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Bitter memories spark Korean statue row
Controversial plans to site a statue of a Korean “comfort woman” in a local reserve will be discussed by the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board (DTLB) next month. Taking an interest in the divisive proposal, which reignites sensitivities from World War II, are the Japanese and Korean consulates
and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). The idea initially flew under the radar when in May last year council staff asked the board to approve siting a donated art installation within the existing Korean Garden on Barrys Point Reserve.
The garden, tended by Korean community volunteers, already has a war memorial stone, erected with formality before invited guests in 2023. The “Statue of Peace” request from the Korean Garden Trust was agreed to by the To page 2
Players give padel their best shot
New game in town… About 75 players tried out padel at the official opening of three courts on Takapuna’s town square last weekend. Sara Lopez and James Brown (above) were semifinalists in Pacific Padel’s opening-day tournament won by Jorge Goikoetxea and Howard Cliffe.