Prompted by yesterday's story regarding the grim outlook for the wooden poles at St Clair beach, we asked ODT readers to send us in their favourite photos of the iconic Dunedin landmark and they have responded with some stunning images.
Erected in 1902, the historic poles began life as a system of groynes built to manage sand flow along the beach, but now the DCC says they have served their time and protecting the remaining ones is not being considered.
Reader reaction to their near-certain demise has been mixed, with some people indicating they'll be happy to see the poles go, but we reckon (and judging by the photos so do many of you) that they're another of the many factors that make Dunedin the unique and wonderful place it is, and we'll be sorry to see them go.
