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Waimauku Development Faces Flood Concerns | Auckland News
A massive development plan for Waimauku—aiming for 2,000 homes, schools, and commercial spaces—is racing through government fast-track approval, but locals and Auckland Council are pushing back. Flooded by Cyclone Gabrielle last year, residents fear new construction will worsen risks, prompting MP and Minister Chris Penk to voice concerns and even write to the fast-track panel. Community group Waimauku West is urging Penk to publicly oppose the project unless flood defenses and infrastructure are prioritized first—highlighting a national tension between urgent housing needs and safety in…
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