Following is just some of the information that has come along during the 2 years that Balmoral has been fighting the McDonalds restaurant. 

There are many sites worldwide that contain useful and interesting information on McDonalds. Some neighbourhoods have exactly the same problem we do.

McDonald's spends $2 billion a year on advertising - here are some alternatives. mcpsotlight

Perhaps you could try playing the McDonalds corporate game

Humewood in Toronto, Canada did not want a drive through either. Check this site out to see the similarities to Balmoral. welivehere.

History from our latest news section on the main page


18 August 2009 : Party to proceedings - what does it mean and should I be one?

18-08-2009 : Balmoral Community group lodges appeal against McDonalds resource consent.

18-08-2009 : McDonalds appeal as well... (well they actually have no appeal to us at all)

14-08-2009 : Residents plea at McDonalds Hearing  - Mosgiel (odt.co.nz)

14-08-2009 : McDonalds hearing heats up - Mosgiel  we know exactly how how you feel. (odt.co.nz)

06-08-2009 : Political storm brewing over  Balmoral decision? 

07-08-2009 : Mosgiel residents rail against planned McDonalds (ODT)

05-08-2009 : Mayor weighs in to unhappy meal (The Aucklander)

31-07-2009 : Dismay at McDonalds win. (stuff.co.nz)

29-07-2009 : McDonalds consent leaves bitter taste  for residents (nzherald.co.nz)

29-07-2009 : The battle of Balmoral matters to your neighbourhood (The Aucklander)

11-06-2009 : Balmoralsaysno YouTube scuppers 24 hour McDonalds

09-06-2009 : Herald reports on the McDonalds hearing. (nzherald.co.nz)

08-06-2009 : Its all ok there will be no issues associated with the new  McDonalds. Read the McDonalds submissions.

22-05-2009 : Candidates for the upcoming by-election "vote" on McDonalds plans. ACT - Yes??, Greens - No, Labour - No, National - No

22-05-2009 : Now they want to double the size of St Lukes. Find out more here and show your support to another local community group.

 04-05-2009 : McDonalds to build 30 new restaurants. Nathan Inkpen talks about Balmoral opposition.  (3news.co.nz)

05-05-2009 : 2 Months ago McDonald's questioned expansion plans because of minimum wage rise. Now they  plan expansion drive. (nzherald) (Does Mark speak with forked toungue?)

11-02-2009 : McDonalds question expansion plans after raise in minimum wage. At the same time they announce sales have gone up 10.2% for the region.

23-02-2009 : Mean spirited McDonalds also deny us New Zealand pie icon (nzherald)

22-03-2009 : Suspect gets a grilling at McDonalds.  (stuff.co.nz) Gee, just what we want in our neighborhood.

19-03-2009 : Nathan Inkpen talks about the current situation on 95bFM.

02-03-2009 : Poor to pay more for Big Macs? (nzherald.co.nz)

22-02-2009 : Deep fried cicada found in McDonalds Combo meal. (3news.co.nz) Still not serving us well?

22-02-2009 : McDonalds to demolish historic 100 year old building (stuff.co.nz)

22-02-2009 : McDonalds a crime magnet? (TVNZ)

21-01-2009 : McDonalds look forward to proceeding to a hearing 21-01-2009 : Little joy for McDonald's in commission decision. (stuff.co.nz)

20-01-2009 : An interesting submission from McDonalds via their pet planning consultant.

12-01-2009 : Certificate of Compliance request has been turned down by Council !!

11-01-2009 : Burger and Flies? (nzherald.co.nz)

23-10-2008 : McDonalds retreat from health alternatives for children

17-11-2008 : Australian locals tell McDonald's to Burger off (news.com.au).  

15-11-2008 : Fruity burger bid sours locals (nzherald.co.nz). 

05-11-2008 : McDonalds' workers still 'not lovin it'. The McJobs that are promised for Balmoral... (nzherald.co.nz)

31-10-2008 : Australian Food and Grocery Council draft revised proposal on Childrens advertising. Will seek to prohibit junk food advertising for children under 12.

