The proposal would see 20 hectares of Takapuna Golf Club, which sees more than 500 visitors per day, converted into a wetland.

“Golfers begin their golf game here … working class, women, men, young, old … a lot of people enjoying playing here. “Lydia Ko has played here, I think Ryan Fox practised at the driving range ...

Takapuna Golf Course would be affected by a proposal ... Mansell said “a comprehensive range of interventions” were considered, with one of the proposed options involving the golf course.

Takapuna Golf Club spokesperson Stephen Dowd said in ... Partnerships Tom Mansell said in a statement that a wide range of flood mitigation options had been considered. "A comprehensive range ...