There are great public viewing decks at the end of Princes Wharf, at first floor level. They have seating and wonderful views of the Waitemata. But there is never anyone on them because no one knows they are there! Why isn't there any signage on the wharf telling people about them and how to get to them?
Andrew Smith, Balmoral.
While this area is privately owned, the consent for the building required that there be public access to the seating, and so the result is a space with fantastic views. However, as you note, not a lot of people know about it. A spokesman for Auckland Council has advised that this year, information hubs will be going up nearby outlining areas of interest, and the aim is to have these viewing decks included.
I was delighted to receive my car registration reminder and see that the cost has reduced considerably. It seems not that long ago that I was paying well over $400 a year for this privilege, and my new one seems to cost only $138.04 for a year. While I'm not complaining, I wonder why there has been such a large drop.
Alistair Brownlow, Mt Eden.