The date for the hearings of the subdivision application at Wainuiototo Bay/New Chum has been set for the first week in May.

The application has received high public interest across New Zealand and internationally with a total of 187 submissions received and over 80 submitters requesting to be heard.

The Thames-Coromandel District Council says hearings of the subdivision application at Wainuioto/New Chum will take place in May. Photo: Marc Hall/TCDC

The hearing committee will be made up of three independent commissioners and will commemnce at the Council Chambers in Thames on Monday, May 4, at 9am at.

Auckland's Shortland Chambers Firm lawyer Alan Dormer, who specialises in public, environmental and local government law, will chair the hearing panel.

The other hearing commissioners include: RMA lawyer and independent commissioner Leigh McGregor, plus planning consultant and independent commissioner John Childs. Both are also based in Auckland.

The hearings are expected to last the week and are open to the public.

HEARING DATES:

Monday, May 4 – 9am: Council Chambers, Mackay Street, Thames.
Tuesday, May 5 – 9am: Thames Bowling Club, Mackay Street, Thames.
Wednesday, May 6 – 9am: Thames Bowling Club, Mackay Street, Thames.
Thursday, May 7 – 9am: Thames Bowling Club, Mackay Street, Thames.
Friday, May 8 – 9am:Council Chambers, Mackay Street, Thames.