April 17, 2019
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Mixed reaction to Warkworth Structure Plan Auckland Council has received more than 200 submissions on its controversial draft Warkworth Structure Plan. The plan will shape what Warkworth will look like in 30 years when its population is expected to swell to more than 25,000 people. The plan envisages new and expanded industrial areas, residential areas, retail
centres, parks, roads, walkways and cycleways. Last month, the One Warkworth Business Association hosted a public meeting where its chair, Chris Murphy, and deputy chair Mark Macky blasted the plan for failing to reflect community aspirations. However, Council principal planner
Ryan Bradley says submissions are mixed, with a roughly even level of support for and opposition to land uses detailed in the draft plan. Mr Bradley said planners were still preparing an Engagement Report, which will be released on the Council website later this month. But a preliminary assessment of
submissions shows support for the plan’s “green network” concept, which will exclude land around streams, wetlands and bush from development and instead rehabilitate it through revegetation initiatives. Also supported was the emphasis on walking and cycling networks, and continued page 2
What’s inside Anzac services reviewed page 3
Medical hub for Snells page 23 Memories of Wellsford Kindergarten’s early years were shared at a celebration last week, which marked the centre’s 50th year. Pictured are long-time kindergarten supporters, from left, Sue Crockett, Wendy Palmer and Delwyn Cramond, with current students Harper and Carlin Wright (left) and Zac Smith.
Celebration rekindles Wellsford kindy memories Fifty years of caring for young children was marked at a special birthday event at Wellsford Kindergarten, in Hazelmere Street, on April 10. The anniversary was celebrated
with a powhiri, guest speakers and a cake cutting ceremony. Head teacher Donna Railey welcomed official guests including Auckland Kindergarten Association Board chair Robin Houlker, deputy
chair Bruce McLachlan and chief executive officer Pauline Winter. She also extended a warm welcome to the many former staff, parents and children who attended. continued page 10
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