Neighbours 'furious' they weren't told about Napier shopping complex project

From Morning Report, 6:42 am on 20 August 2019
Gareth and Jo Jones were devastated to learn of the development a day before taking ownership of their new home.

Gareth and Jo Jones were devastated to learn of the development a day before taking ownership of their new home. Photo: RNZ / Anusha Bradley

A Napier city councillor is horrified about the lack of community consultation over a big shopping complex saying councillors knew nothing about the project.

A local couple's plans for their newly-purchased lifestyle block are in tatters after learning, just a day before taking ownership, the complex could be built directly opposite them.

Gareth and Jo Jones are furious they weren't told much earlier.

Councillor and mayoral candidate Kirsten Wise told RNZ reporter Anusha Bradley she can't believe what has happened.

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Photo: RNZ / Anusha Bradley