Petition request

That the House of Representatives amend the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 to prohibit the approval of the Waimauku West fast-track development, and to prohibit approval for other housing outside areas identified for future growth unless necessary public infrastructure is planned and funded.

Petition reason

Waimauku West proposes up to 2,020 dwellings in Rural Production Zone outside Auckland’s Future Development Strategy growth areas. Auckland Council opposed referral, citing insufficient information, flooding, infrastructure and traffic concerns. The site is outside planned growth areas for Auckland. We are concerned that the project risks worsening downstream flooding, increasing pressure on congested SH16, and causing adverse impacts out of proportion to its regional or national benefits.

Petition progress

  • Open for signatures
  • Closed for signatures
  • Select Committee
  • Reported
  • Referred to Minister
Number of signatures: 3144
Date presented: 23 Sep 2026
Considered by: Petitions
Presenting member: Penk, Hon Chris
Closing date: 21 Sep 2026