Deputy choice

each river bank to retain them found the west bank sound, but the town side was doubtful, requiring a new ‘deadman’ installed back in good ground. New eyeletted wire ropes shackled the mine casings at measured distances apart to complete the job.

TONY BEARD

Writing in the Taupo¯ & Tu¯ rangi Weekender (November 21), Fred Beckers unfortunately seems to have little knowledge of what is required of a local body politician. He paints a very rosy picture of Kathy Guy and she may well make an excellent councillor but it is hard to see what benefit her experience in hospitality and accommodation will be in running our little city. What is of immense benefit is Christine Rankin’s knowledge of the workings of central government. There is no benefit in appointing a deputy just because they polled well. Our mayor chose well for his deputy and I believe the mayor is in a far better position to chose a deputy than an outside council onlooker. Christine has both attributes needed for a top position on council: what