In reply to the letter by D West [The Weekend Sun, June 7].

I have known councillor [Margaret] Murray-Benge since I presented the original petition in 2006.

Although Cr Murray-Benge was not able to get the walkway constructed, which is a responsibility taken up by different departments, she has shown herself to be an extremely able and active councillor always pursuing, fairly, the best interests of the community she represents.

I am a regular walker on the stretch of road in question and, although I live nearby there was no pre-consultation before D West's letter was written.

C H Arnold, Omokoroa