The council are planning to revamp the Mount Vic lookout. You can view the new plans at Wellington City Council's website. There is a meeting at Tuesday, 23 November 2004 at 7.00pm at the council offices.
Anything which proposes to remove gorse gets my approval. Another go at the Byrd memorial probably doesn't. How many times can they get it wrong?
And it is interesting to note they are using Matairangi as an alternative name. I'd be wholeheartedly enthusiastic, except I rather like Mount Victoria and Mount Albert sitting next to each other like they do. Victoria's memorial to Albert is the most extraordinary thing I've ever seen, especially with all the gold bits cleaned. She may have had little taste, but she obviously thought the world of him. Photos can be found at : this site.
Posted by carla at November 17, 2004 10:18 PM