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Haven't visited the forum for a week or so (busy) but was onto this thread like a fat kid on a happy meal! This is the best news that I've heard in a while!!! I've been hanging out for a range that I can visit during the week as not all of us have weekends off.
Best of luck with the venture and I'll sure as hell be a regular.
Thank you, hope to see you there when it opens.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan
Dig another hole in fill it with that ?? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by 300winmag
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Originally Posted by Kscott
No money in that:D:D
Only get paid once, so do it properly.
Seeing as there are already Two Rifle ranges in the /to the East of Kumeu ,just where would your range be situated (North/South/East/West).
The reason being you have a great need for a resonably large area and with the developement going on in the North west ,there is going to be some strong pressure for urban sprawl/growth???.The Westfield developement combined with the motorway extension will see to that!!.
Hi Tankd.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tankd
At this stage, the range land is under negotiation but pretty much a done deal. Got to wait for 2 land owners signatures to make it finial (one of the main reasons we have not broken ground yet), Kemeu/Hupai are the closest township, the range is to the west of the township. Where the range is going to be located, it is surrounded by farm/ farm lets/lifestyle blocks. The new Westfield at Westgate will be huge and am looking forward it, as it will bring the motorway/road/public transport that the Westgate/Massey/Kemeu area needs and opens up more of a customer base.
The ranges you are talking about is the WCTC at 465 Old North Road (pretty much North/east and on the other side of kemeu) and NZDA at 848 Coatesville Riverhead Hwy. The reason we chose out west is 2 fold, land is still cheap to lease and it is still very rural and we have found that rural individuals are more accepting to the idea then city dwellers.
As soon as the finial signatures are fresh on the paper, you will learn of the address. Was thinking about a small BBQ to celebrate breaking ground. But right now, I will have to keep it a closly guarded secret. Sorry Tankd
Thanks
Dear Mr Range,
As an enthusiastic shooter this is very pleasing to see, I have never shot at a range before but this sounds excellent especially around weekday openings when everyone else is at work.
The fact "lanes" will be hired hourly will give the vast majority who just want to sight in their gear an opportunity to do this. Without actually having to try and squeeze into a club range, ie its perfect for the casual shooter.
The commercial aspect appeals very well.
Is there going to be a website which fully lists prices and spaces available ( book online )
All the best
Best news I have heard in a long time.
Hope you will offer discounts or 10 trip concession cards as I am thinking I will make the trip out once a week for a blast, loving the fact that you will be open weekdays.
Just got our consent to dig our hole in the main drag, when are you likely to get your consent???
We'll probably start digging in 3 or 4 weeks so if you want the dirt she's all your's:thumbsup:
Excellent news.
My work is keen for a corporate shoot, so keen to make a booking once you are open.
As updates about this range, November is racing up on us and that's when it is supposed to be open.
Champing at the bit here...
Not sure it's a good location, 1000's of house's to be built in the area according to news reports, maybe bloody hard to get a consent???
He said he already had consent in either this thread or the nzrimfire forum.
Neigbours??
Anyone PM him ?
Has been quiet of late, hope it hasnt fallen through in the final stages as I am looking forward to having somewhere to shoot even if its only smallbore.
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This. Hopefully everything is all good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnboy007
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You know on our property we have 3 approved ranges aswell as other facilities and activities that required special land use consent from council.
Some of which have been in the process for 5+ year, it just doesn't happen over night.
And we own all the land for kilometres in each direction.
I can only imagine the difficulty in trying to open a range in a semi built up area such as suggested by "Mr Range"
But the fact that they have not yet aquired the land yet leads me to believe they are at the very beginning of the process.
The land will be zoned rural not recreational so he will need a special land use consent.
This will need to be notified so then everyone (not just effected parties) can have a winge and moan about why they don't like the idea.
This alone can hold up the project indefinitely.
How long ???
Who knows but I wish him all the best and not to give up.
Doc.
Hi Everyone.
Sorry about my absenteeism, first off let me say that was unprofessional. I have been flat out trying to source a new location as a few things have happened in the last 3 months.
1) The government has made public plans to build 1,000 houses within 10 minutes’ drive of the range which has created some outcry over the site of the range and has applied some governmental pressure at local level where they were once nice and happy about it, now are thinking again.
2) While the neighbours with property boundaries have no issue there has been an objection from a land owner 4 houses away who is a conscious objector to firearms and is generally a S$^$# stirrer.
While the council is still very open to the idea and have been looking for a location close to the previous one. I have a short list of 4 properties and hope that the council honours their word and fast tracks the process in light of their stuffing me around.
At this stage this is about 3 years of hard work and while I expected it to go smoother then this I have not given up.
I was not ignoring this forum and rimfire, just been uber busy. I would like to apologize for this.
Hi Mr Range was the initial property out the North West around Kumeu?
*sigh*
"Conscientious objector to firearms". That's okay - nobody is forcing him to use them. Why does there always have to be one dickhead to screw it up for everyone else... four houses away at that?
Thanks for all the effort Mr Range - keep at it! :)
Yes it was in the North West of Auckland.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rushy
You guys pretty much have set the bench mark for rifle ranges in NZ, full respect for your work.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr. Watson
At this stage I have far too much money invested in it to pull out, but I understand when I started it could all be wasted. People nowdays have views on firearms based on the medias scare mongering, we were very lucky to get a largeish land where the surrounding properties all agree'd and were understanding to our cause.
The issues started to arise when we were forced to go further away to consult the public, then people started to have objections, mostly they are townies on lifestyle blocks. But an objection is an objection no matter who it comes from.
The local iwi have just settled their claim and have taken ownership of substantial property holdings. They have also recently been advertising for someone to develop their interests in the area. Have you considered a JV with them? The way forward could be easier with their involvement.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Range
Very intrested.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rushy
I am not in any way involved with the iwi, it just occurred to me that they might entertain the prospect as part of what they want to do is develop their property holdings into business ventures and create jobs for their members. I considered applying for the role they advertised but chose not to.
Do you have any information?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rushy
Not really but there was an article about it in the local Rodney Times and Nor West News a couple of weeks back so finding that and then Asking the journalist who the contacts ere could be a startQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr Range
Thats a bugger Mr Range, but when I read the Herald a few weeks back and they had an article about 1,000's of homes on the horizon for the Kumeu area I immediately thought you would be pushing shit up hill. That part of town is expanding fast, especially with the new motorway extension.
If you have to go thru with a notified consent any clown can object and with cheaper affordable homes being built for young families thats what your up against.
My 10 year old was playing in a 3 day soccer tournament 2 weeks ago in Huapai, couldn't believe how busy the main road was thru Kumeu, no wonder that Gull are building a new petrol station in the main drag. Won't be long before Transit start thinking of a by-pass.
Sorry to piss on your cornflakes.
Well that's a shitter then isn't it, back to the 3 1/2 hr drive out of Auckland to go shooting.... And there's no Starbucks on the way...
Happy to share costs if you want company :PQuote:
Originally Posted by Survy
Finding somewhere in auckland for a casual shoot is a pain.
Cost isn't the issue the the travel time, thanks for the offer, besides thought your way would have more promise