Auckland councillors vote for amendment to residential helipad ban

Thursday 24 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 24 Jul 2025, 7:08pm

In this story Auckland Council, Ali Williams, Anna Mowbray, Environment Court, Mike Lee

Auckland councillors have voted for an amendment to a motion to ban private helipads in residential areas. Following a five-hour debate, the original motion by councillor Mike Lee was blocked. Instead, staff will now be requested to review rules to potentially make helipads non-complying in sensitive areas.

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1. RNZThu 24 Jul 2025, 5:00am

   Auckland councillor trys again to ban helicopters in residential areas (opens in new tab)

   • Auckland Council votes in favour of amendment to helipad ban Notice of Motion (opens in new tab) Thu 24 Jul 2025, 4:58pm
2. StuffThu 24 Jul 2025, 4:49pm

   Auckland councillors back away from helipad ban after heated debate (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 24 Jul 2025, 7:08pm

   Westmere helipad case prompts Auckland Council to review rules (opens in new tab)