easy Freight have been handling my importing needs for some years now and they understand how vital it is to the survival of my business that my goods arrive on time and undamaged. The success of my business is very much in their hands." — Martin Drew

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2148 days ago

Flip Lid Rubbish Bin

Jen from Hillcrest

Approx 30L Flip Lid Rubbish Bin.
Small crack on one side (see photo), otherwise fine.
Pickup today from Evelyn Pl.

Free

2148 days ago

Banana boxes wanted

Jennie from Narrow Neck

Hi neighbours,

I’m looking for some banana boxes for moving house. If you have some available please let me know and I’m happy to pickup today.

Thank you,
Jennie

2149 days ago

Record breaking cocaine seizure

Social Media Advisor from New Zealand Police

A joint international operation involving Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Customs Service has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Sydney man and the seizure of approximately 190kg of cocaine making it New Zealand's largest cocaine seizure.

On Monday, 20 August 2018, a container … View more
A joint international operation involving Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Customs Service has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Sydney man and the seizure of approximately 190kg of cocaine making it New Zealand's largest cocaine seizure.

On Monday, 20 August 2018, a container listed as a shipment of bananas arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, on a vessel from Balboa, Panama.

New Zealand Customs and Police inspected the container and found five duffel bags on top of the banana boxes, which contained 190 blocks of cocaine each weighing around a kilogram that had been wrapped in packaging tape.

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Anyone who wants to report illegal drug activity can contact their nearest Police station or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

More here: www.police.govt.nz...

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2149 days ago

Disruptions to city centre bus routes

The Team from Auckland Transport

The Farmers Santa Parade is being held in Auckland’s city centre on Sunday 25 November. Due to road closures a number of city centre bus stops will temporarily be relocated and some bus route diversions will be in place. Free shuttle bus transfers will be provided. Main roads affected include, … View moreThe Farmers Santa Parade is being held in Auckland’s city centre on Sunday 25 November. Due to road closures a number of city centre bus stops will temporarily be relocated and some bus route diversions will be in place. Free shuttle bus transfers will be provided. Main roads affected include, but are not limited to, Queen St, Customs St, Mayoral Dr, Beach Rd & Anzac Ave. If you’re attending the event, or need to travel through this area, please plan your travel in advance and allow extra time. Find out more!

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