CAMPGROUND KERFUFFLE

I was quite disappointed in the pretty bland article in the North Shore Times, Tuesday 1st August, about the Takapuna Beach Business Association calling for no lease to be granted to the Takapuna Beach Holiday Park. It really explained nothing about the TBBA stance.

Along with the huge majority of locals (80%) who already voted on the council poll to keep the holiday park, the DevonportTakapuna Local Board also voted to keep it. Therefore, why is Neighbourly doing yet another poll on the subject? It’s so disappointing that this is all being churned over again, there is no need for it.

So why is the TBBA stirring up the hornet’s nest again, when there is a clear consensus? ... maybe sour grapes because their close buddies at YNZ/HAT missed out on being able to steal the land out from under us?

Gavin Sheehan

Milford

Editor’s response

The North Shore Times was approached by the TBBA with a statement in support of a reserve. It wasn’t an issue that we had canvassed before and it seemed timely to do so. Based on the Neighbourly poll, a majority support a campground. However, it is worth noting that a third, of possibly less vocal residents, support a reserve.

Jodi Yeats

News director,

North Shore

COUNCIL RUBBISH

On page 9 of your July 6 issue, Auckland Council announced in an advertisement that their new Rubbish Bin Service will start in October this year.

Now we are told that it will, in fact, start in March next year. It amazes me that in spite of their gross incompetence, they have the temerity to award themselves a ‘Living Wage’ increase.

As a pensioner and a ratepayer, it would be rather nice if I got a ‘Living Wage’ increase so I could better afford their unearned income.

Michael Tuck

Glenfield

Editor’s response

Auckland Council originally placed an advertisement in all community papers, saying the rollout starts in October, which it does … in west Auckland.

On the North Shore, the rollout starts in March. I note the council amended its ads after the July 6 issue mentioned.

Jodi Yeats

News director,

North Shore