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Community Outcry Ignored: Auckland Couple Gets Helicopter Pad

6/30/2025

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Despite overwhelming community opposition, Auckland couple Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams have secured approval for a helicopter pad on their property. The Auckland Council will restrict flights to just two per day and ten per month, but with 87% of 1,397 submissions voicing concerns over noise, many residents feel their voices have been ignored.

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Story summary

Despite overwhelming community opposition, Auckland couple Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams have secured approval for a helicopter pad on their property. The Auckland Council will restrict flights to just two per day and ten per month, but with 87% of 1,397 submissions voicing concerns over noise, many residents feel their voices have been ignored.