A company owned by several richlisters is seeking resource consent to test helicopter flights on a putting green on Ōrākei's Paritai Drive.
The plans are opposed by the Ōrākei Local Board and Ōrākei Residents Association, who do not want helicopters taking off, landing and flying over other properties.
Tappenden Holdings Ltd, owned by a group of wealthy businessmen that include Trevor and Dean Farmer, George France, Greg Horton and Dean Hamilton, is seeking consent through a planning company for two helicopters to take off and land from the putting green to measure noise levels.
A council spokesman said: "We expect the decision to be made sometime this week but these things are subject to change."
A report to the Ōrākei Local Board from member Troy Churton said the purpose of the temporary activity to fly helicopters three hours a day for noise testing is to assist a future permanent helipad facility in a residential zone.