Stop Government intensifying every suburb in our cities before it's too late.

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#401

I am concerned at the potential random negative impacts on environment,social structure, aesthetic and economic conditions for current residents, of uncontrolled developments of that height and boundary proposed by the new law.

Piers Hamid (Auckland , 2022-07-01)

#402

where we live in Whangaparaoa the traffic is really bad there is only one road in and out
Also the infrastructure wont withstand the
intensification.

Colleen Masters (Auckland, 2022-07-01)

#406

I agree with all the above, have seen the current impacts on the infrastructure, and know these structures will reduce/ remove the natural light requirement started in the Building Code.
How can a Building consent be issued when blatantly violating the code? The 3 buildings on a single site may be compliant but they may take away required light from their neighbours. A plan reviewer won't be given the information about location of bedrooms/living rooms on neighbouring properties. They will just be reviewing for fire protection.

Gabrielle Koontz (AUCKLAND, 2022-07-01)

#408

I totally disagree with this change, it will have horrific effects on infrastructure and with 1 million sections available to build on in Akld alone it is so unnecessary. There isn’t a Council that is happy with this yet the govt moves forward. Getting closer to a dictatorship every day

Fiona McInnes (Stanmore Bay, 2022-07-01)

#410

THIS IS WRONG

Lisa Nola (Auckland, 2022-07-01)

#411

We cannot sustain infill housing on the Hibiscus Coast. Infrastructure will not cope with that and the roads will be even more congested.

Vivienne Hawkes (Stanmore Bay , 2022-07-01)

#412

I am very concerned that intensification is already damaging the fabric of Remuera living

mike gregory (auckland, 2022-07-02)

#420

What is wrong with you all ? NZ is a disgrace, we have most indigenous species at risk and facing extinction than any country in the world, look at the serious decline of habitats and our native species, no protection on trees and no holistic approach to development.
Warkworth where this is proposed is on our Cooks Petrel fight path from Little Barrier to the Tasman Sea where they fly nightly to feed. A species which once numbered in the millions and was nearly wiped out by us, Little Barrier holds over 95% of this native species who are light sensitive to our Wildlife and night sky unregulated lighting. What the hell, so many places and countries including Australia have lighting restrictions for this, its not like its a new thing or you are unaware yet even with the critical decline of the majority of our wildlife it is not in place.
Now you want to turn Warkworth into a satellite town with these high, multi dwelling buildings and their lights, non permeable surfaces, only a driveway to wash a vehicle causing a toxic cocktail to spew into our waterways with 76% of freshwater fish in serious trouble and then into our harbour, look at the state of the Hauraki Gulf.
I am ashamed of my country now, this has to stop, it is not healthy for our people, our environment or our wildlife.
Responsible development, healthy spaces for everyone and everything.

Michele Mackenzie (Auckland, 2022-07-02)

#432

I don't want to see the demise of Hibiscus Coast by further intensive construction of buildings on an already overloaded peninsula

Grace McFarlane (Whangaparaoa, 2022-07-02)

#433

The coast is already overwhelmed with cars & people.

Jo Woodward (Whangaparaoa, 2022-07-02)

#435

Objections on so many issues. Too many to list

Penny Varley (Whangaparaoa, 2022-07-02)

#437

Am appalled by this proposal. If this plan goes ahead, our houses will be jammed in between two lemon trees!

Glenda Charman (Auckland, 2022-07-02)

#439

This proposed Act is playing into the hands of Developers who will pay a high price for houses for sale (and make a huge profit) to the ongoing permanent detriment of those residents living nearby. I totally oppose this Act.

Janet Smith (Whangaparaoa, 2022-07-02)

#444

I am concerned at the negative impact this proposed zoning change will have on many suburbs and affected residents
One blanket regulation is not appropriate

Bill Williams (Auckland , 2022-07-03)

#445

This ill-conceived politically expedient legislation will dramatically impact the quality of life in my area which 'hosts' network waste water infrastructure for the remainder of the Hibiscus Coast - e.g., polluted beaches ; and removes our existing right to a protected sunlight shaft which we have invested substantially to utiise for passive solar heating i.e., it will create the exact opposite to "warm, dry, affordable housing". (our decade old house actually meets of exceeds the proposed new standards). The uncertainty is already causing increased anxiety levels.

David Gatland (Auckland, 2022-07-03)

#447

Poor planning without seriously good transport infrastructure is nonsensical. Needs to be put to a referendum.

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

#448

The council and Govt cannot make good long term decisions for ho to grow our country.

