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The Bayswater Marine Precinct

The reclamation of the land at O’Neils Point Bayswater and development of the adjoining marina was seen as not just a marina but a maritime centre with a high component of public facilities and recreational open space. The proposed 427 carparks and 60 car & trailer parks were considered necessary.In 2001 the North Shore City Council introduced the Special Purpose 7 Zone which permitted activities which were maintenance of pleasure craft, storage of pleasure craft, car and car/trailer parki...

Funding will dictate our actions

We have to make a decision by Friday whether we continue fighting on your behalf for:...

The Court Decision re AYBA’s Injunction against the Closure of the Landing

Yesterday we received the results of the Injunction hearing against the closing of The Landing. The decision was declined and the AYBA is now threatened with the Court costs!The AYBA pursued this case because we were told the decision had been made – the hardstand and haulout were to be closed!Reading the judgement and the statements it appears there was always the option to review the decision based on the 3 concept plans. Resolutions were passed not to renew the current agreement to operate....

Ensuring “Seaside Access For Everyone” – S.A.F.E.

We are now working towards a mediation hearing of our Appeal to the Environment Court against the loss of marine facilities, including hard stand space and the launching facilities for trailer boats at Bayswater. With the gross shortage of haul out facilities to enable compliance with the bio-security laws for clean hulls and the threatened possible development of our coastal land the AYBA is now focusing on the need for a plan to protect our foreshore and coastal environment for everyone – no...

Protecting the Seashore Access For Everyone – S.A.F.E.

Thank you to those who have generously supported the AYBA with funding to save The Landing and Bayswater Marina. Apologies for the late acknowledgement of your contribution. To date our team has been involved in preparing for the hearing at the High Court (18 April for The Landing), with little time for anything else!We are now awaiting the judge’s decision on The Landing. This first case focused on whether to issue an injunction to prevent the Orakei Local Board destroying the Yard, ahead of ...

April 2023 Update

The AYBA has a new website www.ayba.org.nz – check it out! We will also be opening a Facebook page shortly and your comments will be welcome! We have a new secretary – Jane - WELCOME ABOARD! Jane’s email address - ayba.secretary@gmail.com All mail through the Secretary please. Lynn will stay on as treasurer in the interim....

March 2023 Update

GREETINGS TO YOU ALL! We trust you had an enjoyable break even when wet and windy. Clubs are back in gear with their racing programmes – this weekend there is the Mahurangi Regatta and the Auckland Anniversary Regatta but the weather today is awful! Especially for the Classics hoping to go north for the weekend! Take Care!Back in Auckland there was the usual posting of Public Notices prior to Christmas and some of us have been working to lodge submissions before the deadlines – January 30 an...