If anyone wants to see a classic example of just how precisely Council can waste ratepayers' money, they should take a wander along the foreshore, from the harbour end of Otumoetai Rd, towards Fergusson Park.
The actual walking and cycling track has been closed off, and while the sign makes no mention of Council, it is perfectly understandable once one sees the resulting disaster from totally inadequate footing for supporting walls, and obviously a lack of follow-up maintenance of any rock structures to protect said walls.
Large slabs of concrete are also in trouble, not to mention the poor Pohutukawa trees, some of which will certainly die.
If I was responsible for looking after this ghastly mess, I certainly wouldn't want my name anywhere near it, Council or otherwise.
When they come back from far away places (on our money again) where they have probably gone to escape the rockets they should be getting, I hope they are caught up with.
R McGuinness, Otumoetai.