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Bin cull provokes litter worries... p3
Issue 15, 2024 Issue 1124 –Issue 151–March 115 – 15 2019 March 2019 Issue –March March 2019
Ooh-la-la: French Day in Milford... p7
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Artist Tony Ogle returns to Lake House... p22-23
Politicians mull buying house in coastal-track row Local politicians are actively looking at buying the dilapidated property at the centre of an impasse over the Takapuna-to-Milford coastal track. Both North Shore ward councillors and all six members of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board recently visited the heritage-listed
Firth house, where a fence has severed the popular coastal path since last September. The board has also commissioned a confidential valuation of the property. Money from the recent $3.1 million sale of the former Takapuna library is being eyed to provide funds for Auckland Council to buy it.
Debate over a possible acquisition is expected in a closed session at the board’s monthly meeting next week. Reports sought from officials about various options for the property will be presented at the meeting. To page 2
All smiles at Latin showcase
Salsa on the menu... Gabriel Gomes with friend Audrey Vieille from Takapuna at a lively Latin Fiesta on the Takapuna Beach Reserve last weekend. More pictures, page 12-14.
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