JOHN KIRK-ANDERSON/STUFF Protesters have united against a proposed quarry at North Canterbury’s Rangiora Racecourse. (Video first published December 2020). Residents opposing a quarry in Rangiora have accused racing clubs of putting the cart before the horse. However, at the latest public meeting on Tuesday over the proposal for Taggart Earthmoving to establish a quarry at the racecourse, those involved did not front to answer concerns. Hosting the meeting, Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey said both Taggart and the Rangiora Harness Racing Club had been invited, but neither showed up. The harness club declined, saying it was not its application. READ MORE: Canterbury council grants consent for 24-hour petrol station in residential zone After-hours health care centre to open in Rangiora in late 2022 Rangiora residents riled about being left in dark over quarry plan The Rangiora Racecourse is owned by the Rangiora club in partnership with the Canterbury Jockey Club. Doocey said he did not feel Taggart was the issue – it was a commercial operation which was entitled to make money. "I think the Rangiora Racecourse has been a bit cute about this when they say it's Taggart’s application," he said. "The racecourse relies on us as customers … they… Read full this story
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