Removal of chimes in Town Basin playground has people asking where do children play
13 May, 2021 05:00 PM
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The chimes were popular with children of all ages. Video / The Northern Advocate
Reporter for the Northern Advocate jodi.bryant@nzme.co.nz
Whangārei has been dubbed the City of Karens by social media commenters blasting the decision to remove musical chimes at the new Town Basin playground following noise complaints. Whangārei District Council (WDC) removed two sets of musical chimes, popular with all ages, over a week ago from the three-month-old $1 million-plus playground after five or six complaints from nearby businesses and residents.
The day the music died at Whangārei playground - children, parents bemoan removal of chimes
7 May, 2021 06:00 PM
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One-year-old Faith Joass was a fan of the chimes. Video / Supplied
Reporter for the Northern Advocate jodi.bryant@nzme.co.nz
The sound of music reverberating across Whangārei s Hātea River is no more, after numerous complaints from residents - and children and parents are lamenting the loss. The popular chime musical instruments have been removed from the new Town Basin playground just three months after it opened. The $1 million-plus Whangārei District Council (WDC) six-month redevelopment project was complete at the end of January.