Richard Westlake

Richard Westlake is a Northland farmer who operates a 367-hectare beef farm that is set to be impacted by the Northland expressway project. He has expressed concerns about losing one of the two houses on his property, which has historical significance as it was once home to his late father. Despite the challenges posed by the road construction, Westlake remains supportive of the project, acknowledging its necessity, while also highlighting the need for better communication from authorities regarding the impacts on local landowners.