Simply by re-contouring the course and creating a series of reservoir areas, the same volume of water can be mitigated, with less ongoing cost to ratepayers and taxpayers, because the course can continue to be used throughout construction AND will continue to contribute to ratepayers into the future.

The RE-CONTOURING SOLUTION will save many HUNDREDS of trees which will be destroyed under the HEALTHY WATERS proposal.

Takapuna Golf Course enjoys public use in all weathers - unlike the multitude of sports fields that are closed due to rain.

An artificial wetland such as pictured, raises many questions.

Takapuna Golf Course is one of the most accessible and affordable public golf facilities in Auckland. It is beginner-friendly, open to casual play, and supports a diverse community - young learners, retirees, working professionals, and women’s groups.

“We haven’t built a new public golf course in Auckland for decades. So to consider taking one away, and the busiest one at that, makes absolutely no sense. The course is an essential piece of infrastructure, in a part of Auckland where recreational spaces are already under pressure.” - Jeff Latch, Golf NZ CEO

The Takapuna Public Golf Course, provides a recreational asset at no cost to council, or the community. Its NET PRESENT VALUE to ratepayers is over $75 million

We need to agree and convince Auckland Council and the Kaipatiki Local Board, that the smartest option is an integrated solution.

With the help of community and contracting support, we can save a large number of trees and cause the least amount of damage to the ecology they sustain.