STUFF
Former Lincoln University academic Greg Clydesdale is despondent about Brighton Mall and the new He Puna Taimoana hot pools.
It was once a thriving seaside suburb, attracting tens of thousands of visitors every week. But in the four decades since losing its monopoly on Saturday shopping, New Brighton has fallen into a state of decline. LEE KENNY reports. A stroll along New Brighton Mall reveals the area’s mixed fortunes, eliciting a wave of nostalgia tempered by a wistful sadness among those who know the area’s rich history. On a good day, the busy cafes, colourful street art and faded grandeur give-off an air of Bohemian chic.