In an effort to make a point a New Plymouth District Councillor has bought a birthday cake and a card for a pothole that remains unfilled a year after he told the responsible authorities about the problem. The hole is near the intersection of State Higway three and Junction street and there's disagreement on who is responsbile for the bog job. Councillor Max Brough spoke to Lisa Owen.
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