Stop Government Housing Intensification on Hibiscus Coast

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#1

The government legislation is unworkable. The impact of intensification on the Hibiscus Coast is unsustainable, unaffordable and unsuitable. It will make the area less liveable and impose congestion that will affect individual properties at the street, neighbourhood and community level. Auckland already has more than enough housing zoned for more than 30 years supply that allows development to occur in a planned and coordinated way

Wayne Walker (Auckland, 2022-06-10)

#2

The Hibiscus Coast and Whangaparaoa in particular is totally unsuited to more housing intensification

Wayne Walker (Auckland, 2022-06-10)

#4

I do not want multi story house blocking my sun / view. Do not want more people with limited infra structurethanks for listening

Lynda Clareburt (Auckland, 2022-06-11)

#5

I believe many social problems will be created rather than solved

Gillian Stringer (Auckland, 2022-06-11)

#6

One road in / out of a peninsular that is already past max. capacity can not serve increased densities. Even buses are stuck in the traffic!
Auckland Council can't afford to widen Whangaparaoa Road! They are even selling off land they purchased for for that purpose!

Neil Wild (Auckland, 2022-06-11)

#12

We don't have the infrastructure in Whangaparaoa to warrant intensification.

S Bates (Auckland, 2022-06-12)

#13

This is another ill-conceived idea from Government where no thought is given to the implementation of this plan and what it will mean for these areas. Lack of infrastructure to cope with intensification is a major issue. This is not the answer to the housing shortage.

Leigh Robins (Auckland, 2022-06-12)

#14

The Whangaparoa Peninsula is one road in and one road out, so is already very congested. There is no infrastructure to be able to cope with such intense housing development, so will have many negative impacts on people’s lives and on the environment.

Diana Bassett (Auckland, 2022-06-13)

#17

Lack of infrastructure, already highly congested roads with lack of parking, Penlink still some time away, Whangaparaoa Road being only access to peninsular, already growing crime statistics in the area etc

Keith Masefield (Auckland, 2022-06-13)

#18

I am opposed to the plan to intensify housing on the Hibiscus Coast. This will inflate property prices, and over stress the current infrastructure.

Lloyd Ashworth (Whangaparaoa, 2022-06-13)

#19

Infrastructure insufficient for the population we already have on the Hibuscus Coast (and AKL in general). I personally witness sewage overflows. AKL Council $10.5 billion in debt, how would infrastructure be paid for to support an even larger population?

Rebecca Schipper (Hibiscus Coast, 2022-06-13)

#24

The consequences of itensifying housing on a peninsula with one road in and one road out which already has traffic problems just goes to show the lack of planning and care for the residence of HBC.

Craig Cuff (Auckland, 2022-06-13)

#28

Everything about the Medium Density Residential intensification is wrong.

Pam Parsons (Auckland, 2022-06-14)

#29

Most of the Whangaparaoa peninsula does not have the necessary infrastructure to support such intensification. This includes roading, water/sewage, schooling, emergency services and of course public transport. Most of our workforce travels to the city each day. There is not sufficient local work opportunity to support this intensification either (apart from the building sector, if this goes ahead)
I work in the inner city suburbs and everyday see the effect that this change of zone results in. I believe more thought needs to be given on creating all the right infrastructure and services, and work opportunities (for new comers). This should include meaningful public consultation before any change to the status quo.

Steve Robinson (Auckland, 2022-06-14)

#30

I am totally against this intensification particularly because it is not necessary and it is divisive. There are plenty of building sites available in the Hibiscus Coast and any more intensification will risk the already struggling infrastructure on the Coast.

Alan Parker (Auckland, 2022-06-14)

#33

Already our roads can't cope on the Hibiscus Coast - the reason people moved out here was to have a better quality of life - we moved away from all of this - greedy councils wanting yet more rates but offering nothing in return!

Sonya Baldwin (Auckland, 2022-06-15)

#36

I love where I live. We're 40 minutes from the city. I just can't understand why people want to change it.

Simon Murray (Auckland, 2022-06-15)

#42

This is just another democracy-destroying move to also make the rich richer - ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE THAT THESE OATHBREAKING OFFICEHOLDERS SHOULD REMAIN IN POWER, MUCH LESS USE THEIR POWER LIKE THIS!

Tom Parsons (Auckland, 2022-06-16)

#43

We do not have the infrastructure to support an expansion of high density housing on Whangaparāoa. The traffic is bad already. There's also a significant issue with our sewage system, which is under intense pressure. I met personally with management at Watercare in 2017 who told me they we struggling with the infrastructure at the time.

