McDonald's granted resource consent for new Ōrākei restaurant

Thursday 29 May 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 29 May 2025, 3:15pm

In this story Auckland Council, Auckland Transport, McDonald's

An independent panel has approved McDonald's application to build a 24-hour drive-through restaurant at 152 Kepa Rd in Ōrākei. The proposal faced significant opposition from the Auckland Council and local residents, with 331 submissions filed against the development.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffThu 29 May 2025, 1:10pm

   McDonald’s given consent to build in Ōrākei despite fierce backlash (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 29 May 2025, 2:07pm

   McDonald's granted resource consent for 24-hour drive through in Ōrākei (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesThu 29 May 2025, 2:41pm

   McDonald's approved despite strong opposition (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZThu 29 May 2025, 3:14pm

   McDonald's given go-ahead for 24-hour drive through in Ōrākei (opens in new tab)

5. NZ HeraldThu 29 May 2025, 3:15pm

   McDonald’s new Ōrākei Auckland site approved despite community objections (opens in new tab)