Home / New ZealandKiwi readers react to Margaret Mahy's deathHerald Online staffNZ Herald·23 Jul, 2012 10:25 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditAuthor Margaret Mahy. Photo / FileAuthor Margaret Mahy. Photo / FileAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandLiveNew ZealandMajor slip closes SH3 in Taranaki; Moutoa floodgates opened21 Apr 07:18 PMNew ZealandSport Headlines | Wednesday, April 22, 2026Watch21 Apr 07:10 PMNew ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday April 22, 2026Watch21 Apr 07:04 PMSponsoredEndangered bird gets another chance21 Apr 02:30 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.