What will Waipu/Whangarei look like in 30 or 50 years?

• What will Waipu/Whangarei look like in 30 or 50 years?
• Are we putting in place the necessary infrastructure to resource that future?

While we might be experiencing a downturn in the economy at present, there is no doubt in most people’s minds that our district will at some future stage continue to grow and develop.  The Whangarei District Council has set up a Sustainable Futures 30/50 project which is designed to look at how to manage this growth sustainably.

David Coleman, from the District Council, will be attending the next Waipu Residents and Ratepayers meeting to give a presentation on this.  You are warmly invited to attend.  The presentation will last 30 minutes followed by questions, then there will be the chance to talk informally before the usual meeting contineus

More information available:  www.futures.wdc.govt.nz

Special Meeting of the Waipu Residents and Ratepayers
Wednesday 25 February  7.30pm  Anglican Church Waipu
ALL WELCOME

2.  Winter@Waipu  – shall we keep going with this event?

For the past 4 years the Winter@Waipu festival has helped to put a sparkle into Northland’s winter, and given us an excuse to have a night out, do something different, or celebrate our local talent.  Some events have drawn people from out of the immediate community which has been good for local businesses.  The Waipu Business and Promotions Group financially supports the advertising, Simtrek hosts a web page and up until now Rosemary Neave has done the bulk of the overall organising of the Calendar.

- Shall we continue it? If so are there people who can help to organise the calendar?
- Shall we shorten in – instead of 3 months – move to 1 or 2 months.
- What is the best and cheapest way to advertise it – locally, to others in driving distance, to Aucklanders or those further afield?
- Other thoughts….

We need the feedback of community groups, individuals and businesses
- come along to a special meeting and share your thoughts at the Waipu Anglican Church on 3 March at 5.15pm
Or ring or email Rosemary with your ideas/feedback  09 4321234  rosemary@breambay.co.nz