Town plan: Have your say

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The Panel charged with facilitating community input to the Council’s draft Mangawhai Town Plan is holding an Open Day on Saturday December 10 at the Mangawhai Club from 11-3pm.

The Open Day is the first of several to be held over the next 6 months as the Panel considers the issues to be included in the draft town plan.

The Panel is keen to hear from everyone – particularly those who don’t normally engage with Council.

“We want to hear from the silent majority,” says Belinda Vernon, Chair of the Panel. “Everyone has a view on what Mangawhai should look like in the future. Make sure we hear your view. Don’t rely on others to speak for you – they may not share your views. Or just come along to find out about the sorts of issues we are thinking about. Tell us if you think we are on the right or wrong track.”

The December Open Day will highlight zoning, transport and open spaces and how they might influence the future shape of Mangawhai. It is also an opportunity to meet and talk with the Panel face to face.

The Panel is hoping that the Open Day will attract those who live in and around Mangawhai with another Open Day in late January or February aimed at non-resident ratepayers and holiday makers. n For more information email belinda@mangawhaitownplanpanel.com, or phone 0275 570 845.