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Tony Watkins

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 ImageA sermon from a turbulent priest

Tony Watkins, late of the University of Auckland's School of Architecture and Planning, might have slowed down lately but he has, in the words of Gough Whitlam (Australia's 21st Prime Minister, and the only one to have been sacked by a Governor-General), maintained his rage. Here's his latest musing on urban issues in Auckland, prompted by a proposal to develop QEII Square which, as it happens, is situated right next to the current premises of the New Zealand Institute of Architects.

 

 

 

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Tower Bakery Print E-mail

ImageAt Tower Bakers in Glendowie regulars have been coming for 18 years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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