AGM At the end of July we had our AGM and a full committee was re-elected. Office bearers for the upcoming year are: Roads in Rodney Representatives from the LCA, including Lyndon Leabourn and RLB member Colin Smith, met with Auckland Transport engineers last Friday. A short field trip to show the engineers the majorContinue reading “August News”
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Restore Rodney East presents to LCA
Colin Binsted and Sarah Churchouse of Restore Rodney East (RRE) presented at our recent AGM on 27th July. RRE is an incorporated society supporting locally based environmental projects to realise their full potential. The presentation was very informative and areas of common interest have been identified. You can view and download the presentation below.
Roading works
Recent photos of storm damage on Pakiri Block road illustrate the poor state of our rural roads and highlight the need for urgent works by Auckland Transport.
Rural Roading Concerns Voiced
The LCA’s letter to Auckland Transport on the state of our rural roads has had quite an impact, featuring in an article in a recent issue of Mahurangi Matters. You can read the article by clicking on the link below.
July updates
The upcoming 2023 General Elections Candidates Meeting in Wellsford will be held in the first week of September, organised by LCA and WellsfordPlus. Work to formalise Stormwater Asset Management in the drainage districts of Tapora and Te Arai is ongoing. Entities to represent the communities for the separate drainage areas are to be established andContinue reading “July updates”
LCA submission and proposal to Mayor Wayne Browne
At a recent meeting with Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown in Warkworth on the 13th August, LCA members had the opportunity to make a submission on the perspectives and issues of local landowners and contractors with regard to Auckland Council. At the same, we also submitted a proposal for a ‘right of appeal’ developed by Gordon Levet.Continue reading “LCA submission and proposal to Mayor Wayne Browne”
LCA Greenhouse Gas Forum
The LCA’s recent information forum on the Government’s proposed Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions pricing scheme was attended by a group of around 30 landowners, farmers and professionals. Held at the Wellsford RSA and led by main speaker Max Rowsell, the forum was organised by the LCA to help farmers understand their options and obligations whenContinue reading “LCA Greenhouse Gas Forum”
LCA in the news
An article on the LCA’s upcoming forum on the Green House Gas (GHG) scheme appeared in the latest edition of the Mahurangi Matters. The forum is aimed at giving local farmers (and anyone else interested) an overview of what the GHG scheme is and associated compliance obligations. Max Rowsell, a local Farm Management Consultant, willContinue reading “LCA in the news”
‘Tis the season
As a proud part of our local communities, the LCA recently took part in both the Wellsford and Warkworth Santa Parades. Fair to say the team did a great job with the float.
The LCA reappointed to Rural Advisory Panel
The LCA is actively involved in mediation and advocacy roles for numerous rural issues along with a close working relationship with our Rodney Local Board members and Rodney Ward member Cr Greg Sayers. We have now been re appointed our former seat on the Auckland Council’s Rural AdvisoryPanel on the instruction of our new MayorContinue reading “The LCA reappointed to Rural Advisory Panel”
The LCA 