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16
June 2008 |
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Kerikeri
Domain: “we’re focused on the future”, says
Jurisich |
The Kerikeri Domain Action
Group will be disbanded to make way for a new community trust currently
being formed to progress the development of the central green space.
Founding member Peter Jurisich, now representing service clubs and business
groups on the soon-to-be-formalised trust, says the action group has
done its job and now it’s time to “move on”.
“I’m happy with the progress being made under the stewardship
of Far North Mayor Wayne Brown and the new council,” he said.
“It’s the right time to let go of the past and focus on
the future. I think the new trust is a very positive development and
I am looking forward to getting on with the job and making some real
progress in terms of getting the domain better utilised for everyone
in our community.”
Mr Jurisich said the action group’s commitment to developing the
domain as directed by the community remained central to the future use
of the area, meaning that the perimeter of the domain would be beautified
and the green space would remain intact.
“Those of us on the group wish to thank sincerely all those people
who stayed with us during a long campaign,” he said. The many
surveys completed during that time conveyed to us the passion that the
community has for its domain to remain a central green space for all
uses, including sports and recreation, town events and practise grounds
for schoolchildren.”
Mayor Brown said he was encouraged that sensible progress was now being
made on the controversial domain redevelopment. “Skilled and dedicated
people have been approached and volunteered to work on the project and
I am confident they will represent their community well,” he said.
“The trust comprises representatives from local schools, iwi,
junior and senior sports groups, business, service clubs and other professional
groups, the Kerikeri Rugby Football Club, the council and the wider
community.”
Representatives who have agreed to get the new group underway are:-
Grant Connon (schools and young peoples’ sports), Wiki Bacon (local
iwi, junior sports, Maori children), Brent Hewitt (rugby club), Noeline
Starr (minor sports and events), Peter Jurisich (service clubs and business
groups), Mark Turner (Department of Conservation, landscaping), Mayor
Wayne Brown.
Meanwhile, the Kerikeri Rugby Football Club’s lease of the domain
has been renewed for two years to provide time to work through issues
associated with its proposed relocation to new sportsfields at Waipapa
Road.
For further information please contact:-
Alison Lees
Far North District Council Communications Manager
Phone 09 401 5277 or 027 224 5423
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