Kagan Atkins (Auckland, 2022-07-03)

#449

I oppose This new housing bill,
We can't have 3 story housing without parking, Whangaparaoa does not have an infrastructure to accommodate this, One road in & out is already completely congested! how you allow some to build apartments taking out the view of the surrounding neighbour's and thee streets just can't accommodate a no parking provided! it's thoughtless and a ridiculous proposal allowing this policy to go through , I'm very opposed to this, you are taking away the beauty of Whangaparaoa.

Linda Wadman (Auckland, 2022-07-03)

#450

I totally disagree with the elected politicians pushing this through with no mandate to do so.

Steven Aschebrock (Auckland , 2022-07-03)

#453

Our local area is unique in its land structure and absolutely can NOT undertake these changes. Every aspect of our local community can not cope. We also have a regional park to protect and provide for

Abi Jones (Whangaparaoa , 2022-07-03)

#454

I do not agree with proposed plan.

Alistair Jones (Manly, 2022-07-03)

#460

I object to intensifying our suburbs as it changes the individual character of neighbourhoods, and there has been no investment in the infrastructure to support more people. Cuts sunlight making dwellings colder and creates slumlike living conditions.

Sharryn Williscroft (New Zealand European, 2022-07-04)

#461

I believe many parts of Auckland will be greatly damaged by this blanket thoughtless approach

Rick Carlyon (Auckland, 2022-07-04)

#464

This is a ridiculous, rushed and unneccesary response which will not solve housing problems. It will destroy environments and communities, increase urban stress and create massive infrastructure problems. Once destroyed, these communities cannot be rebuilt.

Simon Lord (Auckland, 2022-07-04)

#466

What this government is doing in our cities & suburbs with housing is beyond pathetic , they have absolutely no concern or care at all for our country or its citizens.

Maree Andrew (Whangarei, 2022-07-04)

#467

This is wrong, one size fits all does not work in a land locked area such a whangaparaoa

Mark Wadman (Stanmore Bay , 2022-07-04)

#468

I, too, see this legislation as an ill-conceived, hasty, 'one size fits all' blanket that will smother the very reason our ancestors came to this land: to escape their crowded, tenement situations and enjoy the space so vital to good health and lifestyle. Space that is rapidly being taken away to complete the circle and return to crowded, tenement housing.......

Jenny Jay (Auckland, 2022-07-04)

#470

We don't want areas of the Hibiscus coast looking like slums in the future ..but more important is that of our already over loaded infrastructure becoming unable to cope,a very real threat.!!!
And then there's the greater volume of traffic
On our woefully inadequate roading....
All in all a disaster waiting to happen!!!

Patricia Brunton (Red beach 0832, 2022-07-04)

#471

The intensification plan is misguided. The government has an opportunity to be strategic with increasing population density. Dispersion is a wasted opportunity to create new thriving business to community ecosystem around major transport hubs that enable mobility.

The catchment metrics the council has used to quantitfy access to transport are idealistic and not pragmatic. Try telling a young family with strollers or school age children they should not have a car because they are supposed to walk 1km in rain to the train station. Current infrastructure doesn't well support the number of cars as it, particularly regarding parking.

Intensify in places like the immediate proximity of the Newmarket train station, where people are mobilized, have access to supermarkets and services, and will reinvigorate surrounding empty businesses on Nuffield Street and Broadway that NEED MORE PEOPLE to frequent them.

James White (Auckland, 2022-07-04)

#472

The infrastructure is already grossly overloaded. The height to boundary/ daylight control is already far too lenient.

Harry Kleyn (Auckland 0932, 2022-07-04)

#473

This is a disgusting impingement on the nz population!

Lesley Jacobs (Northland , 2022-07-04)

#474

Hibiscus Coast doesn’t have the infrastructure to support this

Angelique Van Niekerk (Red Beach, 2022-07-04)

#476

I dont want more housing, there is too much here.

Karen Cunningham (Auckland, 2022-07-05)

#478

I do not believe that infrastructure will cope with the intensification as it is not properly considered site by site. Loss of privacy and quality of living in your own home by proximity of homes and congestion of cars parked on streets is dangerous due to no car parks required. This legislations is too rapid and not well considered in its impacts.

Elise Gillard-Allen (Auckland, 2022-07-05)

#482

I am signing because the plan is ill conceived. It overrides any authority that local councils have in their efforts to provide realistic town planning objectives and outcomes for the benefit of residents. This has absolutely no merit and the amendment to the Act should be repealed before any damage is done.

Maurice French (Leigh, 2022-07-05)

#483

Streets are congested enough!
Infrastructure will not handle it!

