Councillors will be discussing the up-to 12 storey commercial building in Te Ngākau Civic Square next week. Here’s how to let the Council know if you don’t want it.
ICW believes that, after the MOB and CAB buildings are demolished in Te Ngākau Civic Square, the space where they were located should remain publicly-owned, open space. We have made this request to Councillors:
Instead of putting an up to 12-storey towering commercial building in the CAB/MOB location, please return that land to open space so that Te Ngākau/Civic Square can become an enhanced publicly-owned amenity that supports the civic needs and the green space needs of the residents of our city.
Isn’t it too late?
No, it is not too late.
At a recent meeting both Councillor John Apanowicz and the Council's Chief Operating Office (COO) James Roberts said it was not too late because no contract has been signed with the preferred provider.
Who will decide and when?
We understand that the decision about whether or not to proceed with the commercial building is in the hands of Councillors - and they will be discussing it at a Council meeting next week - 20 or 21 November.
What to do if you support ICW’s request?
If you support our request, please click this link and complete the form so you can let the Council know this.