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Mahurangi Matters, 9 October 2023 – Off the Record

Mahurangi Matters

October 11, 2023 11:43am

Mahurangi Matters


Oct 11, 2023 11:43am

Crash course

Rodney Local Board members were all ears when Matakana Community Group appeared at its September meeting to explain about plans for a pump track at Diamond Jubilee Park. One of the board’s more elder statesmen, Warkworth’s Tim Holdgate, asked for clarification on whether use of the track would be limited to a younger age demographic. However, he was reassured that even he could enjoy the facility.

“I could use it?” he asked, a little incredulously.

“Yes … and then we’ll get you a helicopter ride!” quipped board chair Brent Bailey.

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