As noted in my previous letter. we have been endeavouring to facilitate a community forum
which would allow NZT A, Council and affected community members to discuss this situation.
That effort has not been successful, to date, and NZT A?s reluctance to engage with community
members and hear their concerns is being construed by some as arrogant and uncaring. I
don?t believe that to be the case and urge you to work with Council staff to organise a
community engagement opportunity in the very near future. To pursue that, please contact
our General Manager Strategy Growth, Christine Jones (ph. 027 4667 234; email:
christinejones tauran a. ovt.nz).

I look forward to your early and positive response on these matters.

Yours sincerely

Greg Browniess

Mayor of Tauranga

cc Hon Phil Twyford Minister of Transport