Council approves wetland plan for golf course

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Auckland Council's plan to convert half of Takapuna Golf Course into a flood-detention wetland has been approved despite opposition. The council, led by Councillor Richard Hills, aims to mitigate flooding in the area, which was severely impacted by the January 2023 Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods. Councillor Wayne Walker's alternative proposal for a tunnel and canal was rejected, with Hills and the mayor accusing Walker of giving golfers false hope.


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