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Mike Ashby
Nov 27, 20241 min read
How did it go?
I've written an update on the friends site - full news at https://www.friendsofmapuawaterfront.group/post/hearings-update
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Mike Ashby
Nov 24, 20242 min read
Hearings start tomorrow
We're almost at the end of the process now. Tomorrow the applicant's lawyer (Nigel McFadden) will present their case followed by their...
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Mike Ashby
Nov 17, 20242 min read
Giving them their due
I've got a sneaking admiration for how the boat club members have managed to take a ridiculous idea so far, despite being officially and...
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Mike Ashby
Nov 11, 20242 min read
Heating Up!
I've got re-involved with Friends of Mapua Waterfront as the date for the hearing nears. There's some great people doing excellent work....
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Mike Ashby
Oct 26, 20241 min read
The time is now!
If you've already donated to the Friends of Mapua Waterfront Group, thank you! I've been working with them to make sure our efforts are...
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Mike Ashby
Oct 20, 20241 min read
URGENT!
The Friends of Mapua Waterfront Group are doing a great job organising funding and experts. They are our best hope for a good hearing...
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Mike Ashby
Sep 27, 20242 min read
Meeting with Christeen Mackenzie
Went as you could have predicted - nothing for us. The three takeaways were: She has faith in the process Council is not going to...
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Mike Ashby
Sep 21, 20242 min read
These guys...
You might have seen the email I just sent to all objectors, and I just wanted to comment on this publicly-funded response from the MBCRT...
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Mike Ashby
Sep 1, 20241 min read
Wharf by-law
TDC has drafted a Navigational Safety By-law which as it stands would have the effect of banning wharf jumping at Mapua. The folks at...
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Mike Ashby
Aug 31, 20241 min read
Battle rejoined
Without letting anyone know, TDC accepted MCBRT's re-submission on August 14. Details are here . They have removed the building entirely...
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Mike Ashby
Aug 1, 20241 min read
Out now - Coastal News!
August edition came out today (not surprisingly). The top of the front page has a short, slightly rambly piece from Katrina, the...
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Mike Ashby
Jul 20, 20242 min read
Where to now for the Trust? Experts out-gunned, out of money, losing influence at the Council - what's next?
TDC is rapidly distancing itself from the Trust. It was clear to councillors (including the Mayor) that the Trust had significantly...
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Mike Ashby
Jul 9, 20242 min read
Council turns Trust application for more money down - meeting summary
Here's a summary of the Council meeting on June 20. Council Meeting Discussion Councillor McKenzie Recalled past council decisions to...
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Mike Ashby
Jul 1, 20241 min read
Judy Mitchell at TDC's Public Forum
Judy Mitchell presents a compelling case against the ramp
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