Takapuna, Milford, Castor Bay, Forrest Hill and Sunnynook ELIVERED FORTNIGHTLY AN INDEPENDENT VOICE Issue 1 – 15 March 2019
97 –2019 January 20,1 –2023 ORTNIGHTLY DELIVERED FORTNIGHTLY AN2019 INDEPENDENT VOICE AN INDEPENDENT VOICE Issue 1 – Issue 15 March Issue 15 March
ELIVERED FORTNIGHTLY
AN INDEPENDENT VOICE
Issue 1 – 15 March 2019
Bowling club targeted by burglars... p2
Esmonde Rd project expansion opposed... p6
Young Takapuna athletes shine... p9
Pongy kelp lingers as Takapuna showcase looms Days before a big weekend of attractions at the reserve above Takapuna Beach, the sands below were a sorry sight, buried beneath rotting kelp washed up in recent storms. With thousands expected to attend Saturday’s Summer Days Festival and Sunday’s
Chinese New Year celebrations, the debris stretched south past the reserve covering much of the popular beach. Early this week, clean-up plans remained unclear. Late last week, Takapuna Beach Business Association (TBBA) chief executive Ter-
ence Harpur was holding off on contacting Auckland Council about clearing the debris. He hoped the mess would be gone in time for what was expected to be a “massive” weekend. “The beach is a natural thing. It changes To page 2
Actor swans around at Lake Pupuke
Pupuke player... Jordan Henare takes a dip readying for his role as Falstaff in Shakespeare’s comedy The Merry Wives of Windsor being staged by Shoreside Theatre at the PumpHouse. Story, page 11.
LOTS ON IN TAKAPUNA THIS WEEKEND! market FR ENT EE RY McKenzies Arcade, 29 Hurstmere Rd Saturday 21 January — 10am-3pm
TAKAPUNA BEACH RESERVE 22 JANUARY, 10AM - 8PM — FREE!