Te Puna community reacts to approval of industrial park

NZ HeraldStuff1NewsThursday 17 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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Residents in a rural Western Bay of Plenty community have expressed shock following the granting of resource consents for an industrial park on Te Puna Station Rd. Locals have campaigned against the development since 2021, arguing the project is unsuitable for the flood-prone and culturally significant wetland area.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Thu 17 Jul 2025, 6:00am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 9 hours
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