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Whangaparāoa MP Mark Mitchell had a special memory from his days on the police force to share recently with NZ media personality David Hartnell.
David, 77, visited Ōrewa to unveil his new star on the Walk of Fame on May 22. His original star, which has been in place since 2011, had to be replaced with the new design because the stars were considered too similar to the ones in Hollywood.
Before David unveiled his new star, Mark reminded him of when they last met.
“When I was a new policeman at Balmoral, I was called to a serious motor vehicle accident,” Mark said. “There were two people trapped in the car – it was David, along with broadcaster Alice Worsley. My partner and I were able to get them both out of the vehicle and then paramedics took over. So I guess you could say I helped save David’s life, and I haven’t seen him since.”
Unveiling the new star, David said he is proud to be in the company of so many fine New Zealand entertainers.
David’s original star was pulled up and given to him by the Walk of Fame’s owner, Hibiscus and Bays Local Board chair Gary Brown.
