Sentinel Beach

A millionaire wants to land a helicopter on the beach. Herne Bay is ready to fight

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In a polite Herne Bay kind of way, locals are gearing up for a battle royale with retailing millionaire Rod Duke over his plans for a helipad on a neighbourhood beach. Maria Slade went down to hang out. Karen Sims’ dog Lily isn’t the typical Herne Bay resident. The tan bitzer of uncertain provenance wouldn’t … Read more

Give it up, Rod: Your helipad by stealth is beneath you

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Briscoes boss Rod Duke continues to fight to have a helipad protruding over a picturesque Auckland beach, just so he can get to his golf games quickly. Despite its geographical status as an isthmus, central Auckland is not flush with good swimming beaches. Would-be bathers are at the mercy of time, tide and parking availability. … Read more