Coxs Bay Helipad Update 

4 helicopter movements a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year between 7am and 10pm. That’s what the owners of 38 Rawene Ave, Westmere have applied for on the headland in Coxs Bay.

Auckland Council believes that this application could have detrimental impacts on birdlife, trees and the neighbourhood so invited the public to submit on Resource Consent Number: LUC60389929 in 2024.

Quiet Sky Waitematā was absolutely delighted to see such strong opposition to this application that will have far reaching impacts on the quiet Westmere community and the sheltered Coxs Bay that is home for many endangered birds.

• 1,397 submissions received

• 1,277 were opposed

• 108 supported it

• 12 were neutral

Auckland Council have advised that a hearing date has been set for the Westmere Helicopter Application.

Date(s): Monday 12, Tuesday 13, Wednesday 14, Thursday 15 & Friday 16 May 2025

Time: 9.30am

Location: Council Chamber, Ground Floor, Auckland Town Hall, 301 Queen Street, Auckland

When information for this hearing becomes available it will be uploaded to the following link: https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/have-your-say/hearings/find-hearing/Pages/resource-consent-hearing-documents.aspx?HearingId=5

Quiet Sky Waitematā will present expert evidence at the public hearing to stop this frightening precedent in Coxs Bay and we need your support:

- Donate to 06-0145-0789030-00. Email hello@quietsky.nz for receipt - all donations are eligible for 33% tax rebate

- Donate to our GiveALittlePage

- Sign our petition

- Join our Facebook page

If you have any questions or would like more information don’t get in touch hello@quietsky.nz

Head to Quiet Sky Waitematā’s Facebook page to check out Steve Meadows’ recent photos of Coxs Bay birds that are under threat from the Rawene Ave, Westmere helicopter. They’re stunning images that reinforce why it’s important we protect our natural environment from private use helicopters that are unnecessary and intrusive.