Craig Caminos (Whangaparaoa, 2022-06-16)

#44

I am completely opposed to the law change in this form. The law change lacks detail and will allow developers to create incredible harm to existing communities and their life style. No requirement for on-site parking will congest streets and endanger pedestrian safety. The congestion of the only road in and out of Whangaparaoa will increase to a point that Penlink will not offer enough relieve (once it is finally built).
Our schools won't cope with the increase in students; there are already schools on the peninsula that are operating at the highest level of their capacity, yet the Ministry of Education waits until operation is impossible before they react and build new classrooms.
Lastly, the impact this will have on natural assets like trees and gardens, noise levels etc is devastating.

Dagmar Goodall (Auckland, 2022-06-16)

#46

As a long time resident observing the repercussions of lower density development at the end of the peninsular it doesn't take much imagination to realise what increased development will do to the already straining infrastructure.

Jenny Jay (Auckland, 2022-06-17)

#48

I believe that a blanket acceptance of housing intensification, to the extent proposed, would be detrimental to existing property owners and to existing infrastructure on the Whangaparaoa Peninsular.

John Butcher (Auckland, 2022-06-17)

#49

We totally object

Graham Hollway (Whangaparaoa, 2022-06-18)

#53

There are enough houses on the hibiscus coast and far too many cars and not enough cycle lanes.

Nicky Outterside (Auckland, 2022-06-19)

#55

As a resident of 48 years on the Hibiscus coast I can see that there is insufficient infrastructure to allow for any unrestricted
Building on the peninsula in particular.
Drainage odors are frequent on still days and roading will become a nightmare

Colin Baker (Manly, WHANGAPARAOA, 2022-06-20)

#56

Once again short term planning by councils and Gov. Total lack of regard for infrastructure, roads, schools, water etc.

colin watts (Auckland. New Zealand, 2022-06-21)

#57

It’s a bad decision.

Jim Jefferis (Aucklanf, 2022-06-22)

#58

The infrastructure on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula is already stretched and will become moreso with the completion of already consented projects.
Public transport on the Peninsula is totally inadequate
The governments intensification program if implemented on the Peninsula will destroy the character and ambiience of what has in recent years become an overcrowded Peninsula.
The supposition that intensification will increase the availability of lower cost housing does not bear scrutiny and is not supported by historical fact. The same argument was used when the Peninsula underwwnt huge scale cross leasing in the 80s and 90s. Where are these lower cost cost houses on cross lease sites now?
Government and Council should by now be aware that "developers" in general have no incentive to create low cost housing. All that will happen as has happened in the past is that developers will be willing to pay a premium for sites which are subdivisible thereby increasing the land cost. The "value" of existing single household sites will shyrocket if this intensification is allowed to proceed.

Bryan Evans (Manly, Auckland, 2022-06-23)

#59

Whangaparaoa does not have the infrastructure for the intensification due to inadequate services, roading, footpaths, power, transport & water supply. Whangaparaoa road is heavily congested at normal hours, let alone peak times.

David betts (Auckland, 2022-06-24)

#60

This is HIGH density housing. Government tells me to keep 2meter social distance & now I'm to have 3-3 story apartments 1meter away. I'm confused

colin coupe (warkworth, 2022-06-24)

#61

The council does not understand our situation with lack of roading, schools, infra structure, parking etc

John Helsdon (Whangaparaoa, 2022-06-24)

#63

This law will cause untold misery to hundreds of thousands who will have to live with the fear of adjacent property being developed and the consequent substantial decrease in value of their only asset.

GEOFFREY MAWDESLEY (AUCKLAND, 2022-06-25)

#65

I feel that not a lot of thought has gone into building high density housing in an area (hibiscus coast ) that is not coping at present with the infrastructure on offer,Its madness to continue with this idea in N.Z. cities.
The quality of life will be the victim if this idea continues.

Sel Jones (Whangaparāoa, 2022-06-26)

#67

I am concerned about lack of infrastructure on the peninsular especially transport, water, sewerage, electricity, education, medical

Gordon Hughes (Whangaparaoa, 2022-06-26)

#68

It's a peninsula, no exits north, east or south.
Once the peninsula is ruined we can't get it back.

