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Centre front from left: Shelby Sparks, Carlos Norton and Rain Santillan in the classic musical Guys and Dolls which was a big hit at Pakuranga College.
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Development threat to native species By THERESE HENKIN
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ockle Bay residents say they are not giving up the fight to stop the development of more than 70 apartments in the neighbourhood. At this month’s ‘Have Your Say’ meeting, several residents presented to the Howick Local Board reiterating their concerns and objections to the proposed development. The development will see an
apartment complex, with approximately 70 apartments, a swimming pool, BBQ and possibly a cafe, built on what is commonly known as the old Steward Motors site at 30 and 40 Sandspit Road. One of the residents was Matthew Brajkovich whose presentation focussed on the environmental impact, including the threat to native bird and fish species. Brajkovich’s property backs onto a stream behind Advene Road,
downstream from the proposed development. He says the stream alone is home to ‘at risk’ species the little black shag and little pied shag as well as protected species the white faced heron and kereru. He presented photographs of various sightings of these birds feeding from, and living near, the stream. He says that with a sewerage system that already struggles to cope with the waste water and run-off
from existing houses in the area, it won’t be able to service an additional 70 apartments which would have severe consequences for the biodiversity and functioning of the ecosystem. Brajkovich says construction waste, asbestos, silt, soils, sand, oils and sewerage would be washed into the fresh water, make its way onto the beaches and directly impact the survival of native species. ➤ Turn to Page 3
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