Environment Court date looms for Waiheke marina developmentSupplied An artist's impression of the proposed Kennedy Point Marina. READ MORE:* Waiheke Island to get 186-berth floating marina* Waiheke Island marina plan drives wedge between Māori groupsConsent for the development of the marina was granted by Auckland Council in May 2017. "In my 35 years of marina development, I have never seen a more appropriate site. A number of community events were held to protest the marina and raise funds for the legal fees involved in the Environment Court case. Kennedy Point Marina spokesperson Mark Schmack said on Saturday they would not be making any comments ahead of the court hearing.

Source: Stuff February 23, 2018 22:07 UTC