286:. A court case ensued which was won by the council and led to the end of the extraction practice by gravel companies. As a result of the case water quality subsequently improved markedly. He stated this was his proudest achievement in local government. On the city council he was a member of the works, town planning and bylaws, traffic and health committees. He was particularly proud of his work in town planning to establish the Rata Street Loop walking track at the edge of
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