Kia ora koutou,

We’ve now passed 1,700 signatures — and that number is still climbing. This is proof that residents are not giving up. Far from it — momentum is building, and it’s time to make even more noise.

This isn’t about stopping housing or change. It’s about ensuring development in Waikanae Beach fits the scale, character, and environment of our community. It’s about fairness, transparency, and being heard.

👉 We need your help: Please keep sharing this petition, put the link in your networks, and talk about it with friends, whānau, neighbours, and colleagues. The louder our voice, the harder it is to ignore.

And with local elections coming up, it’s time to start asking questions of those seeking your vote:

Will you protect Waikanae Beach’s coastal character?
Will you fight for transparency and public notification?
Will you put residents and iwi voices first, not developers?
Will you stand up to central government when poor planning is forced onto our community?

We deserve representatives who will listen, respect, and stand with the people they serve. Let’s make sure these questions are front and centre in the weeks ahead.