Nigel Varey (Whangaparaoa, 2022-06-26)

#77

Whangaparaoa is overcrowded as it is! My Grandson was sick 4 weeks ago on a Friday and we couldn't get him in to see the doctor until the following Wednesday. This situation will only get extensively worse with the planned increase in housing density and this is only one example of the lack of infrastructure at present, never mind in the future ! The peninsula WILL NOT handle the increase!

Rick Jones (Whangaparaoa, 2022-06-28)

#79

I am worried about traffic congestion with only a one way in and one way out system for the peninsula and basic infrastructure , stormwater/sewage etc.
I am extremely worried about pressure on medical facilities, schools etc which seem to be at capacity already.

Heather Goulding (Hibiscus Coast, 2022-06-28)

#80

The proposals are poorly conceived, inadequately thought through for the good of all concerned, and unnecessary in their scope. Time needs to be given to introduce reform in a structured way in areas close to good public transport, etc. - as per the original suggestions - not in every street in Auckland. The character of the Whangaparaoa area - and many others - will be changed irretrievably and amenity value will be lost for ever if these changes take place. No-one will trust anyone or feel safe! Absolute mayhem. It is not in the public interest in any way. We must object strongly.

Lorraine Lord (Whangaparaoa, 2022-06-28)

#81

I feel strongly about the negative impact of of the changes to permitted housing intensity on the hibiscus coast. Harm to fragile infrastructure and ecosystems. Interest of local citizens and ratepayers being overridden by central and local government. Very negative for the historical character of this area and it’s environs.

Trevor Johnston (Gulf Harbour, 2022-06-28)

#82

I believe this proposal has nog been carefully thought out enough to pass as legislation. I live on the coast and sell realestate on the Coast. Our services do not have the capacity to deal infill housing such as this, where no parking Minimal outdoor living courtyards and boundary changes to 1 meter from the boundary now will apply, 3 storey high buildings which do not adhere to normal height to boundary restrictions.
Homeowners have been given no say snd I think it is disgraceful that these changes are a foot
We will lose our views, privacy and sunshine. We will be living in an urban slum not a piece of coastal paradise

Megan Cox (Auckland, 2022-06-28)

#84

I'm signing because it is clear that the law as it currently stands has the potential to be significantly detrimental to existing homeowners as there is no provision to maintain reasonable consideration to neighbouring properties. No requirement to upgrade infrastructure prior to developments being undertaken or for the development to pay for the required upgrade. This includes roads, fresh water, sewage, stormwater, public transport, on-site parking No provision for additional health and education facilities. No requirement for additional green spaces. The list goes on and on. While I understand that greater intensification is required in New Zealand all of the above aspects need to be in place BEFORE developments are permitted. I request that the timeframe be delayed, greater discussion occur locally. It would make more sense that a pilot suburb or area be designated and the intensification undertaken and then decide what better ways there may be to provide sensible intensification.

Clem Collard (Stanmore Bay, Auckland, 2022-06-29)

#86

I believe the council has little regard for the community voice, and or infrastructure impacts on the Hibiscus Coast. Zoning density should be allocated to areas with efficient public transport and infrastructure that can accomodate the increase in population density. This is not one of them. Many properties exist on tank supply water and roading access limited to one major road. The Penlink only assists with the current roading issues on the Coast, not the future numbers council are proposing. This is nothing more than greed and our city is becoming an ugly urban mismatch of designs with little consideration to aesthetic’s.

Venitta Robertson (Auckland, 2022-06-29)

#90

We do not have the infrastructure in place to cope with housing intensification. Upgrade sewerage, stormwater, etc services and then look at building more homes! We already have a sewerage outlet in our street that overflows and smells every summer! Watercare have not done a thing about upgrading it!

Debbie Vercoe (Rodney, 2022-06-29)

#92

Im signing due to strong concerns regards to traffic congestion on Whangaparaoa Road, lack of adequate facilities such as sewage and public transport. Also lack of privacy and sun light caused by increased density and height.

Elise Gillard-Allen (Auckland, 2022-06-29)

#95

I’m extremely concerned how this will affect the coast and family life.

Catherine Versalko-West (Auckland, 2022-06-29)

#98

Lack of foresight by govt on this issue impact on environment and increased traffic issues on the peninsula

Douglas Robertson (Auckland, 2022-06-29)

#99

I'm signing because I believe intensifying an area that is already overburden with people and with adequate infrastructure, is wrong.

Graham Russell (Auckland, 2022-06-29)

#100

The coast can not handle this infrastructure.

