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The following years saw locals grow confused and concerned about the marina’s future, as GHIL made four attempts between 2004 and 2017 to buy the land for development. Two years ago the investment group offered a deal that would end the possibility of the harbour being developed. The agreed and signed deal was announced this month, a win for the public who had fought to see the land protected. Kerry Inskeep, an Army Bay resident since 1973, said the agreement is a big success. Chris McKeen/Stuff The Hammerhead is a local hotspot, used for a range of recreational activities by Gulf Harbou...

Deal sees Council wrest control of Hammerhead The future of the Hammerhead as a public space and key transport link looks bright thanks to a deal done recently by Council. Local councillors, from left, John Watson and Wayne Walker, say it is a satisfying end to a 20-year battle. A deal between Auckland Council and Gulf Harbour Investments (GHIL) has removed the threat of a commercial ‘right to lease’ over the Hammerhead land at the end of Gulf Harbour marina, enabling greater investment in the public recreation and transport hub. The ‘right to lease’, held by GHIL but never actual...