PremiumKatie Bradford Senior Correspondent ·NZ Herald·17 Jul, 2026 04:34 AM8 mins to read‌The proposed Delmore development is on the left of this master plan, submitted by Vineway as part of its fast-track application.An Auckland councillor has criticised fast-track approval for a controversial 1217-home development in Ōrewa, saying it will cost ratepayers millions in infrastructure and shouldn’t go ahead.

The project involves trucking treated effluent to Whangārei because Watercare will not be able to connect any water services to the area until at