Sharyn Kilgour (Auckland, 2022-07-05)

#484

I disagree with this policy. Wholesale urban intensification without proper planning and investment in the related infrastructure is a recipe for disaster. We don't have adequate public transport to support exiting urban environment. Now you want to add more... what about water, electrical and sewage? We already have sewage overflows into the sea after heavy rainfall.
I also object to these policies being pushed through by stealth, without public consultation. An issue of this magnitude warrants a referendum!

Michael Difford (Auckland , 2022-07-05)

#488

This will not lead to improved housing stock. The countries mental health is already at an all time low. Rates are already ridiculous at a time inflation is crippling peoples livelihoods. Infrastructure including sewerage, drainage, roading and parking are inadequate for uncontrolled high density housing. High density housing increases health risks from virus and pandemics. There has been no ability to give input into this draconian restructure of our homes and cities.

Bev McDonald (Auckland, 2022-07-06)

#490

I'm signing because I'm seeing the effects on infrastructure along with the mental health impact on the construction industry as we struggle to build buildings in tight spaces without affecting the neighbouring buildings and their occupants. Some areas of Auckland should be left alone, and the Whangaparaoa Peninsula is one of them. We don't have the infrastructure up here, and we don't have anywhere to repipe unless it's the middle of the road - there's enough issues with traffic without adding more 50%+- more people!

Tania COTTEW (Red Beach,, 2022-07-06)

#493

I would hate to see tha character of beautiful Warkworth ruined. Plus we moved out of Auckland to get away from the ever growing suburbs, noise, traffic etc for a quieter pace of life. Please don't ruin yet another area.

Linda Crook (Auckland, 2022-07-06)

#495

I’m not against building minor dwellings but one metre from the boundary and three stories high is ridiculous.

Gillian Kyle (Red Beach, 2022-07-06)

#504

Intensifying housing in Warkworth is not acceptable stop this nonsense now

Brian Botha (Auckland , 2022-07-06)

#506

I do not agree with this legislation

Vanessa Ornelas (Auckland, 2022-07-06)

#513

Iam sick of seeing high rise awful looking apartment type housing squashed in towering over single dwellings they are ugly how about paying some busi esses to move to smler aces eg Ngatea and just stop the Auckland spread and intensification

Sue Carey (Auckland, 2022-07-07)

#514

this bill will totally destroy Warkworth as a quiet village. Warkworth is not like Mt Roskill or Albany. There is no need to intensify Warkworth as there are already plans to build plenty of housing over the next 10 years.

Daniel Fairley (Warkworth, 2022-07-07)

#516

I'm signing because this legislation is heavy handed and outdated. The Government appears to be incapable of learning lessons from other countries, for example those in Europe that have actively planned for wellbeing and happy healthy communities.

Margaret Franken (Wellington, 2022-07-07)

#521

I object strongly to the new intensification ruling applying to existing suburbs and urban and rural housing areas in N Z but in particular to Warkworth and Auckland

Helen Armitage (Auckland Warkworth, 2022-07-08)

#522

I agree in totality with all the 'negatives' detailed in this petition. These new buildings have the potential to be future 'slums' in our beautiful country.

Christine Frost (Warkworth, 2022-07-08)

#523

The new housing rules are irresponsible, undemocratic and ill thought-through. They are overriding democratically-created and considered city plans that have the support of communities. Existing Council plans ensure that development is planned and logical, that proper infrastructure is in place and that appropriate areas of green and unconcreted areas will remain. The new housing rules will instead escalate random development throughout the city and particularly in areas where land is cheaper and therefore further from the city centre. This in turn will greatly increase the amount of traffic on the roads and commuting distances. Developers and investors are already land-banking all over the city, very much including at vast distances from the city centre. Allowing profit-motivated developers to become our new defacto town-planners will come at an untold cost to the environment and to residents’ security in their biggest and often only investment. Individuals and families who live in areas of single-house or mixed-housing suburban zoning have, almost without exception, carefully researched existing Council plans before purchasing. For these people, knowing that at any time a three storey high development could and probably will go up 2.5 metres from the shared boundary on any or all sides is already causing huge stress and anxiety.

The new housing rules will cause irrevocable damage to urban environments country wide. It is wrong to allow developers free-reign over our cities for profit and to allow them to do so in total isolation from the greater community good. It is immoral to play with people’s biggest and often only asset – their home – and to do so knowing that this will come at a huge cost to mental health. It is stupid to encourage high-density in random parts of our cities knowing that the infrastructure isn’t and won’t be there to support it. I urge the government to rethink.

