Whangamata Marina Aquifer

after years of hiring some of the best lawyers in New Zealand, and paying money for Scientific OPINION...Not fact...Oops! the Whangamata Marina Society earlier this year began a geotechnical survey of the construction site, where they wish to dig the basin... And find an Aquifer! their consent only allows for dry dredging The Marina Society decided not to continue with the geotechnical survey up into the salt marsh,(which they wish to turn into a car park with the dredgings)where the Aquifer originates. stating that they have enough information.

Are they going to go ahead and dredge anyway? desperation and greed can lead to foolish mistakes..
more info can be found at: http://au.geocities.com/the_p_i_guy/index.htm

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• Whangamata
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[steveforsman]

Been there since the marina was built?

Harbour look tidier - less boats choking the main channel - slipway out.

The Marina itself is a compliment to all involved.

No affect so far on any of the issues of huge concern - let us hope it remains that way and everybody wins.

[unSTEVOED]

I totally agree with you, if they want to bring there big boats to the coast, go somewhere like whitianga or pauinui. NOT WHAGAMATA!!

[moheka30]

I'm of Ngati Pu descent and I totally oppose the Marina. What is going to happen to the Kiwi way of life when the rich hold monopoly over our traditional holiday spots. Short sighted greed. Development?? Whangamata was never meant to be like the Gold Coast.

[seneca67]

How about sending a diver in there wiyth a camera, and uploading the vid? I have no practical reason for that. I just think it might be interesting.