devonportflagstaff.co.nz
May 9, 2025
Anzac Day story and photo spread... p3, 20-21
Famous netballers back on court... p15
Interview: New library head a comics fan... p18-19
Maunga management continues from across the ditch
Toni van Tonder, the deputy chair of Auckland’s Tūpuna Maunga Authority, is continuing in her role despite having moved to Australia. Van Tonder resigned as Devonport-Takapuna Local Board chair in February after deciding to move to Brisbane, where her
husband has a new job. However, she has decided to carry on as the maunga authority (TMA) deputy chair until after the local body elections in October. “My appointment to the Tūpuna Maunga Authority was made by the Governing Body
of Auckland Council. There is no requirement in the legislation that an authority member be an elected council member. “For instance, council could appoint a private person who has the relevant expertise. In case there is doubt, the appointment To page 2
Mattress fabric embedded in artwork
Floral finds... Artist Cristina Beth uses fabric from found mattresses for the works in her latest exhibition in Devonport. Story, page 30-31.