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February 28, 2025
Local-board balance unclear after chair’s exit... p2
Folk in the Park picture spread... p6-7
Interview: Author Vivienne Lingard... p22-23
Marina goes to court to keep public off breakwater The breakwater at Bayswater Marina remains closed to members of the public as arguments over its reopening head to court. Under its resource consents, Bayswater Marina Ltd (BML) was meant to keep the breakwater open to public access. But it
has been closed since December 2023, following a drowning in the area and BML citing concerns over public safety. Auckland Council has issued an abatement notice requiring the marina company to open the breakwater, but BML
has lodged an appeal to the Environment Court. A hearing is set down for 10 and 11 March. • Four-storey boat storage facility planned on reclamation, page 5.
Tearful Toni bids mid-term farewell
Emotional goodbye... Departing Devonport-Takapuna Local Board chair Toni van Tonder was brought to tears during a farewell from community groups. She resigned from the board last week as she and her family have moved to Brisbane. Story, more photos, pages 8-9.