Protestors were temporarily successful in stopping the installation of a cell tower in Pigeon Valley’s Baigent Reserve last week.
Protestors blocked the site with parked cars on Tuesday, in an attempt to stop the installation crane from gaining access.
A member of the group says the “peaceful protest” was to draw attention to the consenting process, or lack of it they say.
“This tower is being installed in a scenic reserve beside the cycle trail and 200m from McGazzaland bike/pump track, the sports fields and housing,” the member said.
They say the group are concerned local ratepayers who are “watchdogs for debateable improvements” such as excessive yellow lines, speed control and the cell tower.
Police constable Jamie White says police had a small presence at the protest and the situation was resolved with the tower being erected on Wednesday.
