Takapuna, Milford, Castor Bay, Forrest Hill and Sunnynook DELIVERED DELIVERED FORTNIGHTLY FORTNIGHTLY
Canine volunteers cheers hospice patients... p5
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Catching up with Fay Freeman... p17
Dog owners maul council beach proposals Dog owners are barking mad over the councilâs proposal to impose further restrictions on beach-walking time as part of a dog bylaw review. About 40 people attended a meeting at Taka-
puna Library on 2 May to talk to the Auckland Council hearings panel about the changes. A particular bone of contention was the councilâs proposal to standardise rules across Auckland, so summer restrictions donât end an-
ywhere until 31 March and that all beaches have tight dog restrictions until 7pm in the summer. Dog owner Stephanie Shore, who works in Takapuna, describes the changes as âbrutalâ. To page 6
Acting the goat at Takapuna Beach
Saanen goats Steve and Dave are a docile breed who enjoy getting out for walks with owner Grant Solley and meeting people, including children at Takapuna Beach on 30 May. See page 3.