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: Haupouri Flats investigations
22 June 2007
Hastings District Council has voted to proceed with investigations into the cost implications and potential value of purchasing land on the Haupouri Flats at Ocean Beach, for a reserve. The vote took place yesterday during a full, public Council meeting.
Lawrence Yule, Mayor of Hastings District, said it was important to explore possible mechanisms through which to protect the Haupouri Flats from development.
“A strong theme that came out during the recent submissions to the Ocean Beach draft structure plan was that any development on that area was totally unacceptable. The majority of submitters, as well as many councillors, felt that protecting the Haupouri Flats should be a priority during this process.
“I do not believe there is enough capacity within the Resource Management Act to simply say “No Development” on that area. We need to find out two things: can that land be purchased by us and what is the value of that land. When we have that information we will be in a better position to make a decision on what should happen with Haupouri Flats,” Mr Yule said.
A private plan change for Ocean Beach has also been lodged with Hastings District Council. This is currently being assessed to determine further information requirements. Any public notification of the private plan change for submissions is likely to be several months away.
For more information
Jessica Soutar Barron
Communications Officer
(06) 878 0510 ex. 8629
027 275 5205
