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Petition addressed to: Auckland Council
A proposal has been submitted to construct 12 townhouses on the corner of Charles and Francis Streets, Hauraki. Many residents are concerned that this development is significantly out of scale for our neighbourhood and that the existing infrastructure is simply not equipped to support it.
Reason
- Increased traffic and congestion on local roads.
- Additional pressure on on-street parking.
- Greater demand on existing drainage, sewerage, and other essential services.
- Residence that have been in the area for 40+ years struggle with the current sewerage pipes not being sufficient without the additional strain of 12 more dwellings. On the 6th December 2025, the sewerage system overflowed into the harbour.
- Since Cyclone Gabrielle in February 2023, the storm water drain in the reserve on Charles Street is well passed capacity. The bank fell in and it has not been attended to since.
- Increased strain on local schools, parks, and community facilities.
- Potential impacts on neighbourhood character, privacy, and residential amenity.
- Safety concerns for pedestrians, cyclists, and children due to higher traffic volumes.
- Geographic bottlenecks.
- Additional pollution into the harbour via storm water.
This is about ensuring that any development is appropriate for the area and supported by the necessary infrastructure to accommodate additional residents safely and sustainably.
Thank you so much for your support, Monica Wallace, Hauraki
Question to the initiator
Petition details
Petition started:
08/02/2026
Collection ends:
02/01/2027
Region:
Hauraki District
Topic:
Construction
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Cut and paste people. I object to the proposed high‑density development on the basis that its scale, massing and density are out of character with the existing housing in the area. The site is currently surrounded by lower‑density, predominantly single‑storey/two‑storey detached and semi‑detached homes, and the proposal would introduce an intensity and built form that is inconsistent with the established neighbourhood pattern, streetscape, and amenity.
The cumulative impact of recent high‑density development is already being felt locally: the bus route is already impeded by vehicles parking as a result of the nearby high‑density development off Hart Rd. Approving another high‑density project in this location will further exacerbate traffic, parking and access issues and set a precedent for intensification that does not fit with the existing housing context, adversely affecting the character and livability of the surrounding residential area.
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I object to the proposed high‑density development on the basis that its scale, massing and density are out of character with the existing housing in the area. The site is currently surrounded by lower‑density, predominantly single‑storey/two‑storey detached and semi‑detached homes, and the proposal would introduce an intensity and built form that is inconsistent with the established neighbourhood pattern, streetscape, and amenity.
The cumulative impact of recent high‑density development is already being felt locally: the bus route is already impeded by vehicles parking as a result of the nearby high‑density development off Hart Rd. Approving another high‑density project in this location will further exacerbate traffic, parking and access issues and set a precedent for intensification that does not fit with the existing housing context, adversely affecting the character and livability of the surrounding residential area.