Devonport in the media
Spokesperson McRae
The referral of the Devonport Lanes proposal into the government’s fast track regime has been covered nationally. Here is where the story has appeared so far, and what each piece said.
New fast-track fights: ‘Growth paying for growth’ v local backlash
“The government’s fast-track legislation was designed to remove ‘unnecessary red tape’… But as fast-tracked developments spring up around the country, a growing chorus of mayors and communities are fighting back.”
Devonport protesters lead the article’s main image. The piece places our campaign alongside pushback from Auckland and Waimakariri mayors, which is useful context: this is not one village objecting, it is a pattern.
Controversial Devonport development gets fast track referral
“Three years ago, they wanted to work with us. They wanted to consult with us and they saw Devonport Heritage as a key stakeholder. That was their words. But once fast-track came along, they didn’t need to meet us anymore, because they didn’t need us.” Margot McRae, Devonport Heritage
Ingrid Hipkiss then put the height, scale and traffic concerns directly to Peninsula Capital’s managing director. Asked whether traffic assessments had been done, the answer was: “No, they will be done.”
Devonport development gets fast track referral despite protest
“Eight storeys is just ruinous. It’s as simple as that.” Margot McRae, Devonport Heritage
Sets out the scale plainly: five new buildings, up to 90 apartments, a 50 room hotel, four to eight storeys, two basement levels and up to 25,000m³ of excavation. It also reports the red balloon launch and what it was for.
Devonport Lanes project cleared for fast-track assessment, expert panel now to decide
The Herald’s property editor covers the referral and the panel stage that follows. Its accompanying video is titled “Devonport group asks authority to protect Mt Victoria”. This one sits behind the Herald’s paywall.
Seen coverage we have missed? Send it to devonport.heritage@gmail.com and we will add it.