Charmaine Batt (Auckland, 2022-06-30)

#105

I'm signing because I live in the Hibiscus Coast and feel this is very wrong.
It will effect the amount of traffic which is already at it's peak and cause heaps of problems, congestion, accidents and parking problems on our roads. It is ridiculous to build in this way within such a small area without garages for all residence for one thing. Why not go out into the country and do this building, keep away from areas that are already overcrowded. Build sensibly!
It will put more pressure of infrastructure, causing sewage overflows and polluted beaches, worse flooding and more pressure on community facilities which cannot cope with much larger numbers of people.

Elizabeth Kingston (Arkles Bay, 2022-07-01)

#108

I don't want to see Hibiscus Coast ruined with further residential constructions in an already overloaded infrastructure cannot cope

Grace McFarlane (Whangaparaoa, 2022-07-01)

#118

The traffic and infrastructure is not coping as it is. More intensive housing will create chaos.

Christine McClintock (Auckland , 2022-07-01)

#121

I'm signing this because the Hibiscus Coast does NOT have the infrastructure to cope with intensified housing. The sewerage and stormwater systems do not have the capacity, the traffic is congested and AT has no plans to meet the transport needs of the Peninsula.

The present housing situation is already placing undue pressure on these infrastructure components which needs to be in place ahead of the housing. But there is no funding allocated to it and will not be available for at least 10 years.

There has been no thought to providing schools, hospitals or other health facilities. Nor has there been any consideration to the social needs of an enlarged community.

Green space zones will be taken with a detrimental effect on well being of residents.

Kerry Hart (Auckland, 2022-07-02)

#122

I feel our infrastructure, sewerage, and waste water will not cope with intensified housing. Not only will it destroy fauna and bird life, the buildings will be ugly, the roads will be impossible to navigate. It will be a nightmare with one road in and one road out to Whangaparaoa. It’s a ridiculous hairbrain, ill thought out, rushed plan. Very little forethought.

Erin Syms (Whangaparaoa, 2022-07-02)

#126

I disagree with the housing intensification and the fact that the infrastructure as it is already cannot copy

Cara Dabb (Auckland , 2022-07-02)

#129

I do not believe enough thought has been put into this. We already have traffic problems, pressure on amenities and facilities. Until adequate funding is given to infrastructure, including pen link, this proposal should not go ahead. With one road in and the same road out from the Whangaparaoa peninsula is is sheer nonsense to increase housing even more than the tacky apartments and density housing we already have.

Christine Robson (Auckland, 2022-07-02)

#134

I don’t want a 3 story apartment next to my house or anyway near me. Our roads are already congested.

Bridgette Nathan (Auckland, 2022-07-02)

#139

a) This should be a local decision rather than a national one.
b) Decisions should be made at a local level by and for the people living in our area.
c) It's a stupid idea that will have a disastrous effect upon the environment and the quality of life of the people who have chosen to live here.

Simon Lord (Auckland, 2022-07-02)

#141

Absolutely against this housing density intensification

Maria Jones (Auckland , 2022-07-02)

#142

This area especially Whangaparaoa Peninsula is totally unsuitable for more intensive housing due to there only being one proper road on and off an extremely long peninsula. Parking is already an issue in many areas as well as traffic on the main road. This is an old established area where existing houses live in a quality environment many of them with sea views. This entire environment is not suited to intensive housing or taller properties. With Shakespeare Park and Tiritiri Matangi Island being so close by, maintaining a suitable environment of bush and large trees is vital for the wildlife of this area. Building multiple properties on existing sections would inevitably end up in the removal of trees and native bush which is unacceptable.

Susan Bunce (Gulf Harbour , 2022-07-02)

#145

I'm deeply concerned that the new regulations are entirely inappropriate for the Gulf Harbour end of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula in terms of character, infrastructure, width of streets and especially the ability of the Whangaparaoa Road to carry the additional traffic as it is already significantly congested.

Jon Frere (Whangaparaoa, 2022-07-02)

#147

I live in Army and getting on and off the peninsula is a nightmare. Until there is better road structures ... no more housing, its just common sense.

Lynne Ramsey (Auckland, 2022-07-02)

#152

I don’t want the coast to be gridlocked due to lack of infrastructure.

Jo Woodward (Whangaparaoa, 2022-07-02)

#156

Lack of infrastructure on so many levels, in our area. One road in, one road out.

Penny Varley (Whangaparaoa, 2022-07-02)

#158

Am utterly appalled by this proposed housing plan!! Big thank you to Wayne Walker & Ian Watson, for once again, working so hard for our Hibiscus community.

