In defence of New Zealand’s ‘crappiest fountain ever’ | Letter
Ainsley Dawrent responds to an undiplomatic comment about the bucket fountain at Cuba Mall in Wellington
Toby Fisher’s remark that the bucket fountain in Cuba Mall, Wellington, is the “crappiest fountain ever” is uncalled for and, even in jest, wrong (Top British diplomat’s husband pokes fun at New Zealand’s ‘crappiest fountain’, 30 May).
From 1980 to 1981, I was the Cuba Mall manager, working for its merchant association, running marketing and promotions. The bucket fountain was in a sorry state of repair, and one of my happiest achievements was having it repaired and repainted in 1981.