1. Take notice that Auckland Council, under the provisions of section 23 of the Public Works Act 1981, proposes to take the land described in the Schedule to this notice (“land”).

2. The land is fully designated and is required for construction of the Waihoehoe Road upgrade project (“project”). More particularly, the land is required for the functioning indirectly of a road. Part of the land will be declared road following construction of the project. Waihoehoe Road, recognised as a Road of Regional significance, is listed under the confirmed Government Policy Statement on land transport released in June 2024.

3. The reasons why Auckland Council considers it reasonably necessary to take the interest in the land are as follows:

1. The land forms an integral component of the Jesmond to Waihoehoe West Frequent Transport Network (FTN) Upgrade project in accordance with Designation 1840 in the Auckland Unitary Plan and the Roads of Regional Significance programme under the confirmed Government Policy Statement on land transport 2024-2034;
2. To construct, operate and maintain a safe and integrated multi-modal transport system and new arterial route including a new bridge on Waihoehoe Road, bus lanes, four vehicle lanes, cycling and pedestrian paths;
3. To provide for realignment of Tui Street from Waihoehoe Road; and
4. To construct, operate and maintain supporting stormwater detention and treatment infrastructure systems on the land for the road.

4. The owner of the land has been served with notice of Auckland Council's intention to take the land and have been advised of their right to object.

5. Any other person having the right to object may send a written objection to the Registrar, Environment Court, Specialist Courts and Tribunals Centre, Level 2, 41 Federal Street, Auckland 1010. Postal Address: PO Box 7147, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1141, within 20 working days after the date of publication of this notice.

6. If any objection is made in accordance with this notice, a public hearing will be held. The objector will have a right to appear and be heard personally unless the objector otherwise requires. Each objector will be informed of the time and place of the hearing.

7. Any person requiring further information in respect of this notice should contact Auckland Council’s negotiating agent, Chris Scott, Principal Property Specialist, at Auckland Transport, 20 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland 1010. Postal Address: Private Bag 92250, Auckland 1142. Telephone: (09) 355 3553.

8. The land is located at 232 Great South Road, Drury, Auckland.

North Auckland Land District

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Dated at Auckland this 13th day of February 2025.

JANE SMALL, Group Manager PMO, Strategic Programmes and Property, Auckland Transport, acting under delegated authority for and on behalf of Philip Richard Wilson, Chief Executive, Auckland Council.