What’s Happening with Takapuna Golf Club | Notion

1. High Usage, Community Value

Takapuna Golf Club is Auckland’s most-played public course, hosting over 60,000 rounds per year, with more than 7,000 monthly visitors during peak season.
It serves as an entry-level course, welcoming beginners, families, and casual players.

2. Flood Mitigation Proposal by Council

Auckland Council has proposed converting around half of the golf course into a flood detention wetland, capable of holding 500 million litres of stormwater—aimed at protecting Wairau Valley and Milford from future floods.
A final decision is expected by July 2025, after considering feasibility, affordability, and maintenance.

3. Local Resistance & Alternative Vision

Hundreds of residents and the club’s management oppose the proposal, advocating instead for “Plan B”: integrating smaller wetlands or dry basins within the existing course layout to retain playability while providing flood protection.
Public meetings have been organized to discuss the plan and express concerns about loss of open space and community amenity.

🧭 What We Can Do as a Community Advocate

Role	Action
Community Liaison	Host forums for golfers, local residents, and ecological specialists to discuss impacts and alternative designs.
Policy Advisor	Use Policy Advice Group to craft balanced, expert-backed proposals (e.g., combining fairways with seasonal wetlands).
Local Board Facilitator	Work with Hibiscus & Bays members to ensure community submissions reach Local Board and Albany Ward Councillors.
Communications Champion	Share updates via website, social media, and newsletters. Summarize meeting outcomes and Council reports (e.g., July decision expected).
Dirtside Volunteer Support	Organise golf-course clean-ups or junior golf days to show active support and bring attention to the club’s social value.

📌 Why This Matters