I got a notice reminding me of the renewal of this website, which inspired me to come back to it to formally declare victory! Here's the...

I've written an update on the friends site - full news at https://www.friendsofmapuawaterfront.group/post/hearings-update

We're almost at the end of the process now. Tomorrow the applicant's lawyer (Nigel McFadden) will present their case followed by their...

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...

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....

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...

The Friends of Mapua Waterfront Group are doing a great job organising funding and experts. They are our best hope for a good hearing...

Went as you could have predicted - nothing for us. The three takeaways were: She has faith in the process Council is not going to...

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...

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...

Without letting anyone know, TDC accepted MCBRT's re-submission on August 14. Details are here . They have removed the building entirely...

August edition came out today (not surprisingly). The top of the front page has a short, slightly rambly piece from Katrina, the...

TDC is rapidly distancing itself from the Trust. It was clear to councillors (including the Mayor) that the Trust had significantly...

Here's a summary of the Council meeting on June 20. Council Meeting Discussion Councillor McKenzie Recalled past council decisions to...

Judy Mitchell presents a compelling case against the ramp