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March 14, 2025
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Judge questions Bayswater breakwater closure Bayswater Marina’s breakwater closure since December 2023 isn’t permanent, the marina company has argued in the Environment Court. It had undertaken to review risks to the public annually, keeping the facility closed only for as long as there were no ways to
mitigate the risk to casual visitors, the company told the court in a hearing this week. But Judge Jeff Smith – who visited the marina last weekend – said he struggled to understand how the exclusion wasn’t permanent, as the sign at the breakwater stated it had been closed for health and safety
reasons, without further explanation. “It is intended to dissuade members of the public from utilising an area that on the face of it they are entitled to,” he said. Under its resource consents, Bayswater Marina Ltd (BML) was meant to keep the To page 11
What a racquet! Tennis lovers hit the fairways
Tee time... Belmont Park Racquets Club tennis players Mary Harper (left) and Debi Topham were ready to enjoy the club’s annual golf day at the Waitemata course last week. More pictures, page 33.