Hopes rise for new fountain

The fountain on Moana Reserve in Orewa, which has not worked for around three years, is finally set for renewal after persistent lobbying from Destination Orewa Beach.

Auckland Council is investigating installing a replacement, after obtaining expert advice that the existing fountain could not be repaired. Among the issues are that it fills with sand and the inside has rusted.

The Hibiscus & Bays Local Board has set aside $160,000 to replace the fountain and made the project a high priority, hoping it can be completed before summer.