The suburban community versus the Big Mac CathNews NZ & Pacific

The suburban community versus the Big Mac

Thursday, March 7th, 2024

Residents of Auckland’s wealthy eastern suburbs say they are aghast by the loss of an Anglican church, seemingly to be replaced by a temple to gluttony and consumption.

A resource consent application by McDonald’s to build a new 24/7 restaurant on the site of the St James on Ōrākei’s Kepa Road saw the involvement of local politicians and a petition with over 2000 signatures.

“I don’t want fast food more accessible in the area, and the clientèle it brings,” resident Mandy Quantock said on the petition. Read more

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