The Western Springs Speedway Association court battle against Auckland Council, buying storm-affected properties w/ Councillor Shane Henderson: 10 April, 2025

The Western Springs Speedway Association has launched a court battle against the Council, following moving the motorsports to Waikaraka Park in Onehunga, from its original homeground of 97 years at Western Springs.

The association claims the council fabricated documents and did not consult properly during the process. 

For our weekly catchup with Auckland Council, News and Editorial Director, Joel, spoke to Councillor Shane Henderson, about this judicial review.

Auckland Council is also set to discuss plans for properties damaged during the 2023 storms. The council was set to purchase just over TWELVE HUNDRED high-risk homes as part of a voluntary buyout scheme. While Council is looking into the sale of some properties, most of the land has low market appeal as a result of damages. 

However, Joel started off by asking Henderson about the accusations from the Western Springs Speedway Association towards the council and how he was feeling about them.