Glenda Charman (Auckland, 2022-07-02)

#159

I am strongly opposed to housing intensification on the Whangaparaoa peninsula. Infrastructure will not support this and traffic congestion will become even more of a problem. This is already a significant problem!
It is frustrating that decision makers are not aware of this. Or they are and just don't really care!

Jason Rocard (Whangaparaoa, 2022-07-02)

#160

It's a crazy idea. The roads cannot cope with the current traffic

Alex Shepherd (Whangaparaoa, 2022-07-02)

#161

I live in Red beach and more people and traffic is unsustainable.

marion primous (Auckland, 2022-07-02)

#162

It is both arrogant & ignorant of the NZ Government to bully people, who buy their Family house because of the sunny location, the quiet neighborhood, the view etc,etc. By passing this "ACT" it allows irresponsible/ bullying Developers to build within 1 x metre of peoples property PLUS 3 x storey,s high.... with maybe 4-6 units, with no requirement for on site parking. They should be ashamed of this ignorance & arrogance!!!

john kirkham (Auckland, New Zealand, 2022-07-03)

#172

I am very concerned about the negative impact the proposed zoning changes will have on Whangaparoa’s Infrastucure and resident’s quality of life

Bill Williams (Auckland , 2022-07-03)

#173

There has been nil consideration of the detrimental impacts on particular localities - and these will not be able to be raised by existing residents as no Resource Consents are required. e.g., increased load on network infrastructure along the Whangaparaoa Peninsula resulting in beach pollution; the loss of sunlight protections resulting in damp homes - as opposed to the proclaimed "warm, dry, afordable homes".

David Gatland (Auckland, 2022-07-03)

#176

A crazy policy for Whangaparaoa... simply dont have transpirt acess to make this viable.

Trevor Moodie (Gulf Harbour, Auckland, 2022-07-03)

#180

This is an ill-conceived piece of non democratic legislation that will do irreputable harm to my community!

Andy Dunn (Auckland, 2022-07-03)

#181

We do not have the infrastructure to support high density housing.

Lisa Cruse (Whangaparaoa , 2022-07-03)

#182

I live in manly. Our local area can absolutely NOT cope with this type of massive in fill housing! It's putting every aspect our entire community at risk

Abi Jones (Whangaparaoa , 2022-07-03)

#186

I consider that the current development on the Whangaparaoa peninsula is already out of control.

Paul Wilkinson (Auckland, 2022-07-04)

#187

I'm opposed to housing intensification with no infrastructure in place prior to building

Alison Field (Auckland, 2022-07-04)

#190

I'm signing because i dont want unsightly 3 storey houses squeezed onto land thats not for that use, and no on site parking requirements, These buildings would block any one storey dwellings view, and light nextdoor.Also we dont want more traffic congestion on our roads especially Whangaparaoa Rd. The infrastructure will not handle this amount of congested housing with regards to sewage...and over flows from stormwater drainage.Many green spaces will also disappear.this is not how we want to live. STOP IT NOW !

Dawn McKenzie (North Auckland, 2022-07-04)

#192

The Whangaparaoa Peninsula does not need any more housing on it, especially potentially unlimited high-density housing. The roads are overloaded as they are without any further development - they will simply not cope with any significant increase in traffic volume. If high-density development is allowed on the Peninsula its roads will grind to a halt in a never-ending traffic jam. And forget about any benefit Penlink may offer as this will be eliminated by the sheer size of traffic passing over it - it could become one the country's biggest traffic "bottle-necks".
High-density housing development at the end of the Peninsula MUST BE STOPPED.

Stephen St Paul (Whangaparaoa, 2022-07-04)

#193

They are starting the journey toward national poverty by creating a ghetto and pretending it serves the citizens of this country…NO! No infrastructure, no transport, no traffic management, no proper waste water structures, no hospitals, not enough A&Es, no long term mental health study… its a no brainer fir any intelligent, critical thinker

Riccie De Brouwer (Auckland, 2022-07-04)

#195

I think the Hisbiscus Coast does not have the infrastructure for this stupid plan.

Ronaldo Santana (Auckland, 2022-07-05)

#197

There is no way the peninsula can accommodate the additional infrastructure loads this level of intensification would bring

Alan Beck (Gulf Harbour, 2022-07-05)

#199

I don't think the peninsula can absorb intensive housing . Not right that people can lose their views for which they have paid for .

Sandra Lawrence (Auckland, 2022-07-05)



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