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19 August 2026

Waimakariri mayor welcomes red light on Pegasus Golf Course fast-track plan

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Waimakariri mayor welcomes red light on Pegasus Golf Course fast-track plan

Property developer Wolfbrook wanted to redevelop the 18-hole course into 1000 homes and a mixed-use commercial and community area under the fast-track approval scheme.

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