23-10-2008 : Ban on Fast foot outlets near schools in the UK

22-10-2008 : McDonalds making inroads into France with "malbouffe" (nzherald.co.nz)

05-10-2008 : Matt McCarten: Stop clowning, McDonald's: it's time to fix your corporate culture  (nzherald.co.nz)

30-11-2008 : "Interested in the History of Balmoral? Read the linked heritage study. Also read about proposed district plan changes.

25-09-2008 : 12 year old McDonald's Hamburger still looking good.

10-09-2008 : Anti-obesity champion chokes on fuel offer.  [You have to wonder at McDonalds buying power - spend $200 at Pak'n Save to get the same 10c offer]

09-09-2008 : McDonalds workers to start protesting over pay with rat.  [these are the 50 jobs McDonalds will generate in Balmoral]

08-09-2008 : Union critical of McDonald's dismissal.

23-06-2008 : City Council orders McDonalds outlet to close by 1am. (stuff.co.nz)  

29-07-2009 : All-night Big Macs leave a sour taste (stuff.co.nz)

07-08-2008 : Fire at McDonalds outlet in Central Wellington.  (stuff.co.nz)

07-08-2008 : McDonalds Manager held at gunpoint. [Just what we want around Balmoral] (NZ Herald)

06-08-2008 : Abandoned pregnant women given $40 in McDonalds vouchers and told to find own way home. [Hope she ate the healthy choices]. (NZ Herald)

29-07-2008 : After residents at 5 public meetings expressed concern with the proliferation of fast food outlets, Los Angeles bans new fast food outets

25-06-2008 : McDonalds Eden Park?  Oh pleassse no. (Scoop.co.nz)

05-04-2008 : Anti - McDonald's protest takes root in southern town (NZ Herald)

05-04-2008 : Fight the Obesity Epidemic (FOE web site)

04-03-2008 : Do you want some abuse with that? (The Southland Times) (or look in Bebo if you have an account) "We might not be proud of our jobs, but..."

18-04-2008 : McDonalds sign up to supergold card (free tea or filter coffee with any purchase - wow such generosity) (NZ Herald)

10-04-2008 : McDonalds praised for healthier vision. (yet only 20% of sales in NZ are from healthier foods selection) . (NZ Herald)

10-04-2008 : One of the biggest attractors of people after a night on the town... Not a good image, McDonalds! (Mosman Municipal Council)

19-02-2008 : Progressive continues battle over Wairau Rd Pak'n save (NZ Herald - 1 large company complains about traffic and pollution - McD's plan to cause it. Is the RMA broken?)

18-02-2008 : Parents would back ban on food ads aimed at kids (NZHerald)

05-02-2008 : A tick for Macca's but is your ticker the winner? (""up yours" to obesity nannies") (Sydney Morning Herald)

27-01-2008 : 1.2 million Australians visit McDonalds every day (5% of Australia's population and only 15% take healthy eating options) (Sydney Morning Herald)

05-11-2007 : McDonald's plans not on Clark or Goffs Menu (NZ Herald)

05-12-2007 : McDonald's plans for restaurant in Australia rejected (Camden Advertiser)

27-09-2007 : Noise specialist report advises application should be refused or modified.

24-09-2007 : Ketchup in his veins (NZ Herald)

17-09-2007 :Backyards turn into battlefields (NZ Herald)

12-09-2007 : Traffic concerns halt McDonald's (stuff.co.nz)

09-09-2007 : Healthy snack attack (NZ Herald)

30-08-2007 : One Big Mac too Many (Te Waha Nui) 22-08-2007 : McDonalds' Balmoral resource consent hearing requested locally. (Auckland City Council)

21-08-2007 : Protests grow, but giant defiant. (NZ Herald)

20-08-2007 : Eden Albert Councillors back locals over McDonalds. (scoop.co.nz) 

17-08-2007 :  Supersized McDonalds panned.  (NZ Herald).
31-08-2007 : McDs' neighbour fed up (Stuff.co.nz)

22-08-2007 : Balmoral Macs under attack (Stuff.co.nz)

14-08-2007 : Balmoral Says NO to McDonalds (mp3)

05-02-2007 : Against all odds McDonalds finds a hot new strategy. McDonalds 24/7 (BusinessWeek)

21-12-2006 : Would I want to eat there? NZ Herald

Wiremu Street before McDonaldsRuin the character of our neighborhood Cut down the cherries....One of the busiest intersections in Auckland