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Keep the path
Stan Armiger has made an excellent point (MM, Jan 20) – “If the path is taken away, it will force people onto the beach, which will disturb the birds even more.”
Every time I walk along the beach on this section of the coast path, the birds are happily feeding somewhere on the beach as the tide goes in and out.
On some very happy occasions, a little dotterel will hop over the grass to the path to say hello.
I look forward to watching the birds whenever I walk along this part of the Snells Beach walkway and I do not think the birds are disturbed from feeding under present circumstances.
The beach area is roped off during the nesting season and path removal is not going to stop local cats and those with dogs off leashes from venturing into any roosting area.
We need to keep this path for all those who enjoy our birdlife, especially the godwits over summer.
Julienne Law, Snells Beach
Subdivision costs
Any chance to conserve an area for birds in the northern end of Snells Beach went with the development of the northern subdivision [Boathouse Bay] in that area, which took all the grass, altered the sand height and filled it with houses.
Slightly further south, residents watched as the big tree that herons loved was demolished, despite the efforts of a tree-dwelling protester who was eventually forced down.
The majority opinion on stealing reserve land to give to birds is unknown, but the costs of stealing reserve land for a belated ‘we love birds’ policy falls on Snells residents and ratepayers with permanent expectations of a bought-into lifestyle, and they should have the final say.
Mary Doymes,Warkworth
Nurses outstanding
I would have to agree with retired nurse Elizabeth Bluck. Her article about North Shore Hospital in the last edition was 100 per cent right (MM, Jan 20).
I have just come out of North Shore Hospital and was there for 10 nights. I had sliced my big toe and it got infected big time because I didn’t see a doctor straight away. The doctors, nurses and staff were amazing. I couldn’t have been looked after better.
The meals were amazing, good basic food. People that complain about hospital meals just annoy me.
George Winch, Matakana
Santa says thanks
Now safely back at the North Pole with the elves, we would like to thank the children, of all ages, and parents for their generosity and hospitality while we sat outside The Photo Store in Warkworth prior to Christmas. Through your generosity, we have been able to donate $500 to the Child Cancer Foundation.
Special thanks also to Leanne and Colin from The Photo Store.
Be good and we will see you later this year.
Santa and Mrs Claus, North Pole
