
Dargaville locals protest to save building from wrecking ball
A protest is being planned tomorrow in the Northland town of Dargaville over council plans to demolish its local town hall. The Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall which was built in 1953 is lined up for the wrecking ball this month.Over the years, the building has hosted balls, funerals, markets, fashion shows and even Selwyn Toogood hosting It's in the Bag. Dargaville Ratepayers and Residents Association chair Gordon Walker spoke to John Campbell.
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