S Menzies (Auckland, 2022-07-08)

#526

local infrastructure stretched beyond capacity; increased road congestionExcessive

Chris Donovan (Auckland, 2022-07-08)

#530

I believe this will have far reaching negative impact on our infrastructure and society

Leanne Willis (Auckland, 2022-07-09)

#531

I’m concerned with loss of history, loss of sunlight on neighbouring properties, ugly and poor quality design. Inadequate services to cope i.e roads, water,electricity

Lynette Brokenshire (Auckland , 2022-07-09)

#534

I'm signing because this legislation is window dressing for central government unwilling to tackle the real causes of house prices. Auckland Council's Unitary Plan has considered zoning rules and plenty of opportunities for residential development that you can already see occurring.

Bryce Scanlen (Auckland, 2022-07-09)

#537

Auckland and other cities will lose what little character and beauty they have if this is rammed through as currently drafted. It’s probably too late for our special character areas already.

Kirsty Campbell (Auckland, 2022-07-09)

#540

I am outraged

Wayne Ihaka (Hutt city, 2022-07-09)

#542

I don’t like the lack of consultation with the public and the intensification of our suburb without consideration of the existing people that live here

Jennifer Hunter (Auckland , 2022-07-09)

#546

I want to see the nice neighbourhood feel retained where I live. I don't want sun blocked due to apartment style buildings just beside.

Emily Thyberg (Auckland, 2022-07-09)

#554

Process is against any form of true democracy . R we heading towards a communist state

Bryan DUSTIN (AUCKLAND, 2022-07-10)

#556

There is little or no thought gone into the whole process.

Kathy Needham (Auckland, 2022-07-10)

#558

The whangaparaoa peninsula is not suited by virtue of its terrain, it’s lack of infrastructure and its distance from transit corridor existing and future into the CBD.

Jim and Helen Grayson (Red beach , auckland, 2022-07-10)

#559

Character and heritage are what makes our cities interesting Density Done Well

James Fraser (Wellington, 2022-07-10)

#561

Remuera is a key area to protect our community architecture and character.

Blair Turnbull (Auckland, 2022-07-10)

#562

I am opposed to intensification as residents have not been given time to consider the ramifications and how it will affect them. Also the view of the majority that SCA’s should be retained has been ignored (Auckland)

Alan Stokes (Auckland, 2022-07-10)

#569

I am deeply concerned about the proposed Changes to the RMA that will seriously impact on Auckland's Built Heritage being destroyed. Heritage is the Heart & Soul of any city and it is vital we protect it.

Guy KIng (Auckland, 2022-07-11)

#572

because i agre with all the above and have livedd in many hight density cities and know what the complexities of that are

j O'BRIEN (Wellington , 2022-07-11)

#580

I'm a resident of warkworth that purchased a home in an established street, I did not buy so the property next door could be a high rise with no consent, obstructing my sunlight, access due to too many parked cars on road, privacy etc. Undeveloped areas are more suitable for this type of build, not warkworth township

Sarah Clark (Warkworth, 2022-07-12)

#583

Warkworth's character will be spoilt and property owners forced to move due to lack of privacy and sunlight.
There should be sufficient car park spaces especially as public transport does not cover the whole area.

Jenny Enderby (Auckland, 2022-07-12)

#585

I do not agree with the plan that allows developers to build 3 storey apartment blocks randomly in our district. We have no infrastructure as it is for the housing developments that are to begin, the area will lose its character and it is not fair on the residents who, some, have lived in this area all their lives to have their privacy ruined for money.

Maria Collins (Warkworth, 2022-07-12)

#586

I don't want to live in the shadow of high rise buildings.

Karen Lane (Warkworth, 2022-07-13)

#588

There are alternative options. This is not ideal.

Sarah Michell (Waiwera, 2022-07-13)

#591

I am signing this petition as I believe intensification especially on the Whangaparaoa peninsula will cause undue pressure on existing infrastructure currently at capacity, especially water and sewage, together with increased traffic and parking issues and restricting access to and from the peninsula by emergency services. The impact on the community of intensification and services will be detrimental causing a sisemic impact on the wellbeing of individuals currently living here! The opportunity of developing existing land and area on the outskirts of Auckland should be explored before creating ghettos in urban areas. With the abundance of land available across New Zealand other options such as the development of new outlier towns should be explored first. Intensification only benefits the developer when they create small properties which enhance no one’s quality of life!

Paul Kelly (Whangaoaraoa, Auckland , 2022-07-13)

#596

This act and housing in NZ needs to be rethought and restructured.

Theo Van Zyl (Napier, 2022-07-16)

#597

It would destroy much of what I love about our community.

Barbara Johnston (Warkworth, 2022-07-16)

#600

i don't want a three story next to me.

Chris Inglis (Warkworth, 2022-07-16)



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