Balmoral Says No!

Some history and the latest news on McDonald's proposal to build its largest "restaurant" in New Zealand.

07 November 2008 - McFuit and Veg finds kiwis hard nut to beet after McDonalds slip on a banana. BCG have been advised that the Auckland City Council has turniped down the Code of Compliance request from the cashewed-up US Multi-National. Where will the next mushroom spring onion from?

23 October 2008 - Ban on Fast foot outlets near schools in the UK

23 October 2008 - McFuit and Veg, the new healthier choice option has McDonalds planning a fruit and vegetable store for it's Balmoral site to bypass opposition from residents. Read about this tricky move by the multinational here.

Just as they are retreating from Childrens healthy alternatives...

Look over McFruit plans here....

More reasons we don't want this community "amenity":-

McDonald's Corporate Responsibility Committee
report acknowledges that between 2006 and 2007 there was a 10% increase in greenhouse emissions, 3% drop in the use of recycled paper and a $US3 million (22%) drop in cash and kind donations for communities.

The committee are also tasked with "Consumer and community relations in the communities where the Company does business". When did they last meet?

We already have McDonalds at St Lukes (1.4km - .9m from the new site), Royal Oak (3.8km - 2.4m), Greenlane (4.3km- 2.7m) Newmarket (3.3km - 2.0m) and Pt Chevalier (3.7km - 2.3m). How many do they need? (Google Earth used for distances)

30 September 2008 - It was July 2007 when McDonalds announced its intention to build a new "restaurant" on the site in Balmoral. What is happening now?

3 September 2008 - McDonalds web site welcomes questions and enquiries regarding the Balmoral proposed "restaurant". Perhaps you have one to send them? email them!

"We have been listening to the feedback from the community and are going the extra mile to address issues such as traffic, noise and lighting. More information on each is provided on the Key Facts page."

You could try our Key Facts page in response...

November 2007 - The then-Prime Minister of New Zealand sends letter of support to Balmoralsaysno opposing the plans.

August 2007 - Residents form the Balmoralsaysno Community group to oppose the submission - 850 submissions were sent to the council about the plans. Only a handful were in support.

July 2007 - McDonald's submit plans for a restaurant in the residential suburb of Balmoral, Auckland, New Zealand.

Balmoral Says No ! A residential neighborhood ...not a 24/7 drive-through!
Join us in opposing McDonald's proposed restaurant and drive-through
How you can help	Some history and the latest news on McDonald's proposal to build its largest "restaurant" in New Zealand. 07 November 2008 - McFuit and Veg finds kiwis hard nut to beet after McDonalds slip on a banana. BCG have been advised that the Auckland City Council has turniped down the Code of Compliance request from the cashewed-up US Multi-National. Where will the next mushroom spring onion from? 23 October 2008 - Ban on Fast foot outlets near schools in the UK 23 October 2008 - McFuit and Veg, the new healthier choice option has McDonalds planning a fruit and vegetable store for it's Balmoral site to bypass opposition from residents. Read about this tricky move by the multinational here. Just as they are retreating from Childrens healthy alternatives... Look over McFruit plans here.... More reasons we don't want this community "amenity":- McDonald's Corporate Responsibility Committee report acknowledges that between 2006 and 2007 there was a 10% increase in greenhouse emissions, 3% drop in the use of recycled paper and a $US3 million (22%) drop in cash and kind donations for communities. The committee are also tasked with "Consumer and community relations in the communities where the Company does business". When did they last meet? We already have McDonalds at St Lukes (1.4km - .9m from the new site), Royal Oak (3.8km - 2.4m), Greenlane (4.3km- 2.7m) Newmarket (3.3km - 2.0m) and Pt Chevalier (3.7km - 2.3m). How many do they need? (Google Earth used for distances) 30 September 2008 - It was July 2007 when McDonalds announced its intention to build a new "restaurant" on the site in Balmoral. What is happening now? 3 September 2008 - McDonalds web site welcomes questions and enquiries regarding the Balmoral proposed "restaurant". Perhaps you have one to send them? email them! "We have been listening to the feedback from the community and are going the extra mile to address issues such as traffic, noise and lighting. More information on each is provided on the Key Facts page." You could try our Key Facts page in response... November 2007 - The then-Prime Minister of New Zealand sends letter of support to Balmoralsaysno opposing the plans. August 2007 - Residents form the Balmoralsaysno Community group to oppose the submission - 850 submissions were sent to the council about the plans. Only a handful were in support. July 2007 - McDonald's submit plans for a restaurant in the residential suburb of Balmoral, Auckland, New Zealand. You can still assist us by joining the Balmoral Community Group or helping us with a donation.	In the news: 17 November 2008 : Australian locals tell McDonald's to Burger off (news.com.au). Oh that they take the hint here as well. No doubt Mark Hawthorne, the Ozzie in charge here will take note. Yeah Right. 15 November 2008 : Fruity burger bid sours locals (nzherald.co.nz). McDonalds still "committed" to site which it now owns. 07 November 2008 : Code of Compliance request has been turned down by Council !! Council 1, McDonalds 0 05 November 2008 : McDonalds' workers still 'not lovin it'. The McJobs that are promised for Balmoral... (nzherald.co.nz) 31 October 2008 : Australian Food and Grocery Council draft revised proposal on Childrens advertising. Will seek to prohibit junk food advertising for children under 12. 22 October 2008 : McDonalds making inroads into France with "malbouffe" (nzherald.co.nz) 05 October 2008 : Matt McCarten: Stop clowning, McDonald's: it's time to fix your corporate culture (nzherald.co.nz) 28 September 2008 : Its time to renew your annual subscription fees for the BCG. Please continue to support us or join the Group here. 25 September 2008 : 12 year old McDonald's Hamburger still looking good. (It is a matter of opinion of course) 3 September 2008 : City Council orders McDonalds outlet to close by 1am . (stuff.co.nz) All-night Big Macs leave a sour taste (stuff.co.nz) 07 August 2008 : Fire at McDonalds outlet in Central Wellington. [At least the Balmoral firestation won't be far away. Perhaps if they cleaned the grease extractors...] (stuff.co.nz) 22nd Apil 2008 : New links to related articles. 22nd February 2008: "People vs McDonald's" on TV One's Close up, look for the linked video! 22nd February 2008: McDonald's now infuriates the residents of Motueka (Radio NZ) 12th February 2008 : An update to the Council peer reviews on traffic! 5th February 2008 : Read the Council peer reviews here. 1st November 2007: Letters from Helen Clark and Phil Goff in support of BCG opposing the development! Contact BCG

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