Public Meeting about the proposed MacKays – Peka Peka Expressway

– Do you knowwhat you’re really getting?

– What’s in it for Kapiti?

– Is it a done deal?

– Your opportunity to ask questions.

Where: El Rancho, 24 Kauri Road, Waikanae (signposted from Waikanae)

When: Thursday 19th August, 7.30 pm

Why: The proposed Expressway is THE election issue

As the local government elections approach, ASK (Alliance for a Sustainable Kapiti) is convening a meeting where:

• Experts deliver objective technical information
• Politicians can present their views.
• The community can refine their opinions to be expressed through the election.

Who:

The following experts will provide information and perspectives:

• NZTA representative presenting the conceptual design (to be confirmed)
• James Lunday, an urban planner from Common Ground Ltd, reviewing the current conceptual design from a sustainable development perspective
• Ben Ngaia, Chairperson of Takamore Trust, reviewing the current conceptual design from a tangata whenua perspective.

The following politicians have been invited:

• Minister of Transport Steven Joyce
• Mayor Jenny Rowan
• Members of the Greater Wellington Regional Council Transport Committee:

Nigel Wilson, Paul Bruce, Judith Aitken, John Burke, Barbara Donaldson

• Local MP’s and those with transport portfolios:

Nathan Guy (N), Darren Hughes (L), Winnie Laban (L), Gareth Hughes (G)

Content of the evening:

Experts providing technical information and perspectives	40 minutes
Position statement of all panel discussion participants	20  minutes
Facilitated podium discussion between participants	30 minutes
Questions from the public – email to ASK1@kol.co.nz or hand in  at start of meeting Directions to the venue:	30 minutes