My Account
Protest called for
I read with interest your edition of May 13. While on one hand, we read of the progress being made in Warkworth with new businesses now occupying vacant shops, the future is bright for our township. Proposed developments in and around are giving reassurance of prosperity for both the retail and commercial sectors.
On the other hand I, like many others, are extremely disappointed and concerned with Watercare’s proposal to pipe wastewater via our main street, from the showgrounds to the new pumping station in Lucy Moore Park. Without doubt, this executive decision on the part of Watercare will disrupt and potentially destroy some of our existing businesses.
I believe there are a number of less disruptive alternative routes for this pipeline, which have been put aside. Thanks must go to the representatives of One Mahurangi for their efforts in trying to avoid such a decision.
If I ran a main street business and with public support, I would gather in strong protest in the same way as we did to save our weir. In addition, and prior to any demonstrations, I suggest that there is consultation with our Councillor and Mayor.
Dave Parker, Snells Beach
Sympathy for horses
I just had to comment on the letter from Gerald Turnbull regarding ‘Horses that served’ (MM, May 13). I too read the article with great sadness to hear most of the horses were destroyed at the end of the war and it is just so very unfair and sad. His letter was amazingly put and so thoughtful.
Lisa Murdoch, Algies Bay
