From: Auckland Now
Opponents of a marine reserve proposed for the northern residential side of the island are warning the issue could end up in court.
They are calling for action to avert the showdown and are urging the Waiheke Local Board to consult residents.
Andrew Barclay, Deb Cox and Miriam Whelan from Keep Our Beaches represent more than 2500 people who have signed their petition.
They say 82 per cent of them have a Waiheke address and they have written backing from Piritahi Marae and the Waiheke Island Fishing and Recreational Group.