Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 22, 2016 17:28:40 GMT 12
IWI OPPOSE CAFE AT PUTARURU'S BLUE SPRINGS
Plans to build a restaurant and cafe beside a popular South Waikato tourist destination have been opposed by local iwi.
Cheryl Waite has applied for resource consent to build cafe/restaurant next to the Te Waihou Blue Springs in Putaruru, plus an accommodation facility for up to 10 people.
But in a written submission on the proposal for consent, Raukawa group manager for environment, Grant Kettle, said they could not give their written approval to the application.
The Blue Springs have proved increasing popular of late, with a record number of 5200 people visiting the springs in December, increasing to 8949 in January.
"This increase has resulted in adverse effects on the surrounding environment including degradation of the river banks, loss of riparian and aquatic vegetation and littering."
Ruakawa was concerned that Waite's proposed development would increase visitor numbers further and lead to further destruction and erosion.
Kettle said, for those reasons, they could not give their written approval to the application.
Waite previously said she was frustrated by the delays being caused by the need for Ruakawa to have their say on the application…..
www.stuff.co.nz/national/79227271/iwi-oppose-cafe-at-putarurus-blue-springs
Plans to build a restaurant and cafe beside a popular South Waikato tourist destination have been opposed by local iwi.
Cheryl Waite has applied for resource consent to build cafe/restaurant next to the Te Waihou Blue Springs in Putaruru, plus an accommodation facility for up to 10 people.
But in a written submission on the proposal for consent, Raukawa group manager for environment, Grant Kettle, said they could not give their written approval to the application.
The Blue Springs have proved increasing popular of late, with a record number of 5200 people visiting the springs in December, increasing to 8949 in January.
"This increase has resulted in adverse effects on the surrounding environment including degradation of the river banks, loss of riparian and aquatic vegetation and littering."
Ruakawa was concerned that Waite's proposed development would increase visitor numbers further and lead to further destruction and erosion.
Kettle said, for those reasons, they could not give their written approval to the application.
Waite previously said she was frustrated by the delays being caused by the need for Ruakawa to have their say on the application…..
www.stuff.co.nz/national/79227271/iwi-oppose-cafe-at-putarurus-blue-springs