Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 22, 2018 4:32:44 GMT 12
NZ Herald 22/11/18
MAUNGA VIEWS
A number of correspondents have remarked on the unique nature of Auckland’s volcanic cones. Views thereof certainly merit our protection. Sadly, owing to the purblind cultural imperialism of the Tupuna Maunga Authority (TMA) banning open vehicular access to their summits, many aged, infirm or time-poor locals and visitors are denied the chance to experience the special nature and wonderful views from the summit of these special treasures.
Enjoyment of our maunga, the heart of communities across the Auckland isthmus, has been regularly hampered by actions of the TMA.
CAM CALDER, Devonport.
Northland Age 22/11/18
TELL HIM
No blues here.
Thank you John Robinson for your informative letter (A small blue, November 20). I have never suggested that the 1834 flag was a British mercantile flag, as I well know it wasn't.
I was responding to Bryan Johnson's letter earlier, who stated it was an appropriated British mercantile flag. Tell him, mate.
Quite often I have heard from those not aware of the flag's origin state that its design was stolen from the Shaw Savill Shipping Co, and obviously it wasn't, but these mistruths become perpetual and I just wanted to correct that assertion.
IF BURKE, RD3 Kaitaia
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MAUNGA VIEWS
A number of correspondents have remarked on the unique nature of Auckland’s volcanic cones. Views thereof certainly merit our protection. Sadly, owing to the purblind cultural imperialism of the Tupuna Maunga Authority (TMA) banning open vehicular access to their summits, many aged, infirm or time-poor locals and visitors are denied the chance to experience the special nature and wonderful views from the summit of these special treasures.
Enjoyment of our maunga, the heart of communities across the Auckland isthmus, has been regularly hampered by actions of the TMA.
CAM CALDER, Devonport.
Northland Age 22/11/18
TELL HIM
No blues here.
Thank you John Robinson for your informative letter (A small blue, November 20). I have never suggested that the 1834 flag was a British mercantile flag, as I well know it wasn't.
I was responding to Bryan Johnson's letter earlier, who stated it was an appropriated British mercantile flag. Tell him, mate.
Quite often I have heard from those not aware of the flag's origin state that its design was stolen from the Shaw Savill Shipping Co, and obviously it wasn't, but these mistruths become perpetual and I just wanted to correct that assertion.
IF BURKE, RD3 Kaitaia
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